Obesity Rising Faster in Rural Areas Than Cities
Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world's rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI)....
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.
Q&A with Professor Scott Byrne
Professor Scott Byrne, based at the University of Sydney in Australia, is one of a team of researchers around the world looking into how sunlight...
Myth and misunderstanding around vaping
I am, in my bones, a law-abiding sort of chap. I was brought up to respect the law and in turn have done the same...
Helping solve the Worldwide TB Crisis
We in Operation ASHA believe in inclusion, diversity, and equitable distribution not just of resources but of health solutions for all. To this end we...
Infectious diseases could be diagnosed with smartphone in sub-Saharan Africa
A new Imperial-led review has outlined how health workers could use existing phones to predict and curb the spread of infectious diseases. The review, published...
How do we achieve universal access to sanitation and hygiene?
I was sitting in a lesson 2 years ago when I finally understood the true significance of this problem. 844 million people still lack clean...
The fight against neglected tropical diseases
African countries with modest national incomes are outperforming some richer nations on the continent in the fight against diseases of poverty known as neglected tropical...
Trachoma and other neglected tropical diseases
At the African Union Summit in Ethiopia this week [10-11 February], African leaders will be addressing the progress made to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)...
David Nott Foundation STAE scholarship course
The Royal College of Surgeons of England’s STAE (Surgical Training for Austere Environments (STAE) is arguably the most advanced conflict trauma course worldwide. Set up...
Royal College’s Hope Foundation Announces Grants Awards
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow's HOPE Foundation has announced its first round of funding, awarding seven grants to a variety of...
