Indonesian Health Minister Budi Sadikin Becomes Fourth Candidate to Run for WHO Director-General 23/08/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen Indonesia has officially nominated its Health Minister, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, for the WHO Director-General election – in what is also an unconventional candidacy for the global health agency that has traditionally been led by medical or public health professionals. Sadikin was posted as an official nominee on the WHO election website over the weekend. A […] Continue reading -> Delhi to Phase Out CNG Light Duty Trucks; Other Indian States Demand Delhi-like Airshed Battleplan 21/08/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji As Delhi’s officials finally take tough action on major pollution sources, the demand for a similar approach is rising in other states – as seen at the 8th Indian Clean Air Summit held this week in Bangalore. BANGALORE, INDIA – Two decades ago, authorities in Delhi switched public and heavy duty transport from largely diesel […] Continue reading -> High-Profile Departures Shake Up WHO Leadership, ‘Controversial’ Appointee Returns 18/08/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen A major leadership shake-up is rocking the WHO, with two assistant directors-general, Dr Jeremy Farrar and Dr Yukiko Nakatani, leaving the organisation in quick succession. For now, Dr Bruce Aylward will take over Farrar’s role while Dr Sylvie Briand will step in for Nakatani. Moreover, following allegations of corruption against Saima Wazed, the regional director […] Continue reading -> In India, Cancer Is Increasingly Costing Survivors Their Livelihoods 23/07/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Mehrunnisa Maryam Life was normal for 27-year-old Delhi-based lawyer Deeba Fariyal until six years ago when she was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer that typically affects young adults. Since then, she has endured six relapses, leaving her with few treatment options. All the treatments have stopped working,” she said. “My cancer is one of […] Continue reading -> In India’s Mountains, Climate Change Is Rewriting the Map of Disease 02/07/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum In 1994, Manvati Nag, an indigenous woman from Bijapur district in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, married and moved to Halbaras village in the forested Dantewada region about 80 kilometres away. Although the move was relatively short, it dramatically altered her health. Before moving, Nag never got sick. But after her move, she started […] Continue reading -> Five Years after Landmark Diabetes Initiative: Cause to Celebrate but Even More to Accomplish 08/06/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The Global Diabetes Compact aims to improve diagnosis, care, and access to life-saving medications for those with diabetes. Already, countries in high-burden regions have improved along these key metrics. But as the number of people living with diabetes is projected to increase nearly 50% globally by 2050, much more needs to be accomplished. In a […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Heartbroken Families Face Huge Structural Barriers When Trying to Prove Medical Negligence in India 01/05/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum NEW DELHI – India faces thousands of medical negligence cases every year, but structural problems make it extremely difficult for patients’ families to find out what has happened to their loved ones – let alone win compensation when treatment has been botched. “A shadow of death is looming over us,” Ashwini Bajaj, a Haryana-based businessman, […] Continue reading -> Making Better Vaccine Choices in a Shifting Global Health Landscape 27/04/2026 Charlie Weller In an era of big global health budget cuts that often demand tough choices, identifying vaccine needs and priorities at national level is increasingly important. As we observe World Immunization Week, it’s time to recognize the pivotal role that National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) can play in guiding effective, evidence-based decisions – alongside global […] Continue reading -> Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support 21/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk factor for premature death after high blood pressure. “Air pollution is one of the world’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Delhi to Phase Out CNG Light Duty Trucks; Other Indian States Demand Delhi-like Airshed Battleplan 21/08/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji As Delhi’s officials finally take tough action on major pollution sources, the demand for a similar approach is rising in other states – as seen at the 8th Indian Clean Air Summit held this week in Bangalore. BANGALORE, INDIA – Two decades ago, authorities in Delhi switched public and heavy duty transport from largely diesel […] Continue reading -> High-Profile Departures Shake Up WHO Leadership, ‘Controversial’ Appointee Returns 18/08/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen A major leadership shake-up is rocking the WHO, with two assistant directors-general, Dr Jeremy Farrar and Dr Yukiko Nakatani, leaving the organisation in quick succession. For now, Dr Bruce Aylward will take over Farrar’s role while Dr Sylvie Briand will step in for Nakatani. Moreover, following allegations of corruption against Saima Wazed, the regional director […] Continue reading -> In India, Cancer Is Increasingly Costing Survivors Their Livelihoods 