Supporting families of childhood cancer patients
Several programs are providing educational, financial, and social support for the families of childhood cancer patients.
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Brian Mastroianni — US
7 min
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.
Danny Buckland—Global
7 min
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.
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.
Hannane Ferdjani — Côte d'Ivoire
7 min
Female activists fighting to end period poverty
Open conversations and better access to menstrual products are helping to destigmatise menstruation in Côte d'Ivoire.
Laurel Ives—UK
7 min
New treatments combating bacterial vaginosis stigma
New treatment approaches that target the vaginal microbiome may help to keep BV at bay.
Joyce Chimbi—Kenya
7 min
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.
Zarina Geloo — Zambia
8 min
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.
Sari Peltonen—Finland
7 min
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.
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.
Jyotsna Singh—India
7 min
Influencer culture drives youth to risky cosmetic trends
The relationsship between social media, cosmetic procedures and poor mental health is becoming increasingly problematic.
