A Social Animal: Recognizing social connection as a pillar of health and wellbeing
Amid the rise of social isolation and loneliness, recognizing social connection as an integral part of our health is crucial.... Read More
Health and Population
Six Projects Aim to Tackle Food Insecurity in the UK
From public restaurants to free school meals, the projects explore ways to address food insecurity in the country, amidst cost-of-living crisis.... Read More
Nafas Indonesia and DBS Foundation Launch White Paper on Air Pollution and Pneumonia in Jakarta Toddlers
A study launched by Nafas Indonesia and the DBS Foundation revealed worrying findings regarding the link between fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) and increasing cases of pneumonia in Jakarta toddlers.... Read More
Integrating Environmental Indicators in Stunting Eradication Strategy
Beyond food security and nutrition, environmental indicators are an overlooked key factor in stunting eradication efforts.... Read More
WHO’s Toolkit on Walking and Cycling to Support Regular Physical Activity
The World Health Organization released a toolkit on walking and cycling to encourage regular physical activity through policy interventions.... Read More
Three Decades of Progress for Girls’ Health
A UNICEF report takes a closer look at how far we’ve come in supporting girls’ health and how far we still need to go.... Read More
Africa Establishes the Africa Epidemic Fund for Stronger Outbreak Response
Africa established the Africa Epidemic Fund to provide flexible funding for outbreak preparedness and responses.... Read More
Systemic Intervention Needed to Address Anemia Among Adolescent Girls and Women
Stronger interventions are needed in the prevention and management of anemia among adolescent girls and women as a systemic health problem.... Read More
Southeast Asians as the Biggest Microplastic Eaters
Humans are becoming bigger and bigger microplastic eaters, and Southeast Asians get the biggest portion.... Read More
The Ongoing Battle Against Pneumonia in the Global South
Despite medical progress, pneumonia in the Global South remains a silent killer due to limited healthcare access.... Read More