Supporting families of childhood cancer patients
Several programs are providing educational, financial, and social support for the families of childhood cancer patients.
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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.
Danny Buckland—Global
7 min read
How childhood cancer affects brain development
Research into the long-term effects of cancer treatment on children’s brains is helping guide post-recovery care.
Becky McCall — Global
8 min read
Is it time to rebrand obesity?
Advocates and experts push for a shift in the obesity narrative, focusing on quality of life rather than weight, but challenges remain.
Hannane Ferdjani — Côte d'Ivoire
7 min read
Female activists fighting to end period poverty
Open conversations and better access to menstrual products are helping to destigmatise menstruation in Côte d'Ivoire.
Laurel Ives—UK
7 min read
New treatments combating bacterial vaginosis stigma
New treatment approaches that target the vaginal microbiome may help to keep BV at bay.
Joyce Chimbi—Kenya
7 min read
Online therapy is changing the conversation around mental health
Access to low-cost, one-on-one digital mental health services is helping to reduce deeply entrenched stigma across sub-Saharan Africa.
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.
Hellen Wangui Gathere — Kenya
4 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.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
8 min read
Korean skincare faces a feminist revolution
In South Korea, many young women resist patriarchal beauty standards, challenging societal expectations about their appearance.
Jyotsna Singh—India
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Influencer culture drives youth to risky cosmetic trends
The relationsship between social media, cosmetic procedures and poor mental health is becoming increasingly problematic.
Jo Waters—United Kingdom
8 min read
Uncovering the hidden risks of psoriasis comorbidities
The painful skin condition is linked with non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and mental illness.
Josephine Chinele—Malawi
7 min read
How scabies outbreak keeps Malawian children out of school
While authorities downplay scabies as a minor ailment, a local organisation is determined to ensure no child stays out of school.
Becky McCall — United Kingdom
7 min read
Fighting light skin bias in UK’s South Asian diaspora
South Asian communities in the UK continue to grapple with toxic side effects of skin lightening practices.
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.
Zarina Geloo — Zambia
7 min read
Africa’s toxic dalliance with skin lighteners
Rooted in colourism and perpetuated by popular culture, the growing market for skin bleaching products is spawning a public health crisis.
Jo Waters—United Kingdom
9 min read
Readying the drugs and the mindset to defeat dementia
Promising new drugs raise hopes of slowing the progression of dementia, but stigma and funds crunch remain major roadblocks.
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.
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.
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