Global Health Unfiltered Blog
The Devastating Impact of Misdiagnosed and Delayed Tuberculosis Treatment
One look at my Chest X-ray and her mouth went agape. “She has TB,” she declared, “which has caused quite a lot of damage to the chest.” My mother, the strongest woman I know, was visibly shaken.
Can We End Tuberculosis?
This year’s World TB Day (24 March 2024) theme is ‘Yes! We can end TB!’. It conveys a message of hope that getting back on track to turn the tide against the TB epidemic is possible. The emphasis is on turning commitments into tangible actions.
We want your services but not your family: a case for the migrant care worker
As an aging society, the population of seniors aged 80 and over in the UK is expected to double from 2.7 million to 5.4 million by 2031. With these figures in mind, it seems the British public will continue to rely on the services of migrant care workers, who currently make up 17% of the care sector.
Private aspirations
Last year, after working in government for 20 years, I decided to go private. I have always believed that specialty surgery will only develop in this country with private investment.
Breathe In, Breathe Out: Air Pollution and Inequity
Even though every one of India's 1.4 billion residents resides in regions where they breathe unhealthy air that exceeds the air-quality guideline set by the World Health Organization, the marginalized and disadvantaged communities face the disproportionate effect of such high levels of air pollution.
Malnutrition Among Cleft Patients: A Neglected Burden in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Bottling a Genie: Insulin Access in Low-Income Countries
Cardiac Surgery in Africa: A Student Perspective
Unmasking the Silent Killer: Cervical Cancer in Africa
Who sets Africa’s research agenda?
The day African scientists take up their responsibility of getting engaged and intentional about improving the level of research without dependence on foreign bodies is the day they will determine the African research agenda.
How to Decolonize Our Minds and Global Health
Lost Limbs, Lives, and Livelihoods
As I watched him fix my phone, Amidu narrated his ordeal after being discharged from the trauma ward. The realization that his right leg was amputated evoked a mix of shock, sadness, and sympathy in me as I listened to him.
From Lunacy to Mental Health: Prioritizing mental health in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s president, Julius Maada Bio, recently announced the creation of a national mental health task force. What may be routine in other countries is big news here. For the first time, the government is prioritizing mental health alongside issues like education and social welfare.
Safeguarding India and Nigeria’s Future: Exploring Youth and Road Safety
Brain Drain of African Health Workers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
How COVID-19 Helped to Kickstart a New Public Health Order for Africa
Local and international experts in global health; who's to say?
In rejecting the “local expert” label, researchers in LMICs are saying that they have had enough! They are in essence demanding to be seen as equals with researchers from institutions based in HICs. They want their expertise and experiences to be recognized and acknowledged in all spheres of global public health, from research ideation, funding, and publishing to implementation.
How African Health Systems Can End their Dependency on Foreign Aid
Blogging for a Healthier World: 60 Platform Recommendations
The Future of Medicine is in Africa's Genes
Though improvements in genetic research globally have been impressive, the African continent is lagging behind. This lag is best evidenced by the limited contribution of African genomics to databases - a mere 2%!!! Prof. Wonkam sees this deficiency as a missed opportunity for medicine and science as a whole.