A new study now shows that countries led by women have handled the Covid-19 pandemic better compared to those led by men. According to the study, the women-led countries “systematically and significantly did better” in Covid-19 outcomes compared to those led by men. In Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen’s early intervention measures helped the country in controlling the coronavirus pandemic successfully compared to her neighbours. The male leaders have struggled to contain the spread of the disease in these and other countries. Female Foreign Affairs ministers across Africa recently called for increased gender perspectives and women leadership in the continent’s strategy against Covid-19.

Source: Daily Nation August 26, 2020 11:03 UTC