Global Health Unfiltered Blog
Bridging the Gap Between Prescriptions and Patient Action
Medication adherence is an often overlooked yet crucial part of global health. More prominent issues frequently eclipse it. As we engage in discussions about groundbreaking medical advancements and the latest health trends, the issue of poor medication adherence patiently awaits its moment of recognition.
Brain Drain of African Health Workers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
How COVID-19 Helped to Kickstart a New Public Health Order for Africa
How African Health Systems Can End their Dependency on Foreign Aid
The Future of Medicine is in Africa's Genes
Though improvements in genetic research globally have been impressive, the African continent is lagging behind. This lag is best evidenced by the limited contribution of African genomics to databases - a mere 2%!!! Prof. Wonkam sees this deficiency as a missed opportunity for medicine and science as a whole.