23/07/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Mehrunnisa Maryam Life was normal for 27-year-old Delhi-based lawyer Deeba Fariyal until six years ago when she was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer that typically affects young adults. Since then, she has endured six relapses, leaving her with few treatment options. All the treatments have stopped working,” she said. “My cancer is one of […] Continue reading -> In India’s Mountains, Climate Change Is Rewriting the Map of Disease 02/07/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum In 1994, Manvati Nag, an indigenous woman from Bijapur district in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, married and moved to Halbaras village in the forested Dantewada region about 80 kilometres away. Although the move was relatively short, it dramatically altered her health. Before moving, Nag never got sick. But after her move, she started […] Continue reading -> Five Years after Landmark Diabetes Initiative: Cause to Celebrate but Even More to Accomplish 08/06/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The Global Diabetes Compact aims to improve diagnosis, care, and access to life-saving medications for those with diabetes. Already, countries in high-burden regions have improved along these key metrics. But as the number of people living with diabetes is projected to increase nearly 50% globally by 2050, much more needs to be accomplished. In a […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Heartbroken Families Face Huge Structural Barriers When Trying to Prove Medical Negligence in India 01/05/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum NEW DELHI – India faces thousands of medical negligence cases every year, but structural problems make it extremely difficult for patients’ families to find out what has happened to their loved ones – let alone win compensation when treatment has been botched. “A shadow of death is looming over us,” Ashwini Bajaj, a Haryana-based businessman, […] Continue reading -> Making Better Vaccine Choices in a Shifting Global Health Landscape 27/04/2026 Charlie Weller In an era of big global health budget cuts that often demand tough choices, identifying vaccine needs and priorities at national level is increasingly important. As we observe World Immunization Week, it’s time to recognize the pivotal role that National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) can play in guiding effective, evidence-based decisions – alongside global […] Continue reading -> Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support 21/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk factor for premature death after high blood pressure. “Air pollution is one of the world’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
High-Profile Departures Shake Up WHO Leadership, ‘Controversial’ Appointee Returns 18/08/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen A major leadership shake-up is rocking the WHO, with two assistant directors-general, Dr Jeremy Farrar and Dr Yukiko Nakatani, leaving the organisation in quick succession. For now, Dr Bruce Aylward will take over Farrar’s role while Dr Sylvie Briand will step in for Nakatani. Moreover, following allegations of corruption against Saima Wazed, the regional director […] Continue reading -> In India, Cancer Is Increasingly Costing Survivors Their Livelihoods 23/07/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Mehrunnisa Maryam Life was normal for 27-year-old Delhi-based lawyer Deeba Fariyal until six years ago when she was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer that typically affects young adults. Since then, she has endured six relapses, leaving her with few treatment options. All the treatments have stopped working,” she said. “My cancer is one of […] Continue reading -> In India’s Mountains, Climate Change Is Rewriting the Map of Disease 02/07/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum In 1994, Manvati Nag, an indigenous woman from Bijapur district in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, married and moved to Halbaras village in the forested Dantewada region about 80 kilometres away. Although the move was relatively short, it dramatically altered her health. Before moving, Nag never got sick. But after her move, she started […] Continue reading -> Five Years after Landmark Diabetes Initiative: Cause to Celebrate but Even More to Accomplish 08/06/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The Global Diabetes Compact aims to improve diagnosis, care, and access to life-saving medications for those with diabetes. Already, countries in high-burden regions have improved along these key metrics. But as the number of people living with diabetes is projected to increase nearly 50% globally by 2050, much more needs to be accomplished. In a […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Heartbroken Families Face Huge Structural Barriers When Trying to Prove Medical Negligence in India 01/05/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum NEW DELHI – India faces thousands of medical negligence cases every year, but structural problems make it extremely difficult for patients’ families to find out what has happened to their loved ones – let alone win compensation when treatment has been botched. “A shadow of death is looming over us,” Ashwini Bajaj, a Haryana-based businessman, […] Continue reading -> Making Better Vaccine Choices in a Shifting Global Health Landscape 27/04/2026 Charlie Weller In an era of big global health budget cuts that often demand tough choices, identifying vaccine needs and priorities at national level is increasingly important. As we observe World Immunization Week, it’s time to recognize the pivotal role that National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) can play in guiding effective, evidence-based decisions – alongside global […] Continue reading -> Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support 21/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk factor for premature death after high blood pressure. “Air pollution is one of the world’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
