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Annonciata Byukusenge—Rwanda
5 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.


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
7 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.


Re:solve Global Health
1 min read
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
4 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.


Annonciata Byukusenge—Rwanda
6 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.


Re:solve Global Health
1 min read
Combating endometriosis: The overlooked disease
What can be done to better raise awareness about endometriosis and help women cope with this chronic condition.

Becky McCall — United Kingdom
9 min read
Medical gaslighting takes a toll on women’s health
Medical gaslighting of women’s health concerns has serious repercussions. It is time to reset the healthcare mindset.


Jyotsna Singh — India
9 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.


Becky McCall — United Kingdom
8 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.


Omar Khan, Andrea Feigl, Jenna Patterson, and David Watkins
16 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...


Becky McCall — United Kingdom
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,...


Laura López González – South Africa
9 min read
Prepping for our best shot at HIV prevention
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...


Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
3 min read
Putting heart into vaccination decision-making
Myriad factors influence a patient’s decision to receive influenza vaccination, which is seen to promote cardiovascular health.


Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
3 min read
Why vaccination adherence is higher before discharge
Due to the heightened focus on vaccination, patients with cardiovascular disease are now more willing to receive influenza vaccination.


Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
3 min read
Spreading the word on influenza vaccination
The link between influenza vaccination and heart health is clear. Vaccines, tailored formulations, and collaborations can improve outcomes.


Becky McCall — United Kingdom
7 min read
Polypill or poly-problem? Probing a many-sided debate
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?


Lily Chhatwal & Eliza Ennis — US
11 min read
Discovering IV iron's untapped market in LMICs, drip by drip
IV iron supplementation is an effective way to improve maternal health and chronic disease outcomes globally.
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