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Korean skincare faces a feminist revolution
In South Korea, many young women resist patriarchal beauty standards, challenging societal expectations about their appearance.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
8 min read


Influencer culture drives youth to risky cosmetic trends
The relationsship between social media, cosmetic procedures and poor mental health is becoming increasingly problematic.
Jyotsna Singh—India
7 min read


Uncovering the hidden risks of psoriasis comorbidities
The painful skin condition is linked with non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and mental illness.
Jo Waters—United Kingdom
8 min read


How scabies outbreak keeps Malawian children out of school
While authorities downplay scabies as a minor ailment, a local organisation is determined to ensure no child stays out of school.
Josephine Chinele—Malawi
7 min read


Fighting light skin bias in UK’s South Asian diaspora
South Asian communities in the UK continue to grapple with toxic side effects of skin lightening practices.
Becky McCall — United Kingdom
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


Africa’s toxic dalliance with skin lighteners
Rooted in colourism and perpetuated by popular culture, the growing market for skin bleaching products is spawning a public health crisis.
Zarina Geloo — Zambia
7 min read


Readying the drugs and the mindset to defeat dementia
Promising new drugs raise hopes of slowing the progression of dementia, but stigma and funds crunch remain major roadblocks.
Jo Waters—United Kingdom
9 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


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


Holding back the tide of climate change for better health
Bangladesh grapples with climate change, a rising sea, water salinity, and chronic disease. What can it do to reverse the tide?
Danny Buckland — United Kingdom
8 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


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


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


Addressing disparities in trans healthcare
Locked out by stigma, transphobic politics and inequity, trans people around the world struggle to access quality and timely healthcare.
Brian Mastroianni — US
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


Training a workforce to meet Africa’s healthcare needs
African countries are in need of an agile and skilled health workforce that can make optimum use of scarce resources, especially in rural...
Andrea Chipman — United Kingdom
9 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...


How can African countries brace against future pandemics?
Preoccupied with managing day-to-day crises, healthcare-related and otherwise, African countries struggle to plan for tomorrow, let alone...
Zarina Geloo — Zambia
7 min read


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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