02/04/2020 10:28 PM

Editorial by Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano, Secretary General, International Social Security Association

27/03/2020 10:42 PM

Nowadays, digital technology has entered all aspects of life and tends to continue to increase its impact in the coming years and open up exciting new opportunities to improve people's lives if we know how to use them wisely, especially in the field of social security.

20/03/2020 01:35 PM

In view of the large reduction in economic activity and disruptions in supply chains in the context of the coronavirus crisis, a number of governments have taken urgent measures to introduce or significantly extend partial unemployment and short-term work schemes.

07/03/2020 09:05 AM

In light of the impact of COVID-19, the new coronavirus, on regional and global economic outlooks, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) highlights the key role played by social security in reducing the related social and economic impact. Calling for preparation for an increased need for health care, unemployment and other benefits, the ISSA draws on lessons learnt from past crisis situations.

08/02/2020 09:40 AM

WHO is convening a global research and innovation forum to mobilize international action in response to the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

06/02/2020 03:40 PM

Urgent support needed to protect vulnerable countries from outbreak

05/02/2020 09:05 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) today spells out the need to step up cancer services in low and middle-income countries. WHO warns that, if current trends continue, the world will see a 60% increase in cancer cases over the next two decades. The greatest increase (an estimated 81%) in new cases will occur in low- and middle-income countries, where survival rates are currently lowest.

31/01/2020 02:14 PM

Statement on the second meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)