Gender health gap shows year-on-year improvement, plus other health stories you need to know about
Gender health gap shows marginal improvement; WHO expands list of prequalified HPV tests; Daytime naps may delay brain shrinkage.
Emerging tech, like AI, is poised to make healthcare more accurate, accessible and sustainable
As World Economic Forum launches its 2023 Technology Pioneers, we asked selectees: How do you see emerging tech such as AI and ML changing global healthcare outcomes?
Global Health and Healthcare Strategic Outlook: A Shared Vision for 2035 (China Edition)
This outlook expands on the previously published Global Health and Healthcare Strategic Outlook to provide an in-depth analysis of progress and priorities for healthcare in China. It exam...
Netherlands Takes on Skin Cancer with Free Sunscreen Campaign
It will install free dispensers in parks and public spaces as well as schools, universities, and festivals. The Netherlands has the 4th highest skin cancer rate in the world, behind Austr...
Australia's Vaping Ban: A Bold Step to Protect Teens
The country is banning all disposable vapes. From now on, vapes will be sold in pharmacies inside basic packaging intended only to help people quit cigarettes. As part of the legislation,...
Is digital health the next frontier in the global fight against cancer?
The rapid rise of digital and data-driven technology in healthcare could offer unprecedented potential in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer worldwide.
How access to sustainable health services is being accelerated for refugee communities in Kenya
Long-term policies and frameworks that foster sustainable approaches to achieving health equity among refugees are critical, has Kenya found the solution?
Can we solve the world’s ageing population crisis by 2035?
An increasingly ageing population will have a major impact on the global economy by 2035. Here's how technology can help an ageing population live independently.
How Africa's fintech boom can boost inclusive healthcare
Africa is behind on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) targets but the technology aiding its fintech boom can help healthcare systems reach the most excluded.
How does wildfire smoke impact human health? Here's what to know
A toxicologist explains how wildfire smoke contains particulate matter that can travel deep into the lungs and cause various health issues.
What COVID taught one epidemiologist about speaking to build trust, without jargon
Speaking to the media during COVID drove home to epidemiologist Prativa Baral the need for clear science communication training so experts can build trust with the public and be understoo...
How Canada Wildfires Are Blanketing New York City in Smog
Most of the smoke has drifted across the border from Quebec, where around 160 wildfires are burning. Many of them started by lightning strikes. New York City has urged people to limit out...