Both public health systems and pharmaceutical companies must adapt and re-focus on patients
If the pharmaceutical industry collaborates with public healthcare systems on preventative health, together they could improve patient health worldwide.
Health Inequity Is Major Global Challenge
Health inequity is a major global challenge. The average life expectancy at birth in high-income countries is 78 years, while in low-income countries, it only reaches 64. In the United St...
Davos 2023: What you need to know about the future of global health
Global health and healthcare were on the agenda at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting. Here’s what you need to know about Davos sessions on health and the Forum's impact.
Three ways to protect the health of the world's most vulnerable women, children and adolescents
Universal Health Coverage is one of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Here are three ways to get back on track and make sure we achieve it, for the good of all.
Meet the YouTube creators covering Davos 2023
Joining leaders of state and business in Davos 2023 are some of the world’s most exciting and socially aware digital creators, from Nas Daily to India's MostlySane.
Boost for health equity as low-income countries receive cost-price drugs
30% of the world cannot access essential health services, but a proposal to offer patented drugs at cost to low-income countries will boost health equity.
Let's bring together countries and corporations to grow global pathogen surveillance
Pathogen surveillance networks worldwide must share learnings, mobilise resources and work together to advance sequencing and prevent the next pandemic.
A universal flu vaccine: Here's what you need to know
Researchers in the US have made progress on a 'universal' influenza vaccine, which would cover all strains and help reduce deaths in future flu pandemics.
Inclusive Health Systems: Innovations towards Health Equity in Africa
This white paper showcases actionable ways social innovation in health can address these barriers and promote health equity in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the result of a collaborative and ...
Telemedicine could help the world achieve health equity by bringing care to the home - here's how
Achieving global health equity can be boosted with the latest virtual medical technology and, as costs come down, it will be increasingly easy to access.
Why ageing physical healthcare infrastructure needs an uplift for the digital age
Digital healthcare must seamlessly integrate outpatient care with hospital care and this requires an investment in new modern healthcare infrastructure.
Why we need public-private partnerships to address the global health challenge of obesity
Obesity is a global problem associated with multiple medical conditions and tackling it effectively requires local and global multi-sector collaborations.