There is no Universal Health Coverage without strong political will
In this post, Gabriel described how strong political will is important for the actualization of Universal Health Coverage
Naina Qayyum Discusses Adolescent Nutrition
In this blog, Naina Qayyum, advocates for the need to make nutrition policies adolescent-friendly.
Naina Qayyum Discusses Food Systems and Women’s Health
In this blog, Naina Qayyum, draws the connection between our food systems and women’s health.
Yves Zuñiga tackles gaming and mental health
Unboxed By Yves Miel H. Zuñiga, FRSPH, AFCHSM, CHM, CPH Into the world of online gaming: Is it good or bad for our mental health? I think gaming is a proxy for facing troubles in your own life. It’s a very low-stakes way to experience emotions and anxieties and go through them in a safe […]
Naina Qayyum Discusses the Evils of Food Marketing
In this blog, Naina Qayyum, highlights how food marketing encourages unhealthy food consumption.
Yves Zuñiga underscores the state of Filipino overseas workers’ mental health
Unboxed By Yves Miel H. Zuñiga, FRSPH, AFCHSM, CHM, CPH Essential yet ignored: Rethinking overseas workers’ mental health in the modern-day diaspora Migrant workers in low-to-middle income countries, including the Philippines, are considered significant contributors to host countries’ gross domestic product and other economic indicators. However, these workers are also known to have limited access […]
Rasha Kaloti Discusses Killing Behind Bars: Medical Negligence Towards Palestinian Political Prisoners
A conversation with Milena Ansari, the International Advocacy Officer at Addameer Association, discussing the issue of medical negligence towards Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.
Brian Shim discusses the burden of stigma in lung cancer
Screen the Lungs! By Brian Shim Smoking, Stigma, and Screening Previously on Screen the Lungs!, we have focused on several of the logistical barriers that many patients face in receiving screening and how to address them. In today’s blog, I will discuss a different side of making a decision to screen, focusing on the emotional […]
Brian Shim and Dr. Chris Lathan discuss engaging community-academic partnerships for lung cancer screening
Screen the Lungs! By Brian Shim Creating Community-Academic Partnerships to Promote Lung Cancer Screening Previously on Screen the Lungs!, we’ve discussed many patient-level strategies to improve lung cancer screening initiatives. Today, I will focus on healthcare systems, and how systems from multiple levels can work together to improve screening outcomes. Developing and running a robust lung […]
The current state of Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Scheme: Redefining strategies to achieve Universal Health Coverage
Mr. Dara Ajala-Damisa is the Program Manager at Nigeria Health Watch, a health communication and advocacy organization based in Nigeria. Nigeria Health Watch uses evidence-based advocacy and communication to influence health policy and improve health care access in Nigeria. Nigeria Health Watch, through its numerous venues, delivers knowledgeable commentary and in-depth analysis of health issues in Nigeria, always with integrity. Their reach is greater than ever and their voice is recognized as a powerful champion for improving people’s health across the sector.
