Why caring about the care economy is key to growth and well-being
The care economy is what makes other jobs possible. Here's what we need to do to improve care and reduce its gender gap – for the benefit of everyone.
Why getting more girls into STEM is key to closing the gender health gap
Increasing girls' access to STEM careers and education could help address inequalities in health outcomes. These six conditions highlight the gender health gap.
Leaders pledge 10% drop in superbug deaths by 2030, and other top health stories
Top health stories: Leaders set 2030 goal to cut superbug deaths by 10%; 'A conceptual breakthrough' in cancer research; Rwanda begins Marburg virus vaccine trials.
How digital innovation is reshaping healthcare in the Middle East
The rapid transformation of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries' healthcare sectors has revolutionized health outcomes and could inspire elsewhere.
How medicines ‘dropping from the sky’ are transforming healthcare in India
A fleet of drones is opening up vital healthcare services to people in isolated regions of India. Here’s how the ‘Medicine from the Sky’ project took off.
Short-sightedness is on the rise - including among kids. Here's what can be done
Almost 3.4 billion people will be short-sighted by 2030 - a growing number of them children. Experts weigh up the link to screens and time spent indoors.
World Mental Health Day: How leaders can prioritize well-being in the workplace
'It starts with leadership culture,' says Diana Han, Chief of Health and Well-Being at Unilever, in the lead-up to World Mental Health Day.
5 mindset shifts for employers to tackle obesity and improve workplace well-being
Health issues like obesity are an economic burden and harm peoples' quality of life. Workplaces are well-positioned and incentivized to help.
Promoting Health and Well-Being: Employer Strategies for Encouraging Healthy Weight and Metabolic Wellness
Investing in the holistic well-being of employees offers both an economic opportunity for organizations and a significant public health benefit. This report focuses on the role of employe...
Closing Health Gaps: A Guide to Impactful Place-Based Change
Place-based change
As cases of mpox rise again, here's what you need to know
The WHO has declared mpox as a “public health emergency of international concern" (PHEIC), designed to prompt a coordinated international response.
Combating vision loss in Asia Pacific: A roadmap to 2030
Nearly two-thirds of people with moderate-to-severe vision impairment globally live in the Asia Pacific. Here's why — and what we can do to change it.