Nigeria's health clinics promote early cancer diagnosis
In Nigeria, primary health centres play a vital role in early detection and community awareness in the fight against childhood cancer.
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Jyotsna Singh—India
- 7 min
The case for dedicated paediatric cancer care in India
India’s inadequate paediatric cancer care leaves many families struggling, highlighting the urgent need for better support.
Becky McCall — Global
- 8 min
Is it time to rebrand obesity?
Advocates and experts push for a shift in the obesity narrative, focusing on quality of life rather than weight, but challenges remain.
Kalkidan Tesfaye—Ethiopia
- 7 min
Normalising the clitoris and its role in women’s sexuality
Female genital mutilation impacts millions of girls and women. Breaking the silence around the clitoris is a global health imperative.
Josephine Chinele—Malawi
- 7 min
Improving LGBTQ+ care among Malawi’s health workers
In Malawi, stigma among healthcare workers limits LGBTQ+ healthcare access. A community-minded philosophy is helping to build bridges.
Hellen Wangui Gathere — Kenya
- 4 min
Women with chronic illness can be empowered with information
Public healthcare policies should support women who have to make decisions simultaneously about their pregnancy and their condition.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 8 min
Korean skincare faces a feminist revolution
In South Korea, many young women resist patriarchal beauty standards, challenging societal expectations about their appearance.
Jo Waters—United Kingdom
- 8 min
Uncovering the hidden risks of psoriasis comorbidities
The painful skin condition is linked with non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and mental illness.
Josephine Chinele—Malawi
- 7 min
How scabies outbreak keeps Malawian children out of school
While authorities downplay scabies as a minor ailment, a local organisation is determined to ensure no child stays out of school.
Cæcilie Bachdal Johansen — Denmark
- 4 min
Sephora Kids skincare overuse calls for responsible action
The phenomenon of children overconsuming skincare and makeup underscores the urgent need for informed guidance and responsible action.
Sari Peltonen—Finland
- 8 min
Bridging the language gap to improve healthcare access
An inability to understand local languages creates significant barriers to accessing healthcare for migrant and refugee communities.
Jo Waters—United Kingdom
- 9 min
Readying the drugs and the mindset to defeat dementia
Promising new drugs raise hopes of slowing the progression of dementia, but stigma and funds crunch remain major roadblocks.
Isabel Mestres — Switzerland
- 4 min
Speeding up the race to beat breast cancer globally
Multisectoral partners join forces with the WHO’s global initiative to end inequities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Zarina Geloo — Zambia
- 8 min
How menstrual leave can create more equitable workplaces
In Zambia and a handful of other countries, time off during menstruation shows how workplaces can be made more inclusive for women.
Andrea Chipman — United Kingdom
- 9 min
Training a workforce to meet Africa’s healthcare needs
African countries are in need of an agile and skilled health workforce that can make optimum use of scarce resources, especially in rural...
Zarina Geloo — Zambia
- 7 min
How can African countries brace against future pandemics?
Preoccupied with managing day-to-day crises, healthcare-related and otherwise, African countries struggle to plan for tomorrow, let alone...
Chris Coulter — Canada & Derek Yach - US
- 3 min
Why mental health care matters in a pandemic-scarred world
Governments and charities are committing billions of dollars to safekeep the world from future pandemics.
Andrea Chipman — United Kingdom
- 8 min
Towards better prevention and care for stroke in LMICs
Death or disability from stroke is a growing concern around the world, with low- and middle-income countries more affected.
Re:solve Global Health
- 1 min
Costs and benefits of achieving the Sustainable Development Goal target 3.4
Most countries have made little progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 3.4, which calls for a reduction in...
Teresa Tseng — the US & Sean Lybrand - Switzerland
- 5 min
Healthy minds for healthier hearts
Chronic illnesses often lead to poor mental health, and in the case of heart disease it can worsen the condition.
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