It is estimated that women comprise nearly 70% of the global health and social workforce, yet they only hold about 25% of senior leadership roles. This week, we share our thoughts on why we lack female leadership in healthcare and highlight why gender inequality is a global health issue. We discuss the socioeconomic factors that…

If the health care sector was a country, it would be the 5th largest emitter of carbon dioxide.” In this episode we emphasise why the climate change crisis is also a global health crisis. We further discuss the biggest culprits of carbon dioxide emissions and whether climate change policies are fair and equitable for low-and-middle-income…

Many people across the world are thought to rely on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. In this episode, we explore different definitions of traditional medicine and address some harmful traditional health practices, while also highlighting those that could have some health benefits. We also discuss ways to integrate traditional medicine and traditional…

Millions of people are pushed into extreme poverty simply because they pay large sums of money for healthcare. In this episode, we discuss the feasibility of universal health coverage, highlighting arguments for and against this principle. We emphasise on the implications of lacking financial protection and the collective efforts required from stakeholders across the globe…

Today we are spilling our own tea! There has been an on-going mental health crisis amongst students at universities, which worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 lockdown factors such as self-isolation, loss of structured occupations at work, school or university, disrupted transitions into employment and COVID-19 anxiety…

Is butt enhancement surgery a global health concern? In this episode, we discuss the procedures, costs and possible complications of Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs). We highlight the reasons for the growing demand of BBLs over the past decade. We also assess the unrealistic beauty standards set on women in today’s society and suggest possible solutions…