New efforts, backed by cultural understanding, call for hearts in the right place when it comes to managing hypertension in women.

Asia Pacific is experiencing an explosion in COPD numbers due to economic, infrastructural, and cultural factors.

Women in low- and middle-income countries have higher cancer mortality. City-led action can close the gap and drive global change.

PCOS affects millions of women in the US but is poorly understood. Ongoing research and emerging therapies offer a degree of hope.

For young women in the global south, mental health is central to equity, inclusion, and justice—it is not an afterthought.

Many Thai women with postnatal depression lack timely help due to stigma and low awareness. Experts urge better education and support.

Genomic testing in Africa would benefit from more awareness and a national registry of patients living with rare diseases across Africa.

In Uganda, sickle cell disease burdens families with social isolation and high costs. Growing awareness offers hope.

In South Africa, rare disease patients struggle for diagnosis and care. While resources are limited, advocacy groups push for reforms.

A new approach that puts midwives at the centre of healthcare delivery is set to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.

Investing in robust primary healthcare and preventive care is the most efficient solution to the rising NCD burden.

Making family physicians a part of primary care teams will improve the coverage and quality of healthcare in communities.

A new primary healthcare model aims to ensure every Kenyan lives within proximity of a health facility and can access critical care.

To stem the flow of healthcare workers emigrating abroad, Zambia is exploring fresh approaches to retain and recruit talent.

Underdiagnosis and delayed access to adequate childhood cancer care lead to enormous disparities in outcomes globally.

Organisations and health systems should assess children’s palliative care needs separately from adults to ensure appropriate support.

In Malawi, members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face stigma and discrimination that limit access to essential healthcare services.

Weight loss drugs are transforming obesity care, but a double stigma is emerging, fueling shame around the condition and treatment.

In South Africa, tackling the stigma surrounding TB and HIV is crucial for improving health outcomes and saving lives.

Several programs are providing educational, financial, and social support for the families of childhood cancer patients.