Improving childhood cancer outcomes in Chile with UHC
Securing national healthcare policies in legal mandates can help ensure long-term improvements in cancer treatment and outcomes.
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G. Kaspers, I. Nzamu, L. Klootwijk, L. van Tinteren, N. Wijnen—Global
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Advocacy for childhood cancer is everyone’s responsibility
Advocacy is key to making improvements in the overall patient journey that are sustainable and impactful over time.
Nedim Pipic—Germany
5 min read
Sharing personal stories counters schizophrenia stigma
Stigma has long accompanied serious mental illnesses, but people are starting to find power in their stories to drive change.
Ragen Chastain—US
4 min read
Pulling weight stigma out by the roots
De-pathologizing higher-weight bodies is essential for combating stigma and creating a more evidence-based, weight neutral paradigm.
Paul Adepoju — Nigeria
6 min read
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.
Jyotsna Singh—India
7 min read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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.
Re:solve Global Health
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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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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...
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