Why the most important tool in healthcare is trust
As recent research by Wellcome Trust shows, Africans trust vaccines more than most of the rest of the world - but trust in healthcare institutions and practitioners generally is low acros...
How data can empower patients to personalize and improve their cancer treatment
Cancer treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Thanks to medical advancements, people receiving a cancer diagnosis might have many potential treatment options, ranging from established, “trie...
The hidden plight of male slavery victims
Slavery survivors in the UK are seeking support. But the current system makes it easier for women to receive help than men.
This is how we can prevent one of the biggest killers of children worldwide
Diarrheal diseases are the third leading cause of child mortality globally, with nearly 534,000 under fives dying from them in 2017. Promoting preventative measures and sharing knowledge ...
Haitian women are dying due to lack of maternal care. Here’s how we can change that
Maternal care is not received by all new mothers in Haiti. But there are options available to fight this.
Mosquitoes kill more people every day than sharks do in a century
Mosquitos are one of the world's deadliest animals, but do we fear them as much as we should?
What are children dying from and what can we do about it?
While the total number of child deaths has more than halved from 11.8 million in 1990 to 5.4 million in 2017, the major causes of child deaths have largely remained the same.
The heart-stopping reality of cardiac arrest
The general public's understanding of cardiac arrests is often based on TV or movies, but the reality is very different. Survival rates are much lower than you might imagine - and can var...
Africa's approaches to crisis management are unique when it comes to dealing with disease
With more than 1,800 people dying from Ebola, this is how West Africa reacted to the epidemic.
In Uganda, Malaria cases have jumped 40% in a year
Amid fears of Ebola spread, ministry of health reveal 40% surge in malaria due to refugee influx, climate change and a decline in the use of protective nets.
Are you sleeping enough? This infographic shows how you compare to the rest of the world
A survey of more than 11,000 adults from 12 countries has revealed that the world is not getting enough sleep, which is leading to heart disease, depression and obesity.
Your iPhone could be used to detect dementia
The iPhone and other Apple devices along with associated apps are being used to spot early signs of dementia.