BMJ is looking for an ambitious and dynamic Editor-in-Chief to lead BMJ Global Health, one of the world’s foremost journals in global health. The candidate should be an active researcher in a relevant field. Specialists in any field of global health are welcome to apply. The Editor-in-Chief will act as an ambassador for the journal […]
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Becoming a better undergraduate research mentor
Undergraduate research experiences are increasingly desired by students and are often considered essential when applying to postgraduate programmes, but mentoring undergraduates is not always straightforward. Since 2018, I have involved more than 20 students in my project on reproductive health and HIV/AIDS in Europe. This research course is part of a study abroad program […]
Editorial announcement: Dr Seye Abimbola
Dr Seye Abimbola has decided to step down from his role as Editor in Chief of BMJ Global Health after nearly 9 years and two terms in post. Under Dr Abimbola’s leadership, the title, which launched in 2016, has become one of the leading journals in global health, with a strong focus on promoting equity in […]
What we’ve learned from trachoma elimination can help fight other infectious diseases
Last summer the World Health Organization confirmed Iraq as the 18th country in the world to eliminate the blinding disease trachoma as a public health problem, just months after Benin and Mali achieved the same goal. Each elimination takes us another step closer to beating this ancient scourge which turns sufferers’ eyelashes inwards causing […]
Will deterrents to migration strengthen the health workforce in Nigeria?
About two weeks into February, the Nursing Council in Nigeria announced a new policy to curb the migration of the nursing workforce. This policy, which will come into effect in March, will require that entry-level nurses work for a minimum of two years before applying for verification of their nursing licence for overseas work. […]
Large scale AI based diabetic tele-retinopathy screening project in Saudi Arabia
Diabetes is a significant public health concern in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and globally. Diabetes damages blood vessels all over the human body. When diabetes damages the blood vessels in the retina of the eyes, it can cause a condition called diabetic retinopathy that can cause blindness. Globally, the prevalence of diabetes […]
Addressing barriers to cervical cancer prevention in the Philippines
‘’Prevention is better than cure” – this adage has been around for centuries, and remains to be a fundamental principle of modern medicine. As we celebrate world cancer prevention awareness month this February, we focus on cervical cancer, which has become one of the most preventable malignancies, thanks to effective primary and secondary prevention strategies. […]
Many efforts yet few achievements: Where should healthcare quality improvement policies focus in LMICs?
Challenges related to availability and access to good quality healthcare services contribute to about 15% of deaths in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, the attention to quality healthcare in many countries has not been adequate, albeit rising over the years. Several studies highlight challenges in healthcare quality, including the availability of health services, […]
Exploring art therapy as a means of stress reduction in Myanmar’s turbulent environment
Introduction In the midst of tough times in Myanmar, especially since the military took over in February 2021, stress has been on the rise. Life has become harder for many people. But there is something surprising and powerful comes in—art. Yes, drawing, painting, and being creative have become like a helping hand, a way […]
Improving COVID-19 vaccine accessibility in urban settings: a case study from Bihar, India
Health systems across the globe experienced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a year, many vaccine candidates received emergency approval; however, from discovery to herd immunity, it poses challenges, primarily in its development, affordability, accessibility, and acceptability. Developed countries faced challenges mostly in its acceptability, while developing countries faced challenges in its rollout, […]