by Agathe Masson | May 15, 2025 | Healthcare Systems, NCD Policy, News
World Hypertension Day 2025 | Theme: “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” High blood pressure (hypertension) remains one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. Yet in many low- and...
by Agathe Masson | Jan 29, 2025 | Access to Care, Healthcare Systems, News
Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable and treatable cancers. Yet it disproportionately affects women in countries with low Human Development Index (HDI), where screening and treatment services often face systemic challenges. Recognising this, the World...
by Agathe Masson | Nov 19, 2024 | Healthcare Systems, NCD Policy, News
“Localisation.” It’s a term we’ve heard frequently in recent years, but not without its critics—and perhaps rightly so. Many argue that “localisation” doesn’t fully capture the essence of legitimising communities to lead their own health solutions, often implying a...
by Agathe Masson | Jan 15, 2024 | Access to Care, Healthcare Systems, News
The global impact of cervical cancer is staggering, with approximately 660,000 new cases recorded in 2022, resulting in 350,000 deaths – 94% of which occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). [Explore the WHO’s dedicated page on Cervical Cancer for...
