This field focuses on different determinants of health, such as food security, equity and access to health services. Further, the pandemic has stressed and highlighted the importance of the field of global health, which is why this topic will be of particular relevance for HDRI.
Myanmar’s Pathway to Poverty Reduction through Universal Health Coverage: Addressing Challenges in the Health Financing Scheme
“Through its effects on population health and productivity, UHC plays an integral part not only in reducing health inequalities but also in alleviating global poverty (…) A recent WHO report suggests the goal of UHC is moving further away as 996 million people worldwide spent more than 10 percent of their household budget on health out…
The impact of COVID-19 disruptions on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) supply chain and service delivery: A case comparison of the Philippines and Colombia
“Quarantine measures and mobility restrictions disproportionately affected women and girls, in terms of financial insecurity and additional caregiving burdens brought on by lockdown measures.” By Winnie Chu Published on 22 August, 2022
Why is Central and Eastern Europe still the region with the highest cardiovascular disease in the world?
Despite a steady decrease in the cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) following the disintegration of the Soviet bloc in 1989 and accession to the European Union (EU), the East-West disparities are still significant, with mortality rates being about three times higher. CVDs are responsible for nearly one-third of all deaths…
Ethnic diversity in Global Health: Current discourse and recommendations for a more diverse Global Health System
Ethnic diversity in Global Health (GH) can come in various forms. Two of these are ethnic diversity in the medical profession and ethnic diversity in health-related research. Ethnic diversity in the medical profession has been relatively low up until now. Less than a third of all medical students are Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour…
Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance: The Indian Perspective
“[Antimicrobial Resistance] AMR, although not a new threat, has become a significant part of the global health canon only in the last few decades. As of now, AMR is the cause of over 700,000 deaths annually, a number that is projected to increase up to 10 million by the year 2050. [India’s] antibiotic culture manifests…
Informal Payments in the Hungarian and Indian Public Healthcare System a Comparative Analysis
This toolkit is part of HDRI’s first toolkit series and is a collective effort made by our fellow researchers Barbara Caltabiano, Deepshikha Chhetri, Milo Infuso, Sanya Srivastavaand research coordinator Kuan-Ju Chen. Published on June, 2021 The front page cover illustration is courtesy of theartist, Rouxbin Smit, and is protected by copyrights.For further/any queries, please contactrouxbinesmit@gmail.com
When Work Impacts Mental Health: Burnout, a Silent Crisis in Global Health – A European Analysis
Burnout is silent and – at times – invisible. Exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced self-esteem are among the main consequences of such work-related stress. As evidence shows, professional distress can provoke serious mental manifestations, as depression disorders and anxiety. In general, when a person experiences burnout, any sphere of his/her life will automatically be influenced by…
The Challenge of Under-Nutrition and Obesity: Addressing the Double Burden Malnutrition Issue in Nigeria
Since the 2000s, academic literature has emerged concerning the nutrition transition in Sub- Saharan Africa. This term designates the change in nutrition habits, from cereal and fiber-rich diets, to more sugar, salty, fat, and animal-sourced foods. This “new problem”, resulting in high rates of obesity and associated chronic diseases, goes hand in hand with an…
How Do Water-Related Diseases Impact Gender Equality ? – An Analysis of Brazil
This paper assesses the linkages between childhood health, water-related diseases and gender equality in Brazil. Due to poor access and quality of water and sanitation services in Brazil, there is a high incidence of water-related diseases among children. In this context, women’s gender roles of caregivers place a heavier burden on their lives as they…
Institutionalising Comprehensive Sex Education For Adolescentes and Young People in Health Policies and System in India
During adolescence, comprehensive sex education is of prime importance to make young people aware of the sexual health and also provide support to address their sexual and reproductive needs. The Adolescent-friendly health clinics (AFHCs) under the National Adolescent Health Program were launched in 2014, however, the uptake and outreach of services has not been promising…
Analysis of Reproductive Health of Tribal Women in Jharkhand: Assessing the Situation, Barriers to Health Care and the Way Forward
Reproductive health of the tribal women in India is less studied. There is lack of systematic and comprehensive research studies, which provide information regarding the health status of the tribal community. The main objective of this paper is to find out the reproductive health status of tribal women in the age range of 15-45 years…
Assessing the Suitability of Implementing South Korea’s Healthcare Model in African Developing Countries – What Should We Care About?
Since the mid-2010s, South Korea has progressively undertaken partnerships with four African countries (i.e. Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda) to share its policy experience in public healthcare. While the lessons learned in Korea may benefit partner developing countries, caution is needed to avoid the unnatural implantation of the Korean system elsewhere, in light of the…
Cultural, regulatory and socio-economic factors governing the attitudes and uses of traditional Chinese medicine in France and Italy
This paper will analyse the cultural, regulatory (legislative) and socio- economic factors affecting TCM use, specifically in France and Italy. Comparisons between the two countries will help to illustrate the significance of the different factors. This analysis will provide insights into areas in which potential changes and policies can be implemented to remove existing barriers…
The Bangladeshi Textile Sector: And its Not-So-Fashionable Health Implications
In the growing world of fast fashion and its ever-decreasing prices, the average consumer is too often unaware of the ‘shadow world’ of the global textile industry. Each t-shirt and each pair of jeans hanging in our local shops may indeed have a dire story to tell; potentially entailing child labor and environmental exploitation and…
Addressing Health Needs of Immigrants in France
In view of the specific needs of migrants and their often precarious health status, this article examines the recommendations of the French High Council for Public Health (HCSP) for the first medical visit of incoming migrants (primo-arrivants). Being their first point of contact with the French healthcare system, the medical visit that incoming migrants receive…
Water, Sanitation and Health in Informal Settlements: Health and Community-Based Approaches to Tackle Tuberculosis Among Lima’s Urban Poor
Urbanization worldwide has led to an increasing number of urban poor, often resulting in a surge of informal settlements. Poor living conditions and the lack of water and sanitation services (WSS) have a direct impact on the health of the residents of these settlements. In Lima, major challenges are still faced to improve the health…
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Case in Favor of Community-Based Interventions
Nowadays, approximately 200 million girls and women undergo the practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) across African countries and, to a lesser extent, in Asia and the Middle East. Since the 1990s, the international community has raised awareness on the risks associated with this custom and therefore expressed interest for its eradication. Subsequently, pressure has…
Factors of Vaccine Availability: An Examination of the Global Vaccine Market
Vaccines are one of the best tools to enhance Global Health security, and their worldwide availability is often a result of international cooperation. This begs the question on how vaccines are distributed among nations. The examination of the vaccine market reveals the issues that are inherent in the existing system and also identifies three major…
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