Countdown to Davos: what we need to do to scale up access to children’s surgical care
Six million children die a year due to lack of access to surgery. But there are solutions - and they'll be discussed at Davos.
Why stem cells could be the medical innovation of the century
Investment in regenerative medicine is growing as it may present the best hope to combat the growing impact of non-communicable diseases.
Davos 2020: Here's what you need to know about health and healthcare
From air pollution to Alzheimer's, here's what you need to know about how health will feature on the Davos agenda.
Here’s how to improve access to healthcare around the world
Digital technology, inclusive innovation and progressive partnerships can transform primary healthcare services for all.
5 ways to build healthier societies
Rather than waiting until people fall sick, we should make sure we create the right environment for people to live healthy lives.
Obesity: it's time to challenge the status quo
Patients affected by obesity need access to "patient-friendly" healthcare and expertise to tackle global epidemic.
Global Fund aims to defeat the deadliest infectious diseases
The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2002, is raising, managing and investing the world’s funds to defeat three of ...
The Nordics are a model for all the world
From open markets with competitive companies to effective government and an expansive welfare state, Nordic countries set an example for all the world, writes Børge Brende.
Here are 3 ways AI will change healthcare by 2030
Predictive care, networked hospitals and better experiences for patients and staff - what benefits could artificial intelligence bring to healthcare delivery?
Personalized healthcare and better population health? Here's how digital can help achieve that
The digitalization of healthcare can bring big benefits to patients, but only if the industry adopts emerging technologies in the right way.
When auto assembly plants close, opioid deaths rise
New research shows a link between economic opportunity and the opioid crisis in the US.
Student mental health is a major issue. So, what's the solution?
In the UK, five times as many students are disclosing a mental health condition to their institution today compared with 2009, the number of students seeking mental health support has als...