In India, Cancer Is Increasingly Costing Survivors Their Livelihoods 23/07/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Mehrunnisa Maryam Life was normal for 27-year-old Delhi-based lawyer Deeba Fariyal until six years ago when she was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer that typically affects young adults. Since then, she has endured six relapses, leaving her with few treatment options. All the treatments have stopped working,” she said. “My cancer is one of […] Continue reading -> In India’s Mountains, Climate Change Is Rewriting the Map of Disease 02/07/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum In 1994, Manvati Nag, an indigenous woman from Bijapur district in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, married and moved to Halbaras village in the forested Dantewada region about 80 kilometres away. Although the move was relatively short, it dramatically altered her health. Before moving, Nag never got sick. But after her move, she started […] Continue reading -> Five Years after Landmark Diabetes Initiative: Cause to Celebrate but Even More to Accomplish 08/06/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The Global Diabetes Compact aims to improve diagnosis, care, and access to life-saving medications for those with diabetes. Already, countries in high-burden regions have improved along these key metrics. But as the number of people living with diabetes is projected to increase nearly 50% globally by 2050, much more needs to be accomplished. In a […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Heartbroken Families Face Huge Structural Barriers When Trying to Prove Medical Negligence in India 01/05/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum NEW DELHI – India faces thousands of medical negligence cases every year, but structural problems make it extremely difficult for patients’ families to find out what has happened to their loved ones – let alone win compensation when treatment has been botched. “A shadow of death is looming over us,” Ashwini Bajaj, a Haryana-based businessman, […] Continue reading -> Making Better Vaccine Choices in a Shifting Global Health Landscape 27/04/2026 Charlie Weller In an era of big global health budget cuts that often demand tough choices, identifying vaccine needs and priorities at national level is increasingly important. As we observe World Immunization Week, it’s time to recognize the pivotal role that National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) can play in guiding effective, evidence-based decisions – alongside global […] Continue reading -> Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support 21/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk factor for premature death after high blood pressure. “Air pollution is one of the world’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
In India’s Mountains, Climate Change Is Rewriting the Map of Disease 02/07/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum In 1994, Manvati Nag, an indigenous woman from Bijapur district in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, married and moved to Halbaras village in the forested Dantewada region about 80 kilometres away. Although the move was relatively short, it dramatically altered her health. Before moving, Nag never got sick. But after her move, she started […] Continue reading -> Five Years after Landmark Diabetes Initiative: Cause to Celebrate but Even More to Accomplish 08/06/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The Global Diabetes Compact aims to improve diagnosis, care, and access to life-saving medications for those with diabetes. Already, countries in high-burden regions have improved along these key metrics. But as the number of people living with diabetes is projected to increase nearly 50% globally by 2050, much more needs to be accomplished. In a […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Heartbroken Families Face Huge Structural Barriers When Trying to Prove Medical Negligence in India 01/05/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum NEW DELHI – India faces thousands of medical negligence cases every year, but structural problems make it extremely difficult for patients’ families to find out what has happened to their loved ones – let alone win compensation when treatment has been botched. “A shadow of death is looming over us,” Ashwini Bajaj, a Haryana-based businessman, […] Continue reading -> Making Better Vaccine Choices in a Shifting Global Health Landscape 27/04/2026 Charlie Weller In an era of big global health budget cuts that often demand tough choices, identifying vaccine needs and priorities at national level is increasingly important. As we observe World Immunization Week, it’s time to recognize the pivotal role that National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) can play in guiding effective, evidence-based decisions – alongside global […] Continue reading -> Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support 