The government of Nigeria’s approval during the covid surge of $17 million to set up oxygen plants must now move beyond the contracting stage.

A new study in Nigeria shows how a more sophisticated approach to measuring oxygen availability may help us understand – and address – catastrophic bottlenecks.

For those of us who believe in child rights and universal rights more widely, this is a time to demonstrate that human solidarity can make a difference.

It’s estimated that in India the use of medical oxygen could reduce child deaths from pneumonia by at least 35%.

It’s estimated better access to medical oxygen could reduce childhood pneumonia-related mortality in India by at least 35%.