Policymakers urged not to overlook work of churches and Christian action groups
Politicians and policymakers should examine the work of churches and Christian action groups if they want to tackle the root causes of poverty in the...
Welfare & Policy
The Welfare & Policy category explores the systems, strategies and decisions that shape health, social care and wellbeing at a population level. It examines current policy developments, funding frameworks, welfare reform and their impact on individuals and communities. From analysis of legislative change to discussion of equity and access, this category offers informed perspectives on how policy influences health outcomes and social support across society.
WHO: Long working hours increasing deaths
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke: WHO, ILO: Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart...
Give a Breath for Health
“Give a Breath for Health” campaign launched on World Health Day to kickstart global effort for purchasing oxygen and other life-saving supplies and therapeutics Champion...
Rotavirus vaccines made available for use in humanitarian crises
Rotavirus vaccines made available for use in humanitarian crises: Health partners welcome landmark pricing agreement through Humanitarian Mechanism, urging more manufacturers to follow suit. Médecins...
Prince of Wales to open RSM series on health impacts of climate change
HRH The Prince of Wales to open Royal Society of Medicine series on health impacts of climate change. A series of webinars that will position health and...
Stroke in childhood and adolescence
Stroke in childhood and adolescence: outcome influenced by parental education and income: Children from educationally deprived, low-income families are much more likely to face long-term...
Migrants and refugees say COVID-19 has dramatically worsened their lives
Migrants and refugees say COVID-19 has dramatically worsened their lives: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a highly negative impact on the living and working conditions...
My midwifery trip to Africa
My midwifery trip to Africa: elephants, lions and delivering six babies: Trip to Tanzania was privilege, says midwifery graduate Aneeqa Hussain has worked hard to...
Targets for avoidable sight loss ‘not being met’, 30-year study finds
Targets for avoidable sight loss ‘not being met’, 30-year study finds: A new global study has found no significant reduction in the number of people...
Covid crisis: how to save £30 billion
New report sets out £30bn in government savings: How the Government can save £30 billion. The Centre for Policy Studies has set out nine practical...
