Data centres are powering rapid health advances, but the industrial scale of their expansion threatens communities.

AI has the potential to close longstanding research gaps and advance women's health, but only if it is built on higher quality data.

Equity must be built into how health AI in African health systems is designed, validated, governed, and implemented.

AI offers hope for Africa’s health service delivery challenges, but its impact depends on the strength of health systems.

Procurement decisions shape far more than medicine supply: they influence whether patients access timely care and complete treatment.

As childhood obesity rises, this year’s World Health Assembly highlighted the urgent need for stronger prevention and policy action.

A surplus of trained health workers across sub-Saharan Africa hides a troubling reality: thousands remain unemployed or unpaid.

Caste-based discrimination, rigid hierarchies, and insecure work have created a culture where abuse thrives in India’s health system.

Virtual reality has the potential to transform nursing training, but the technology needs long-term investment and support.

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

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.

Across West Africa, women with diabetes often balance clinic care with traditional beliefs, which can worsen complications.

As donor support fades, countries explored new funding strategies to support their health systems at the World Health Assembly.

The WHO has agreed to a new legally-binding treaty by adopting the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

People with rare diseases face stigma, isolation, and neglect. Addressing social and emotional impacts is crucial for better support.

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

Conflict, crises, and other disruptions often drive countries to build more equitable health systems.

Vietnam has made great strides toward universal health coverage. Digital records are a key step to improving healthcare quality.

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