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Crucial steps to Global health: Insights from the World Health Summit 2023 as part of the Global Health Next Generation Network delegation

The World Health Summit 2023, held in Berlin, convened over 3,100 global health stakeholders from more than 106 countries. Among the attendees was a delegation from the Global Health Next Generation Network, a platform committed to involving and supporting young, dynamic professionals in participating in global health policies and discussions. Young professionals engaged in discussions, sharing their fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and research findings. We are the future leaders in healthcare and play a vital Read more…

By Joan Segui Barber, ago

Leveraging Digital Technologies for Mental Health: Insights from the World Health Summit 2023

Mental disorders are highly prevalent and have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life and overall well-being. However, a concerning treatment gap exists, where the demand for mental healthcare services far exceeds the available resources. To address this issue, digital technologies have emerged as a promising strategy. During my recent participation at the World Health Summit, I had the opportunity to explore this vital topic and gain valuable insights as a global health Read more…

By Sophie Eicher, ago

Health, Technology, and Climate: Shaping the Future of Health at the World Health Summit 2024

The World Health Summit 2024, held from 13 to 15 October in Berlin, Germany, gathered health professionals, policymakers, scientists, and tech innovators to tackle global health challenges. This event not only sparked new ideas but also challenged existing perceptions and showcased innovative solutions. Thanks to the generous support of the Global Health Next Generation Network (GHNGN), I had the unique opportunity to immerse myself in a global exchange of ideas and innovation—an experience that left Read more…

By Angela Gyamfi Amankwaa, ago

Reflections from the World Health Summit 2023: Collaborative Action and Innovation for Global Health

The World Health Summit (WHS) is an annual event that brings together global health experts, policymakers, and organisations to address some of the most pressing health challenges. I was one of the selected candidates to attend the WHS 2023 as a representative the Global Health Next Generation Network (GHNGH), and I had the privilege of engaging in meaningful discussions that left a lasting impact. From the alarming statistics to the transformative ideas, the World Health Read more…

By Silvia Grothe Riera, ago
Aspergillosis on the microscope

First WHO-led global initiative to systematically prioritize fungal pathogens

Fungal infections cause major morbidity and mortality in healthcare systems worldwide. According to the Global Action for Fungal Infections (GAFFI), 300 million people worldwide suffer from a serious fungal infection each year, with over 1.5 million of them dying from their infection. Nevertheless, in many places around the world, the prevalence and true burden of these diseases is unknown. Moreover, clinicians find very few treatment options for their patients. As a result, endemic regions and Read more…

By Romina Rios, ago
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Global Health Financial Architecture: Where we are and where we want to go

Reflections from the Global Health Summit, Berlin 2022 Global health is characterized by necessity. Worldwide, the needs of people greatly surpass our ability to meet those needs, and even the most ambitious goals don’t envision a future in which health promotion, protection, and medical assistance will reach every single person in the world when they need it. According to the latest published study regarding the availability of resources for health, the 2019 national health workforces Read more…

By Josefina Nuñez Sahr, ago
REAPYC meet up

Alcohol is public health – Insights of the Regional European Alcohol Policy Youth Conference

This summer, during the last week of July, the 3rd Regional European Alcohol Policy Youth Conference (REAPYC) was celebrated. The summit, organized by the Youth Health Organization (YHO) in partnership with the Youth Work Ireland, took place in Tullamore, Ireland, after being postponed both in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of our colleagues here at the Global Health Next Generation Network were invited to share our expertise and work with young Read more…

By Neus Rosell, ago
Surgical needs

Surgical Need in LMICs: The Hidden Burden

With this rapid shift of global disease burden to injuries and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), it remains important and necessary to turn global health attention towards developing intervention programmes and implementation strategies in prevention, early detection and timely intervention. However, there is still an enormous gap in the treatment options because only limited attention is being focused on surgical, obstetrical and anesthesia care, particularly in the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the obvious need, there is presently no coordinated research or funding strategy to support the development of surgical and trauma care in LMICs, as opposed to the strategies that exist for infectious burdens such as HIV, TB and/or malaria.

By Eleleta Surafel Abay, ago
Celebrating pride in Spain

Celebrating Pride: fighting for a country-wide transgender law in Spain

Today is June 28th, which means that the world celebrates Pride Day one more time with people commemorating diversity and human rights nearly everywhere. In Spain, the festivities almost fall on the same date of the first anniversary of the approval of the so-called “Trans Law” project. The project for a decree, passed on June 29th last year, aims at improving LGBT+ people’s experience in society, especially trans people. Here, we will discuss its local Read more…

By Almudena Sanz Gutierrez, ago

Monkeypox, the dangers of stigma and new epidemics

We are still trying to recover from collective fatigue and exhaustion as a result of an ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and, recently, a new disease made headlines across the globe. Monkeypox, a disease caused by a virus closely related to smallpox and which results in a milder smallpox-like disease, was diagnosed in a patient in the United Kingdom who had recently travelled to Nigeria, where the disease is endemic. Soon, an outbreak would be confirmed when Read more…

By Ismael Ibarra Nava, ago