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The Global Guardians: Chilean doctors use plasma to treat COVID-19 patients

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Raimundo Gacitua and Carolina Selman Bravo are doctors for the Arturo Lopez Perez Foundation in Santiago, Chile. At the end of March, they were inspired by the research made by Chinese doctors who used convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to treat those still infected. Without vaccines and artificial antibodies, they hope to use this … Read more The Global Guardians: Chilean doctors use plasma to treat COVID-19 patients

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thank Australian first responders

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have praised Australia’s first responders in a new video from their home in Norfolk. Speaking in the video the duchess said: “Today, on Australia’s inaugural Thank A First Responder Day, you all deserve our huge thanks.” The duke ended with the words: “Time and time again when Australia has … Read more Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thank Australian first responders

Fantastic Beasts | Neurobiologist on Extremes of Human Nature | SophieCo. Visionaries

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Humans are on the one hand capable of mass genocide, and on the other hand, great self-sacrifice. Why are we capable of such extremes? We talked about this with Robert Sapolsky, professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and recipient of a MacArthur Foundation genius grant. Follow @SophieCo_RT Instagram Sophieco.visionaries Podcast https://soundcloud.com/rttv/sets/sophieco-visionaries Subscribe to … Read more Fantastic Beasts | Neurobiologist on Extremes of Human Nature | SophieCo. Visionaries

COVID-19 VACCINE: Can it ARRIVE in Time? – VisualPolitik EN

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VisualPolitik asked if a Covid-19 vaccine can arrive in time to prevent second peaks in severe cases around the world. The whole world is waiting for the discovery of the Covid-19 vaccine. Only on the day that all human beings are vaccinated against coronavirus can we say that we will have ended the pandemic once … Read more COVID-19 VACCINE: Can it ARRIVE in Time? – VisualPolitik EN

Final Day Broadcast | Jon Rahm wins by SIX shots at the 2017 Irish Open | Tour Replay

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Jon Rahm made his first European Tour win a Rolex Series event with an utterly dominant record-breaking victory at the DuJon Rahm made his first European Tour win a Rolex Series event with an utterly dominant record-breaking victory at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hosted by the Rory Foundation. The Spaniard entered the final … Read more Final Day Broadcast | Jon Rahm wins by SIX shots at the 2017 Irish Open | Tour Replay

Leadership during COVID-19 as an emergency medicine doctor | Dr Virginia Newcombe

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“My role is to be the calmest person in the room.” Dr Virginia Newcombe is a Health Foundation and Academy of Medical Sciences Clinician Scientist Fellow. She works as a Consultant in Critical Care and Emergency Medicine at the University of Cambridge. Here, she talks to the Academy about dealing with uncertainty as a clinical … Read more Leadership during COVID-19 as an emergency medicine doctor | Dr Virginia Newcombe

HK national security legislation will thwart color revolution attempts

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China’s legislature approved the proposal for enacting national security legislation in Hong Kong on the last day of the 2020 National People’s Congress session on Thursday. Lawrence Ma, executive council chairman of the Hong Kong Legal Exchange Foundation, shares his views on why this step was taken. #2020TwoSessions #HongKong Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA … Read more HK national security legislation will thwart color revolution attempts

Creation of the WHO Foundation

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WHO welcomes the creation of the WHO Foundation, an independent grant-making entity headquartered in Geneva, that will support our efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges. The WHO Foundation will provide funds to WHO & partners to deliver on the Organization’s “triple billion” goals: – protect 1 billion people from health emergencies – … Read more Creation of the WHO Foundation

Coronavirus update: The latest COVID-19 news for Thursday May 28 | ABC News

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Queensland health authorities are trying to find out how Australia’s youngest coronavirus victim became infected in a town with no known cases. In this update: 0:11 – A fever clinic has opened in the central Queensland town of Blackwater after the death of Nathan Turner. He was found dead on Tuesday and later tested positive … Read more Coronavirus update: The latest COVID-19 news for Thursday May 28 | ABC News

Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID – 19): WHO Update (27 May 2020)

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Originally broadcast live on the 27th of May 2020, the daily press briefing on coronavirus COVID-19, direct from WHO Headquarters, Geneva Switzerland with Dr Tedros WHO Director-General, Dr Micheal Ryan, Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme, and Prof Thomas Zeltner, Founder of the WHO Foundation.

WHO teams up with Minions and Gru to show how people can stay safe from COVID-19

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The World Health Organization, the United Nations Foundation and Illumination have partnered to release a public service announcement featuring the famous Minions characters and Gru, voiced by actor Steve Carrell, to show how people can stay safe from COVID-19. The video has been produced in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO. More … Read more WHO teams up with Minions and Gru to show how people can stay safe from COVID-19

The Match: Tiger, Phil, Manning, Brady PROVE sports CAN return | Nothing Personal with David Samson

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Download and subscribe to the Nothing Personal with David Samson podcast: https://plnk.to/NothingPersonal?to=page Today’s word of the day is ‘fore’ as in this weekend was The Match Part II with Woods, Mickelson, Manning and Brady. The weather was terrible, but the event was a big success for one big reason… access. Let me explain. I need … Read more The Match: Tiger, Phil, Manning, Brady PROVE sports CAN return | Nothing Personal with David Samson

Expert: Rights like freedom of speech will remain protected in Hong Kong

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Lawrence Ma, an expert from the Hong Kong Legal Exchange Foundation, shared his views with CGTN on the national security legislation for Hong Kong. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv Follow us on: Website: https://www.cgtn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaGlobalTVNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CGTNOfficial … Read more Expert: Rights like freedom of speech will remain protected in Hong Kong

Chinese FM urges U.S. to ditch illusions over Taiwan

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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the U.S. to “ditch its illusions and political calculations” and “not to make any attempt to challenge China’s red line.” Wang made the remarks when commenting on the sensitivity of the Taiwan question in China-U.S. relations at the press conference on the sidelines of China’s annual … Read more Chinese FM urges U.S. to ditch illusions over Taiwan

The Point: Why is the proposed National Security legislation for HKSAR necessary?

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A draft decision on national security legislation for the HKSAR was submitted to China’s national legislature for deliberation. Why now and what does it mean for the “One Country, Two Systems” principle? #HK #China Guests: Lawrence Ma, Barrister and Chairman of the Hong Kong Legal Exchange Foundation; Lyu Xiang, Research Fellow, Institute of American Studies … Read more The Point: Why is the proposed National Security legislation for HKSAR necessary?