Healthcare Delivery

Genomic testing in Africa would benefit from more awareness and a national registry of patients living with rare diseases across Africa.

In Uganda, sickle cell disease burdens families with social isolation and high costs. Growing awareness offers hope.

In South Africa, rare disease patients struggle for diagnosis and care. While resources are limited, advocacy groups push for reforms.

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

Investing in robust primary healthcare and preventive care is the most efficient solution to the rising NCD burden.

Making family physicians a part of primary care teams will improve the coverage and quality of healthcare in communities.

A new primary healthcare model aims to ensure every Kenyan lives within proximity of a health facility and can access critical care.

To stem the flow of healthcare workers emigrating abroad, Zambia is exploring fresh approaches to retain and recruit talent.

Underdiagnosis and delayed access to adequate childhood cancer care lead to enormous disparities in outcomes globally.

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

In Malawi, members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face stigma and discrimination that limit access to essential healthcare services.

Weight loss drugs are transforming obesity care, but a double stigma is emerging, fueling shame around the condition and treatment.

In South Africa, tackling the stigma surrounding TB and HIV is crucial for improving health outcomes and saving lives.

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

Research reveals a higher leukaemia risk for Latino and Hispanic children, underscoring a need for culturally sensitive care.

Educating and supporting healthcare workers can help combat abortion stigma by ensuring they provide safe, non-judgmental care.

Men in southern Africa seek mental health care less often than women, which can have a significant impact on their health and longevity.

Mental health and stigma are interconnected in Indigenous communities, and culturally competent services are a key driver of change.

People of colour with melanoma often face delayed diagnosis and fatal outcomes.

An inability to understand local languages creates significant barriers to accessing healthcare for migrant and refugee communities.

The race to eliminate elephantiasis in Rwanda by 2030 necessitates tackling poverty, lack of awareness, and gaps in healthcare access.

Digitisation of hypertension and diabetes care in low- and middle-income countries must solve the challenges of today and tomorrow.

African countries bank on innovations, including digital solutions, to usher in universal health coverage that leaves no one behind.

Improving health outcomes among India’s marginalised Dalit and tribal communities, especially women, calls for a national-level effort.

Solar powered health services, especially in low- and middle-income countries, is a cost-effective and climate friendly solution.

In conversation with our Special Report on closing the gender health gap, Dr. Mamsallah Faal-Omisore joins our host, journalist Brian...

Universal Health Coverage promises to leave no one behind, but not without sustained investment of funds and political will.

An awareness drive aims to protect Rwandan people¬ from bilharzia, a disease caused by a parasitic worm found in freshwater.

What can be done to better raise awareness about endometriosis and help women cope with this chronic condition.

Medical gaslighting of women’s health concerns has serious repercussions. It is time to reset the healthcare mindset.

Overlooked by clinicians, corporates and governments, patients with rare diseases are self-advocating for their right to health and care.

General health checks play a vital role in preventative care, saving lives and money. Yet, most healthcare budgets rarely prioritise them.

As low- and middle-income countries struggle to tackle the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, targeted deployment of ‘blended...

Cervical cancer is preventable by vaccination and treatable if caught early, yet globally it causes over 300,000 deaths per year,...

For nearly 40 years, the only means to avoid contracting HIV was a condom. Now, six shots a year can do the job. South Africa is figuring...

Myriad factors influence a patient’s decision to receive influenza vaccination, which is seen to promote cardiovascular health.

Due to the heightened focus on vaccination, patients with cardiovascular disease are now more willing to receive influenza vaccination.

The link between influenza vaccination and heart health is clear. Vaccines, tailored formulations, and collaborations can improve outcomes.

Will a new major study help find more takers for the polypill as a solution to the world’s leading cause of death—cardiovascular disease?

IV iron supplementation is an effective way to improve maternal health and chronic disease outcomes globally.

The task of taking quality care to those living with cancer grows more difficult with the exploding number of new cases.

Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people in Hong Kong and Singapore. Digital screening tools might help.

There is very little data on the prevalence of mental health conditions among young people, especially minority groups like refugees.

The Caribbean islands are prone to natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes, which increases the risk of stress and anxiety.

Chronic underfunding and lingering stigma are significant barriers to preventive mental health care in low- and middle-income countries.

Basic income grants can do far more than expand access to food and healthcare. Here is how US$41 a month may help turn the tide against...

High out-of-pocket healthcare costs in African countries send many low-income people into significant debt. Microinsurance has the...

Though non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for seven out of 10 deaths worldwide and cost health systems billions of dollars...

The discovery of insulin in 1921 changed type 1 diabetes from a death sentence to a condition that can be controlled and managed...

Confronting the epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) requires an approach that is tailored to people, rather than diseases....