Women's health: Is this the world’s best – and most under-financed – investment?
The World Economic Forum's flagship initiative, Women's Health, works with a diverse group of stakeholders to showcase the socio-economic benefits of investing in women’s health.
The Moment of Truth for Healthcare Spending: How Payment Models can Transform Healthcare Systems
The global healthcare budget crisis is not a new topic and rising healthcare costs continue to be a critical discussion point. This insight report is a thematic exploration into payment m...
Racism poses a public health threat to millions worldwide. Here’s how
A new report highlights racism’s impact on millions of disadvantaged people’s access to healthcare and the treatment level they receive.
Here's why noncommunicable diseases need a Global Fund
Noncommunicable diseases are the leading causes of death worldwide, but most development assistance for health funding goes towards infectious diseases.
Why nutritious food could be the answer to some of the world’s greatest health problems
Malnutrition is a leading cause of death and teaming nutritious food with the latest technology could help address some of the greatest health inequities.
Scientists Have Developed a Vaccine to Reduce Fentanyl Overdoses
It creates antibodies that block the ‘high’ of the drug and enable it to be processed safely by the kidneys before leaving the body. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. It was developed to ea...
Women's health: Why is the health of at least half the global population so often overlooked?
By elevating the importance of women’s health, we can deliver more inclusive insights, more accessible solutions and much better care for women worldwide.
Cholera vaccines run low: Here's the health news you need to know this week
Top health news stories: Ebola vaccine trial candidates arrive in Uganda; global cholera vaccine stocks run low; countries continue to fight COVID-19 outbreaks.
How can countries tackle antibiotic shortages?
A variety of antibiotics are in short supply across Europe. As infections rise over the winter, how can countries ease pressures on healthcare systems?
The $300 billion cost of human inactivity
Physical inactivity may lead to an epidemic of avoidable diseases like cancer, diabetes and dementia - unless everyone gets more exercise, experts warn.
Mainstreaming universal health, with Japan at the helm as a long-lived nation
Japan's early adoption of universal health coverage has attracted attention from around the world. Here's how it works.
Pollinator populations are falling, here's what that means for our health and economies
A lack of pollinators heightens risks to economic and human health as it results in significant global loss of fruit, vegetables, nuts, new study shows.