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Trained but unpaid: Africa’s health workforce paradox
A surplus of trained health workers across sub-Saharan Africa hides a troubling reality: thousands remain unemployed or unpaid.
Becky McCall — Global
7 min read


Confronting caste, hierarchy and fear in India's hospitals
Caste-based discrimination, rigid hierarchies, and insecure work have created a culture where abuse thrives in India’s health system.
Jyotsna Singh—India
9 min read


Can virtual reality plug the gaps in nursing training?
Virtual reality has the potential to transform nursing training, but the technology needs long-term investment and support.
Maurizio Arseni—Global
8 min read


Is women’s respiratory health going up in a puff of smoke?
Asia Pacific is experiencing an explosion in COPD numbers due to economic, infrastructural, and cultural factors.
Andrea Chipman—Global
8 min read


The growing push to better understand and treat PCOS
PCOS affects millions of women in the US but is poorly understood. Ongoing research and emerging therapies offer a degree of hope.
Roxanne Nelson—US
7 min read


Building a new future for youth mental health in Colombia
For young women in the global south, mental health is central to equity, inclusion, and justice—it is not an afterthought.
Laura Ospina-Pinillos—Colombia
6 min read


No sugarcoating diabetic care for women in West Africa
Across West Africa, women with diabetes often balance clinic care with traditional beliefs, which can worsen complications.
Hannane Ferdjani—Côte d'Ivoire
8 min read


Transforming global health financing in an uncertain world
As donor support fades, countries explored new funding strategies to support their health systems at the World Health Assembly.
Maurizio Arseni—Switzerland
12 min read


WHO member states seal historic pandemic treaty
The WHO has agreed to a new legally-binding treaty by adopting the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
Maurizio Arseni—Switzerland
4 min read


The forgotten social and emotional toll of rare diseases
People with rare diseases face stigma, isolation, and neglect. Addressing social and emotional impacts is crucial for better support.
Becky McCall — Global
7 min read


How midwives are delivering universal health coverage
A new approach that puts midwives at the centre of healthcare delivery is set to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Lisa Nainggolan—Global
6 min read


The fairer healthcare systems rising out of conflict
Conflict, crises, and other disruptions often drive countries to build more equitable health systems.
Danny Buckland—Global
7 min read


The digital healthcare transformation underway in Vietnam
Vietnam has made great strides toward universal health coverage. Digital records are a key step to improving healthcare quality.
Lam Nguyen—Vietnam
7 min read


Supporting families of childhood cancer patients
Several programs are providing educational, financial, and social support for the families of childhood cancer patients.
Andrea Chipman—Global
7 min read


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


How childhood cancer affects brain development
Research into the long-term effects of cancer treatment on children’s brains is helping guide post-recovery care.
Danny Buckland—Global
7 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.
Becky McCall — Global
8 min read


Female activists fighting to end period poverty
Open conversations and better access to menstrual products are helping to destigmatise menstruation in Côte d'Ivoire.
Hannane Ferdjani — Côte d'Ivoire
7 min read


New treatments combating bacterial vaginosis stigma
New treatment approaches that target the vaginal microbiome may help to keep BV at bay.
Laurel Ives—UK
7 min read


Online therapy is changing the conversation around mental health
Access to low-cost, one-on-one digital mental health services is helping to reduce deeply entrenched stigma across sub-Saharan Africa.
Joyce Chimbi—Kenya
7 min read
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