Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.
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One billion obese people
One in eight people worldwide are now obese, but that doesn’t mean they are better fed.
Junior doctors strike in South Korea
More than two thirds of junior doctors continue strike in South Korea
Global Trade vs Health Equality
Intellectual property rights on Covid-19 treatments continue to impact poorer countries
Dengue Outbreak in Latin America
Dengue clinics set up in Rio de Janeiro’s carnival week amid Latin American outbreak
Getting vaccinations to remote South Sudan
In the midst of flooding, doctors attempt to combat a Hepatitis E outbreak by boat.
Surviving Noma Disease
What its like living after having Noma disease as researchers hold an inaugural meeting.
Cape Verde Eliminates Malaria
Elimination and vaccinations: A week of progress in the fight against Malaria
Are outcomes better with female surgeons?
Patients treated by female surgeons have fewer adverse postoperative outcomes.
2024 in global health
What health advances, challenges and discoveries will the next 12 months hold?