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Global Reach

The Global Reach category highlights health issues, systems and innovations from around the world. It brings international perspectives on public health, equity, policy and practice, showcasing how different regions confront shared challenges and opportunities in health and care.

New EU rules for reprocessing Single-Use Devices

EU Commission Publishes Stringent New Common Specifications Requirements for Reprocessing Single-Use Devices, Making In-House Hospital Reprocessing "Difficult if not Impossible" EU Ministries of Health Face...
New EU rules for reprocessing Single-Use Devices

Winning against dengue in Indonesia

World Mosquito Program’s Wolbachia method dramatically reduces dengue incidence in randomised controlled trial in Indonesia The World Mosquito Program (WMP) of Monash University, and its...
Winning against dengue in Indonesia

Covid-19 ventilator in Rwanda

A ventilator developed by space scientists at the University of Aberdeen is to be used in the fight against Covid-19 in, Rwanda, Africa. The University...
Covid-19 ventilator in Rwanda

Covid-19: herd immunity in Sweden fails to materialise

Sweden’s policy of allowing the controlled spread of Covid-19 viral infection among the population has so far failed to deliver the country’s previously stated goal of herd immunity. Commenting on recent antibody testing clinical and...
Covid-19: herd immunity in Sweden fails to materialise

Premature cardiovascular disease mortality

More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds. University of Melbourne researchers warn...
Premature cardiovascular disease mortality

Support Breastfeeding for a healthier planet

A message from UNICEF: World Breastfeeding Week 2020: "Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is “Support breastfeeding for...
Support Breastfeeding for a healthier planet

World-renowned DNA expert appointment

World-renowned DNA expert heads University of Bradford cancer research institute - Institute develops medicines 'from concept to clinic' to tackle the 'greatest challenges facing human...
World-renowned DNA expert appointment

WHO frontline fight with Covid-19 in Ethiopia

Using experiences from the Polio Programme in the response to COVID-19 Pandemic in Ethiopia: The story of a dedicated frontline Laboratory Professional. Many frontline workers...
WHO frontline fight with Covid-19 in Ethiopia

Yoga and meditation for teens

There is no question, life for our teens is hectic. There are so many stressors, that seem to come from every angle, school, home, friendships,...
Yoga and meditation for teens