Tag: global-health
Mental Health Disorders Now Leading Global Disability Cause as Cases Approach 1.2 Billion
Mental health disorders have become the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting nearly 1.2 billion people globally. A major new…
New grid-based method improves prosthetic foot wear assessment in resource-limited settings
New grid-based visual scoring system achieves 0.88 inter-observer reliability for assessing prosthetic foot wear. Method requires only basic photography, making…
WHO’s Cancer Medicine Recommendations Lack Economic Evidence for African Countries, Study Finds
WHO's cancer medicine recommendations lack robust economic evidence for African countries, with only 11% including cost data despite widespread adoption.…
PAHO Partners with Mundo Sano Foundation to Eliminate Neglected Diseases and Cervical Cancer
PAHO and Argentina's Mundo Sano Foundation partner to eliminate neglected tropical diseases affecting 200 million people in the Americas. The…
Quadripartite Partners Strengthen One Health Coordination at Global Summit
Four major international health organizations announced $100 billion commitment for One Health initiatives at unprecedented global summit. The Quadripartite partners…
WHO Assembly Approves $6.83 Billion Budget to Combat Health Emergencies and AMR
WHO Member States approve $6.83 billion budget for 2026-2027, prioritizing health emergency preparedness and antimicrobial resistance programmes. The budget represents…
HIV Stigma Study Reveals Persistent Discrimination in Cabo Verde Healthcare System
National study reveals 67% of people living with HIV in Cabo Verde face healthcare discrimination. Research documents widespread stigma despite…
Data reveal critical gaps in antenatal care quality across low-income countries
New WHO guidelines recommend doubling antenatal contacts from 4 to 8, emphasising quality and person-centred care. Data reveal persistent gaps…