When the 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa struck, millions of concerned citizens from around the world wanted to read up on the disease. A staggering 17m readers a month consulted the  [i]. If Wikipedia is becoming increasingly important for public health, should university students start editing it ..read more

With the recent release of Commission on global mental health and sustainable development, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the future of global mental health. This post begins by describing the Commission’s agenda and proceeds to offer reflections on communication and partnership in this field ..read more

Over the past year, particularly since Dr Tedros’ election as the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, there has also been a large focus on the development of countries’ Primary Healthcare (PHC) systems. This post offers reflections on Astana Conference, on PHC and the missed opportunity with emergency preparedness ..read more

Sustainable development and healthy populations go hand in hand. But with patient demand ever increasing, how can countries across the development spectrum ensure their health systems can deliver healthcare for all ..read more

We invited Dr. Francisco Songane, the former minister of health of Mozambique, to speak at our symposium, ‘Disrupting Global Health Narratives: Alternative Perspectives on the World Bank’s Influence on Global Health,’ hosted by the Brocher Foundation near Geneva, Switzerland in January 2019. Drawing on his vast experience working with global health institutions in many different capacities, Dr. Songane gave an important talk about the responsibilities and roles of global health actors and researchers in promoting health for all, and he has generously permitted us to post it on our blog for all ..read more

In this blog, Lois – a new PhD student with the GHGP – shares her experiences and reflections on attending a scientific meeting in Malaysia with international research partners as part of the RESPIRE research group.  ..read more

defines pneumonia as an acute respiratory infection, in which the lungs become inflamed, filling up with mucus and fluid, rather than air. This can lead to a cough, difficulty breathing and a fever. This year for the 10th anniversary of , we are putting a spotlight on this debilitating disease and addressing some myths about pneumonia. How is it contracted? Does gender discrimination play a role in treatment and diagnosis? Is there a cure? Here are seven things you didn’t know about pneumonia ..read more

A century after the 1918 pandemic, governments around the world are battling Covid-19. And even now, more than ever, as “citizens” we can play a critical role in limiting the spread and practicing Sarvodaya by uplifting those in need ..read more

As the United Kingdom emerges from a prolonged lockdown to protect citizens from Covid-19, a key focus is on maintaining a low R rate by limiting exposure to cross infection in public spaces. As with other public health messages in this pandemic there is an onus on individual responsibility to limit risk of infection and the principle method to achieve this is communicated as the need for regular and fastidious hand hygiene ..read more

In this post, I focus on recent developments at the United Nations and its agencies. Read on to learn more. this blog aims to provide an overview of recent high-level policy developments focused on the mental health of young people and COVID-19. What recent actions, if any, have been taken by leading institutions in global health? Is this question on the agenda of these institutions ..read more