WHO launches commission to foster social connection
The WHO has announced a new Commission on Social Connection, to address loneliness as a pressing health threat, promote social…
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Previously unknown antibiotic resistance widespread among bacteria
Genes that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics are much more widespread in our environment than was previously realised. A new…
WHO: 10 key global health moments from 2021
WHO: 10 key global health moments from 2021: It has been a year of colossal efforts in global health. Countries…
WHO: 10 global health issues to track in 2021
10 global health issues to track in 2021 from the World Health Organisation: 2020 was a devastating year for global…
Honorary degree for Bradford Clinician
A clinician who set up one of the world's largest research studies has been awarded an honorary degree from the…
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…
Global health challenges
I feel very strongly that everyone in healthcare should understand the global context in which we all work. The challenges…
Greater transparency for global health
As the G20 summit draws to an end, we hope that global leaders will push ahead with confronting the problems…