Imagine this: a small rural town faces a record-breaking heatwave. Crops wither, water supplies dwindle, and hospitals, understaffed and under-resourced, are flooded with patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. For the… Read More
Imagine the world as a bustling city, its inhabitants racing along myriad paths toward progress. Among them are millions trapped by a silent epidemic—drug use disorders (DUDs). These disorders, while… Read More
When you imagine the backbone of global healthcare, you might picture bustling hospitals or advanced medical technology. But some of the most significant health advancements start at the community level,… Read More
For decades, the relationship between income inequality and mortality shaped conversations about public health. Early studies in the 1980s and 1990s found a strong connection: as income inequality rose, mortality… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic left a deep mark on global health systems, unraveling years of hard-won achievements in childhood immunization. With a virus suddenly at the forefront, routine health services, including… Read More
In recent years, there has been a growing call to decolonize global health and humanitarian work. While political decolonization largely ended in the 20th century, many social, economic, and cultural… Read More
One thing has become clear in the face of crises like the Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic: the world’s health systems need to be resilient. But what does that… Read More
Childbirth is a time of excitement and anticipation, but for many women around the world, it also comes with fear and mistreatment. This troubling issue, known as obstetric violence, has… Read More
Kratom, a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, has been used for centuries for its stimulant and opioid-like properties. It’s gaining popularity in the West, raising concerns about its potential… Read More
Imagine you’re part of a small town where each family has a unique story, each one different from the others. Now, picture that in the medical world. This is the… Read More
Bed bugs. Just hearing the name can make your skin crawl. It’s the fear of every business traveler. These tiny, blood-sucking insects have made a dramatic comeback worldwide over the… Read More
In recent years, the notion of “seasonal” diseases has become increasingly irrelevant, particularly when it comes to dengue fever in South Asia. Traditionally considered a monsoon illness, dengue has now… Read More