Tag: health equity
MHRA Reports Progress on Health Equity Through Regulatory Reform
The UK's MHRA has published its 2025-2026 Public Sector Equality Duty report, demonstrating systematic progress in embedding equality principles across…
Medical Dosing Based on Race Lacks Scientific Evidence and May Harm Patients, NEJM Analysis Warns
New NEJM analysis challenges race-based medication dosing, arguing it lacks scientific foundation and may harm patients. Authors advocate for precision…
Ecuador study reveals triple burden of malnutrition affecting 73% of children
New research reveals that 73.3% of Ecuadorian children under 5 experience overlapping forms of malnutrition, with indigenous children facing the…
Medical School Diversity Gains Not Translating to Diverse Physician Workforce
Despite medical schools successfully diversifying enrollment, these gains aren't translating to physician workforce diversity, suggesting systemic barriers in residency training…
Discrimination linked to early HIV prevention dropout among sex workers in Zambia
Research from Zambia shows women sex workers experiencing discrimination are 65% more likely to discontinue HIV prevention medication within three…
Child Protection from Malaria Varies Dramatically Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Analysis of 17 sub-Saharan African countries reveals dramatic disparities in malaria protection for children under 5. Rural children from poor…
Building Equitable Health Access: Lessons from Vietnam’s Research-to-Care Bridge
Vietnam's health challenges offer unique insights into building sustainable research that bridges evidence and practice. Thu-Anh Nguyen argues effective health…
Building Equitable Health Access: Lessons from Vietnam’s Research-to-Care Bridge
Vietnam's health challenges offer unique insights into building sustainable research that bridges evidence and practice. Thu-Anh Nguyen argues effective health…