Global Health Unfiltered Blog
Q&A: Revolutionizing musculoskeletal sarcoma treatment in Kenya
Breathe In, Breathe Out: Air Pollution and Inequity
Even though every one of India's 1.4 billion residents resides in regions where they breathe unhealthy air that exceeds the air-quality guideline set by the World Health Organization, the marginalized and disadvantaged communities face the disproportionate effect of such high levels of air pollution.
Malnutrition Among Cleft Patients: A Neglected Burden in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Bottling a Genie: Insulin Access in Low-Income Countries
Unmasking the Silent Killer: Cervical Cancer in Africa
Lost Limbs, Lives, and Livelihoods
As I watched him fix my phone, Amidu narrated his ordeal after being discharged from the trauma ward. The realization that his right leg was amputated evoked a mix of shock, sadness, and sympathy in me as I listened to him.
From Lunacy to Mental Health: Prioritizing mental health in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s president, Julius Maada Bio, recently announced the creation of a national mental health task force. What may be routine in other countries is big news here. For the first time, the government is prioritizing mental health alongside issues like education and social welfare.
Safeguarding India and Nigeria’s Future: Exploring Youth and Road Safety
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.