Category: Health

The global burden of major depressive disorder (MDD) continues to grow, yet access to effective treatment remains limited and unevenly distributed across the world. A recent analysis aimed to provide a clearer understanding of the extent of minimally adequate treatment (MAT) coverage for MDD globally, highlighting significant disparities between high-income and low-income regions and identifying […]

Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation. All but one hospital are gradually reopening, while most are not operating at full capacity. The ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities took effect on 27 November, offering temporary relief for the millions of civilians caught in the conflict in Lebanon. But Lebanon’s suffering did not […]

In recent years, Syrian doctors have become a critical component of Germany’s healthcare system. Approximately 6,000 doctors, who initially fled the civil war in Syria, now live and practice medicine across Germany. Their expertise and contributions have proved invaluable, and with the ongoing transformation in Syria, the German government is working to retain them, recognizing […]

Despite significant progress in global healthcare access, approximately 4.5 billion people remain without sufficient health coverage. Additionally, the number of households spending over 10% of their income on out-of-pocket healthcare costs has been rising since 2015, exacerbating health inequities and undermining the goal of universal health coverage (UHC). Achieving UHC—where all people, regardless of income, […]

The UK government has committed a record investment in homelessness prevention services, allocating nearly £1 billion to combat homelessness and rough sleeping across England. This unprecedented funding aims to break the cycle of homelessness by providing essential resources for councils, frontline workers, and community support services to address the root causes of homelessness and support […]

Overview From 1 January to 24 November 2024, a cumulative total of 733 956 cholera cases and 5162 deaths were reported from 33 countries across five WHO regions.  The number of cases and deaths reported in November 2024 are 37% and 27% higher, respectively, compared to the same month in 2023. Factors such as conflict, […]

In an update on the mutating virus – known as H5N1 – Dr. Madhur Dhingra from the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, said that it had “spilled over into wildlife”. More than 500 bird species have been infected along with at least 70 mammalian species, including the endangered California condor and polar bears. In regions […]

For many, a cup of coffee is a go-to remedy for boosting energy and focus. However, for some individuals, drinking coffee seems to have the opposite effect—making them feel tired, relaxed, or even sluggish. If you’ve ever experienced this paradoxical reaction, you’re not alone. Several factors could explain why coffee doesn’t always work as expected, […]

Abortion has long been a topic of contentious debate, particularly when viewed through the lens of maternal health and the prevention of severe health risks, including death. Preventive abortion refers to the medically necessary decision to terminate a pregnancy in order to protect the life and health of the woman. Evidence from both historical and […]

The tragic killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has brought to light the intense frustration many Americans feel toward health insurers. However, while insurers are often the focal point of public discontent, the root causes of this frustration lie within the broader U.S. health care system—one that is convoluted, fragmented, and plagued by inefficiencies. This […]