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Closing the leukaemia care gap for Latino children
Research reveals a higher leukaemia risk for Latino and Hispanic children, underscoring a need for culturally sensitive care.
Brian Mastroianni — US
7 min read


Healthcare workers’ vital role in ending abortion stigma
Educating and supporting healthcare workers can help combat abortion stigma by ensuring they provide safe, non-judgmental care.
Lisa Nainggolan—Global
8 min read


Breaking down the stigma around men’s mental wellbeing
Men in southern Africa seek mental health care less often than women, which can have a significant impact on their health and longevity.
Zarina Geloo — Zambia
8 min read


Cultural competence transforming Indigenous mental health
Mental health and stigma are interconnected in Indigenous communities, and culturally competent services are a key driver of change.
Sari Peltonen—Finland
7 min read


Why skin cancer remains under-diagnosed in people of colour
People of colour with melanoma often face delayed diagnosis and fatal outcomes.
Danny Buckland — United Kingdom
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.
Sari Peltonen—Finland
8 min read


Rwanda battles elephantiasis with equitable care
The race to eliminate elephantiasis in Rwanda by 2030 necessitates tackling poverty, lack of awareness, and gaps in healthcare access.
Annonciata Byukusenge—Rwanda
5 min read


Paving a digital pathway to universal health coverage
Digitisation of hypertension and diabetes care in low- and middle-income countries must solve the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Michael Calopietro—Denmark
3 min read


Africa innovates to usher in universal health coverage
African countries bank on innovations, including digital solutions, to usher in universal health coverage that leaves no one behind.
Hannane Ferdjani—Côte d'Ivoire
7 min read


How caste is a major barrier to health equity in India
Improving health outcomes among India’s marginalised Dalit and tribal communities, especially women, calls for a national-level effort.
Jyotsna Singh — India
7 min read


Reliable health services powered by solar energy
Solar powered health services, especially in low- and middle-income countries, is a cost-effective and climate friendly solution.
Maurizio Arseni—Switzerland
7 min read


Supporting female healthcare workers in conflict settings around the world
In conversation with our Special Report on closing the gender health gap, Dr. Mamsallah Faal-Omisore joins our host, journalist Brian...
Re:solve Global Health
1 min read


How universal health coverage makes SDGs doable
Universal Health Coverage promises to leave no one behind, but not without sustained investment of funds and political will.
Vanessa Peberdy—Switzerland
4 min read


Education is Rwanda's best weapon against bilharzia
An awareness drive aims to protect Rwandan people¬ from bilharzia, a disease caused by a parasitic worm found in freshwater.
Annonciata Byukusenge—Rwanda
6 min read


Combating endometriosis: The overlooked disease
What can be done to better raise awareness about endometriosis and help women cope with this chronic condition.
Re:solve Global Health
1 min read


Medical gaslighting takes a toll on women’s health
Medical gaslighting of women’s health concerns has serious repercussions. It is time to reset the healthcare mindset.
Becky McCall — United Kingdom
9 min read


Patients turn advocates for treatment of rare diseases
Overlooked by clinicians, corporates and governments, patients with rare diseases are self-advocating for their right to health and care.
Jyotsna Singh — India
9 min read


Should health checks be mandated for all?
General health checks play a vital role in preventative care, saving lives and money. Yet, most healthcare budgets rarely prioritise them.
Becky McCall — United Kingdom
8 min read


Blending resources to fund the NCD fight in LMICs
As low- and middle-income countries struggle to tackle the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, targeted deployment of ‘blended...


Can the world eliminate cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is preventable by vaccination and treatable if caught early, yet globally it causes over 300,000 deaths per year,...
Becky McCall — United Kingdom
7 min read
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