[ad_1] Actions need to be taken now by the leadership of countries in the Global South and CSOs (which includes community groups) to improve global vaccine equity through increasing access and pathways for delivery. Increasing access […]
[ad_1] WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC The secondary attack rate (SAR) and risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection were higher for contacts in households. However, few studies analysed the SAR and the risk for infection of […]
[ad_1] Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 753.4 million reported cases and over 6.8 million deaths globally as of 1 February 2023.1 Early in the pandemic, older people, and people with pre-existing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) […]
[ad_1] WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC Race/ethnicity is an important social determinant of mental disorders and contributes to inequalities in mental healthcare use and mental health outcomes resulting from barriers to access, biases in […]
[ad_1] Summary box Building on the key learning points from major global health initiatives and drawing out their implications for the Pandemic Fund, the authors examine recent critiques and new policy solutions in a wider and […]
[ad_1] WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC Although respectful maternity care (RMC) is a crucial component of quality of care and a human right, there is evidence that many women do not access RMC, particularly […]
[ad_1] Summary box The polycrisis era has resulted in global food price surges, shortages and worsened health outcomes, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. Addressing structural inequalities and prioritising social protection expansion can help reduce poverty, promote resilience […]
[ad_1] Over 200 health journals call on the United Nations (UN), political leaders and health professionals to recognise that climate change and biodiversity loss are one indivisible crisis and must be tackled together to preserve health […]
[ad_1] WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS Community health workers (CHWs) from indigenous communities of the Peruvian Amazon provided front-line care, education and logistical support without formal training, resources or compensation […]
[ad_1] Introduction Violence against women is a serious human rights violation and a major concern for public health.1 2 The most common form of violence against women is abuse that is perpetrated by a current or […]