Tag: equity

Rethinking Science Diplomacy

Imagine a young scientist from Nigeria brimming with innovative ideas to combat malaria in their community. Despite their expertise and unique perspective, they’re sidelined in global research projects dominated by… Read More

A conversation with Sonya Streeter

As public health organizations and governmental agencies allocate billions of dollars in grants each year, ensuring that these financial resources reach underserved communities is essential to closing health disparities. In… Read More

Identity and Intersectionality in Marketing

In today’s world, marketing is more than just advertising a product—it’s about understanding the diverse lives of consumers. Yet, one crucial concept remains largely underused: intersectionality. This term, which highlights… Read More

Worldwide Lessons to Advance Health Equity

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted our interconnectedness and the urgent need for global learning. This concept, where high-income countries learn from the innovative health solutions of low- and middle-income countries,… Read More

Peer Support in Emergency Departments

Emergency departments (EDs) are often the first point of contact for individuals experiencing crises related to substance use disorders (SUDs). To address the growing opioid crisis, many EDs have started… Read More

Breaking Barriers to Cancer Treatment

Cancer claims nearly 10 million lives globally each year, yet does not affect everyone equally. Socioeconomic factors play a significant role in determining who gets timely, effective treatment and who… Read More