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Climate and health crises demand stronger primary care
Investing in robust primary healthcare and preventive care is the most efficient solution to the rising NCD burden.
Asif Saleh—Bangladesh
5 min read


Achieving universal health coverage with family physicians
Making family physicians a part of primary care teams will improve the coverage and quality of healthcare in communities.
Prof Bob Mash—South Africa
5 min read


Recognising gender disparities in accessing healthcare
Poor research leads to gaps in access and quality of healthcare for women. Identifying systemic barriers is crucial for achieving UHC.
Dr Shabnum Sarfraz—United Kingdom
4 min read


Climate-resilient health systems are a moral imperative
Health systems must be fortified to withstand the climate crisis to ensure health equity and continuity of care.
Dr Githinji Gitahi—Global
5 min read


Addressing disparities in childhood cancer
There is a vital need to address childhood cancer on a global scale, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Sean Lybrand—Global
3 min read


Improving childhood cancer outcomes in Chile with UHC
Securing national healthcare policies in legal mandates can help ensure long-term improvements in cancer treatment and outcomes.
Julia Palma & Orietta Candia—Chile
4 min read


Global childhood cancer disparities: A gap to close
Underdiagnosis and delayed access to adequate childhood cancer care lead to enormous disparities in outcomes globally.


Enabling multicentre research on paediatric cancer in LMICs
Building collaborative cancer research infrastructure can help develop affordable, scalable, and regionally appropriate solutions.
Ramandeep Arora—India
4 min read


Workplace blues: Let us stop shaming ourselves
Workplaces need to establish clear policies and systems for supporting the mental health of their employees & fighting the stigma they face.


Improving palliative care access for children with cancer
Organisations and health systems should assess children’s palliative care needs separately from adults to ensure appropriate support.


Sharing personal stories counters schizophrenia stigma
Stigma has long accompanied serious mental illnesses, but people are starting to find power in their stories to drive change.
Nedim Pipic—Germany
5 min read


Advancing psychosocial wellbeing in childhood cancer care
In the fight against childhood cancer, the triumphs of modern medicine should be matched by equally significant improvements in life.


Childhood cancer survivors combatting reintegration stigma
Social reintegration of childhood cancer survivors in sub-Saharan Africa requires closer attention to combat stigma.


How stigma hinders youth mental health progress in LMICs
Youth in Nigeria and Bolivia talk about the barriers they face accessing mental health support.
Maria Alejandra Sandoval — Global
7 min read


Normalising the clitoris and its role in women’s sexuality
Female genital mutilation impacts millions of girls and women. Breaking the silence around the clitoris is a global health imperative.
Kalkidan Tesfaye—Ethiopia
7 min read


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.
Hellen Wangui Gathere — Kenya
4 min read


Sephora Kids skincare overuse calls for responsible action
The phenomenon of children overconsuming skincare and makeup underscores the urgent need for informed guidance and responsible action.
Re:solve Global Health
4 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


Promising tools to close the NCD financing gap
How blended finance can mitigate investment risks to attract private funds for healthcare, especially focused on NCDs.
The Health Finance Institute
9 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
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