Fighting against Rift Valley fever
Rift Valley fever is a viral disease endemic to Africa that is found on animals and spread via biting mosquitoes.…
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Migrants mental health at the RSM
When it comes to various psychiatric illnesses migrants suffer more from conditions including depression and anxiety than the indigenous population…
Ghana eliminates trachoma
Ghana has made history by becoming the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate trachoma – the world’s leading cause…
A new approach to working in crisis zones
My background in public health medicine has given me a unique insight into the problems faced by people in challenging…
Revamped Kew – saving plants that may help to cure cancer
After the biggest restoration project in its entire 175 year history, Kew Gardens has re- opened the doors of its…
Nursing – a transatlantic exchange
A transatlantic exchange programme has seen nursing students from Scotland and America compare their countries’ healthcare systems and university training,…
Blueprint to beat cancer
Lifestyles featuring little exercise and lots of fast and processed food are fuelling overweight and obesity, resulting in dramatic increases…
Why this Ebola outbreak is different
Since April 2018, the WHO estimates the number of cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo at 42,…
Dr Huda Taha: the end of HIV debate
Dr Taha Huda, a member of the Royal Society of Medicine's sexuality and sexual health council, was one of the…
MSF- Celebrating International Nurses Day
On International Nurses Day, (May 12th) MSF celebrates the work, dedication and passion of its 8,843 nurses saving lives around…