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Hunger
The UN had previously hoped to end world hunger by 2030 , but a tenth of the global population was undernourished in 2020 , an increase due to disruptions from the pandemic .
As campaigners call for a reform of the food chain , COVID-19 might be the tipping point .
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The next pandemic
Over the duration of the pandemic , schedules of regular vaccinations , such as measles and polio , have been disrupted , leaving people vulnerable to outbreaks of these diseases .
In addition , the pandemic has ironically strengthened the antivaccination movement across the world , from demand for individual freedom to distrust of medical organisations . Healthcare workers continue to fight misinformation .
106 March 2022