Health is at the heart of the climate crisis. The health of individuals, of communities and nations, of our non-human kin and even our planet’s health, are all at the mercy of global heating and climate change. Health professionals have an opportunity to use our trusted voices to centre health in the debate. Our advocacy […]
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From Criminalization to Empowerment: Behavioral Strategies Against Systemic Inequities for Transgender Individuals in Pakistan. By Dr Mehr Muhammad Adeel Riaz and Dr Nagina Khan
There is intense debate in Pakistan around the question of whether gender dysphoria should be classified as a medical condition or viewed as an inherent aspect of a person’s identity. According to the ICD-11 classification and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders- 5 (DSM-5) manual from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), gender dysphoria […]
The Multifaceted Problem Of Mental Health In Mexico: Challenges And Perspectives. By Prof. Jesús Ramírez-Bermúdez
By examining the academic and healthcare landscapes of Mexico and Latin America, it is possible to gain insights into the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach that acknowledges the interplay of sociocultural and biological factors affecting mental health. The prevalent issues in the region encompass major depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, addictions, neurodevelopmental problems, chronic mental […]
Mental health disparity and family involvement in the care of people living with mental health disorders in Nigeria – the UPTH care mode. By Dr. Frances Nkechi Adiukwu and Mrs. Ibiye Soingo George
Healthcare disparity exists in the context of mental health care in Nigeria and Africa as a continent. This disparity is present in mental health care service availability, human resources, and access to mental health care treatment 1. The situation is further exacerbated by the economic disparity among individuals influencing who can have access to the […]
Empowering women as leaders in urban slums to reduce surgical inequity in India. By Prof. Rahul M. Jindal
INTRODUCTION: I describe my team’s work in empowering women as community health workers (CHW) in urban slums of a metropolitan city of India. We conceptualized SATHI (Surgical Accredited & Trained Healthcare Initiative) as an intermediary channel through which those in need could be linked to service providers. This is an all-female work force with […]
Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Fourth Global Digital Divide? By Prof. Raywat Deonandan
Thirty years ago, economist Bengt-Åke Lundvall wrote that “the most fundamental resource in [a] modern economy is knowledge and, accordingly, the most important process is learning.” [1] Around the same time, Nelson Mandela commented that “eliminating the distinction between the information-rich and information-poor is… critical to eliminating economic and other inequalities between North and South.” […]
Healthcare inequalities and social justice by Dr Nagina Khan and Professor Rahul Jindal
I am delighted to open the second part of the Healthcare Inequalities and Social Justice blog series. My editorial focus will be on Global Health. In this series BMJ Leader and I will bring to you yet another set of powerful blogs, however this time from around the world, to share our collective vision. Professor […]
Greener Leader Blog Series: Many small steps create big change. By Dr Frances Cundill
Ultimately, I want to leave the world in a better place for my children and future generations, and for them to live happy and healthy lives. Whilst the climate news stories can feel disheartening at times, I believe that a brighter future is still possible, and, if anything, it has made me more determined to […]
In conversation with Dr. Victor Montori
This interview was originally posted on MedicsVoices.com – https://medicsvoices.com/victor-montori-kindness-in-medical-care/ To watch this interview on YouTube, please follow this link Hello, I’m Domhnall MacAuley and welcome to MedicsVoices.com where we speak to the key opinion leaders in health and medicine around the world. Today I’m speaking to Victor Montori. Victor has had a fascinating medical career, beginning […]
Population health improvement, and the role of NHS trusts: A paradigm shift for today’s leaders and tomorrow’s NHS. By Dr. Ahmed Seedat and Simon O’Donoghue
Improving population health is one of the top priorities for Integrated Care Systems (ICSs)1. Given the unique relationship between clinicians and patients and their respective understanding of the local health context, both have an opportunity to support, influence and lead on population health interventions2. What is less clear is the role of acute NHS trusts […]