Apollo Hospitals: Leveraging AI and other technologies to increase access to healthcare
How can developing economies improve their population’s access to healthcare through collaboration and innovation? Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Enterpr...
Why health ministers must be at the forefront of global healthcare processes
As the World Health Organisation’s decision-making body, the World Health Assembly is at the forefront of tackling global health-related challenges. Health ministers play a central role i...
How AI, robotics and automation will reshape the diagnostic lab of the future
Artificial intelligence and data analytics will improve diagnostics, with “smart laboratories” emerging for better and more accurate automation.
The care economy is one of humanity's most valuable assets. Here's how we secure its future
The care economy is one of humanity's most valuable assets. It protects millions of lives and has a value in the trillions. We must protect its future.
Antimicrobial resistance is a leading cause of global deaths. Now is the time to act
An international, independent convening, similar to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, to review and advise on antimicrobial resistance, could be a critical step in addressing...
Health funders unite to support climate and disease research, plus other top health stories
Top health news: Health heavyweights form partnership; New WHO report highlights advances; UK doctors trial first 'personalized' skin cancer vaccine.
70% of workers are at risk of climate-related health hazards, says the ILO
2.4 billion workers could be exposed to climate-related health hazards such as cancer, says a new report. How can we mitigate this global workforce crisis?
Market failures cause antibiotic resistance. Here's how to address them
Antibiotics have lowered deaths from infectious diseases, but we need to overcome the economic challenges to ensure we continue their future development.
Equitable healthcare is the industry's north star. Here's how AI can get us there
Truly equitable healthcare is the industry's north star. While not easy to achieve, the payoff is life-changing for many. And AI can help us get there.
Scientists have invented a method to break down 'forever chemicals' in our drinking water. Here’s how
Canadian researchers have developed a method to rid drinking water of harmful PFAS - or ‘forever chemicals’ - which scientists once considered indestructible.
Young people are becoming unhappier, a new report finds
Young people’s fears for the future are growing, says a new report, fuelled by rising costs and falling job security. Climate change and political discord also weigh heavily.
Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why
With 70% of deaths worldwide down to four lifestyle behaviours, here's why it's never too late to build healthy habits to improve your overall health.