21/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk factor for premature death after high blood pressure. “Air pollution is one of the world’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Five Years after Landmark Diabetes Initiative: Cause to Celebrate but Even More to Accomplish 08/06/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The Global Diabetes Compact aims to improve diagnosis, care, and access to life-saving medications for those with diabetes. Already, countries in high-burden regions have improved along these key metrics. But as the number of people living with diabetes is projected to increase nearly 50% globally by 2050, much more needs to be accomplished. In a […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Heartbroken Families Face Huge Structural Barriers When Trying to Prove Medical Negligence in India 01/05/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum NEW DELHI – India faces thousands of medical negligence cases every year, but structural problems make it extremely difficult for patients’ families to find out what has happened to their loved ones – let alone win compensation when treatment has been botched. “A shadow of death is looming over us,” Ashwini Bajaj, a Haryana-based businessman, […] Continue reading -> Making Better Vaccine Choices in a Shifting Global Health Landscape 27/04/2026 Charlie Weller In an era of big global health budget cuts that often demand tough choices, identifying vaccine needs and priorities at national level is increasingly important. As we observe World Immunization Week, it’s time to recognize the pivotal role that National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) can play in guiding effective, evidence-based decisions – alongside global […] Continue reading -> Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support 21/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk factor for premature death after high blood pressure. “Air pollution is one of the world’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Heartbroken Families Face Huge Structural Barriers When Trying to Prove Medical Negligence in India 01/05/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum NEW DELHI – India faces thousands of medical negligence cases every year, but structural problems make it extremely difficult for patients’ families to find out what has happened to their loved ones – let alone win compensation when treatment has been botched. “A shadow of death is looming over us,” Ashwini Bajaj, a Haryana-based businessman, […] Continue reading -> Making Better Vaccine Choices in a Shifting Global Health Landscape 27/04/2026 Charlie Weller In an era of big global health budget cuts that often demand tough choices, identifying vaccine needs and priorities at national level is increasingly important. As we observe World Immunization Week, it’s time to recognize the pivotal role that National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) can play in guiding effective, evidence-based decisions – alongside global […] Continue reading -> Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support 21/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk factor for premature death after high blood pressure. “Air pollution is one of the world’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Heartbroken Families Face Huge Structural Barriers When Trying to Prove Medical Negligence in India 01/05/2026 Arsalan Bukhari & Naila Tabassum NEW DELHI – India faces thousands of medical negligence cases every year, but structural problems make it extremely difficult for patients’ families to find out what has happened to their loved ones – let alone win compensation when treatment has been botched. “A shadow of death is looming over us,” Ashwini Bajaj, a Haryana-based businessman, […] Continue reading -> Making Better Vaccine Choices in a Shifting Global Health Landscape 27/04/2026 Charlie Weller In an era of big global health budget cuts that often demand tough choices, identifying vaccine needs and priorities at national level is increasingly important. As we observe World Immunization Week, it’s time to recognize the pivotal role that National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) can play in guiding effective, evidence-based decisions – alongside global […] Continue reading -> Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support 21/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk factor for premature death after high blood pressure. “Air pollution is one of the world’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Making Better Vaccine Choices in a Shifting Global Health Landscape 27/04/2026 Charlie Weller In an era of big global health budget cuts that often demand tough choices, identifying vaccine needs and priorities at national level is increasingly important. As we observe World Immunization Week, it’s time to recognize the pivotal role that National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) can play in guiding effective, evidence-based decisions – alongside global […] Continue reading -> Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support 21/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk factor for premature death after high blood pressure. “Air pollution is one of the world’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support 21/04/2026 Sophia Samantaroy Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk factor for premature death after high blood pressure. “Air pollution is one of the world’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts