Tag: health governance
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Six Activists and Organizers Tackling Global Health’s Trust Problem
Why trust is the missing piece in global health Global health has long relied on a mix of science, policy, and philanthropy to address crises from antibiotic resistance to malnutrition. Yet a growing distrust—between communities and researchers, between funders and recipients, and between policymakers and front-line workers—threatens to derail breakthrough solutions. The #FuturePerfect25 project spotlights…
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Public Servant Speaks Out as Queensland Pill-Testing Program Is Rolled Back
Background: Queensland’s Pill-Testing Program and its Unwinding In recent years, several Australian jurisdictions piloted pill-testing or drug-checking programs as harm-reduction measures, aiming to reduce overdoses and provide safer outcomes for festival-goers and other communities. Queensland, where a fledgling pill-testing initiative gained attention for its potential to inform users about the contents of substances, has seen…
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Nigeria’s Public Health Shield Under Pressure as Tobacco Interference Index Drops to 62
Nigeria’s 2025 TII Index: A Slide Down the Rankings Nigeria has dropped to 62nd place in the global Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index for 2025, a worrying signal for public health advocates and policymakers. The annual index measures how effectively a country’s public health policies are insulated from the influence of the tobacco industry. A…
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Nigeria Slides to 62 in Global Tobacco Interference Rankings: Implications for Public Health Policy
Overview: Nigeria Drops to 62 on the Global Tobacco Interference Index Nigeria has slipped to 62nd place on the Global Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index, signaling growing vulnerabilities in the country’s public health defenses against tobacco industry influence. Released from the 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index, the report highlights how corporate tactics and…
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Ireland to Consider Statutory Public Inquiry into Children’s Spinal Care
Overview: Aimed Reform in Pediatric Spinal Care The Tánaiste and Health Minister have signaled a major policy shift in Ireland by proposing a statutory public inquiry into the care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida. The move, described as a public interest measure, would formalize a comprehensive examination of past practice, current protocols, and…
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Decolonizing Global Health: Key Concepts, Actions, and Contributors — A Scoping Review
Introduction: A decade of debate, a call to action Decolonizing global health has emerged as a critical lens for rethinking power, knowledge, and governance in international health. A recent scoping review screened 1,536 articles to identify what decolonizing global health means, its core components, proposed actions, and who is contributing to the dialogue. The findings…
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Rebooting Digital Health for Children in South Asia: A Systemic Shift for Safer, Smarter Care
Introduction: A Digital Reboot for Child Health in South Asia Digital transformation has reshaped how communities interact with health information and services. In South Asia, where millions of children rely on primary health care, a systemic reboot is overdue. The vision is clear: interoperable digital data, ethical AI, and scalable health technologies that improve access,…