Global childhood cancer disparities: A gap to close
Underdiagnosis and delayed access to adequate childhood cancer care lead to enormous disparities in outcomes globally.
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Jorge Ramos-Guerrero & Michael J. McNeil—Mexico
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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.
Re:solve Talks
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Transforming LGBTQ+ healthcare in Malawi
In Malawi, members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face stigma and discrimination that limit access to essential healthcare services.
Brian Mastroianni — US
7 min read
How obesity medications contribute to weight bias
Weight loss drugs are transforming obesity care, but a double stigma is emerging, fueling shame around the condition and treatment.
Michaela Higgins Sørensen—Denmark
6 min read
Fighting HIV and TB stigma reduces burden of disease
In South Africa, tackling the stigma surrounding TB and HIV is crucial for improving health outcomes and saving lives.
Andrea Chipman—Global
7 min read
Supporting families of childhood cancer patients
Several programs are providing educational, financial, and social support for the families of childhood cancer patients.
Brian Mastroianni — US
7 min read
Closing the leukaemia care gap for Latino children
Research reveals a higher leukaemia risk for Latino and Hispanic children, underscoring a need for culturally sensitive care.
Lisa Nainggolan—Global
8 min read
Healthcare workers’ vital role in ending abortion stigma
Educating and supporting healthcare workers can help combat abortion stigma by ensuring they provide safe, non-judgmental care.
Zarina Geloo — Zambia
8 min read
Breaking down the stigma around men’s mental wellbeing
Men in southern Africa seek mental health care less often than women, which can have a significant impact on their health and longevity.
Sari Peltonen—Finland
7 min read
Cultural competence transforming Indigenous mental health
Mental health and stigma are interconnected in Indigenous communities, and culturally competent services are a key driver of change.
Danny Buckland — United Kingdom
8 min read
Why skin cancer remains under-diagnosed in people of colour
People of colour with melanoma often face delayed diagnosis and fatal outcomes.
Sari Peltonen—Finland
8 min read
Bridging the language gap to improve healthcare access
An inability to understand local languages creates significant barriers to accessing healthcare for migrant and refugee communities.
Annonciata Byukusenge—Rwanda
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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.
Michael Calopietro—Denmark
3 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.
Hannane Ferdjani—Côte d'Ivoire
7 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.
Jyotsna Singh — India
7 min read
How caste is a major barrier to health equity in India
Improving health outcomes among India’s marginalised Dalit and tribal communities, especially women, calls for a national-level effort.
Maurizio Arseni—Switzerland
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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.
Re:solve Global Health
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Supporting female healthcare workers in conflict settings around the world
In conversation with our Special Report on closing the gender health gap, Dr. Mamsallah Faal-Omisore joins our host, journalist Brian...
Vanessa Peberdy—Switzerland
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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.
Annonciata Byukusenge—Rwanda
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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.
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