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Beyond Healthcare
The social, economic and environmental backdrop to wellbeing


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.


Popular culture puts women’s health in the spotlight
Popular culture can spark conversations and reduce stigma. It is time to make women’s health a visible part of popular culture—at scale.


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.


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.


How lived experience powers rare disease advocacy
Innovative collaborations are helping rare disease patient groups campaign for change and training medical students to be advocates.
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