Risk of dying from cancer in some poorer districts of England over 70% higher than wealthy districts, study suggests

The risk of dying from the 10 forms of cancer with the largest death toll for men and women varies massively depending on the district in England where people live, according to a study published in The Lancet Oncology.  Cancer is now the leading cause of death in England, having overtaken cardiovascular diseases, however there…

First WHO report details devastating impact of hypertension and ways to stop it

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against this silent killer. The report shows approximately 4 out of every 5 people with hypertension are not adequately treated, but if countries can scale up coverage,…

Largest genetic study of epilepsy to date provides new insights on why epilepsy develops and potential treatments

The largest genetic study of its kind, coordinated by the International League Against Epilepsy, including scientists from FutureNeuro at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, has discovered specific changes in our DNA that increase the risk of developing epilepsy.  The research, published in Nature Genetics, greatly advances our knowledge of why epilepsy develops and…

Complete this 5-minute survey and help shape the future of health care worldwide

Universal access to reliable healthcare information: Complete this 5-minute survey and help shape the future of health care worldwide Can you imagine a world where every person and every health worker has timely access to the information they need to protect their own health and the health of others? Where every person is protected from…

Investigative journalism grants for Africa

For more information check out -https://www.rcdij.org/the-rcdij-africa-fund/ The Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative Journalism is seeking applications for the RCDIJ Africa Fund to support small to mid-scale data and/or investigative journalism projects spanning a wide range of areas consistent with the objectives, including education, health, security, environment, democracy, corruption, economy, migration, technology, culture, and development. Categories The…

AxessHealth launches first connected & engaged network of African HCPs

AxessHealth is pleased to announce the launch of its advanced mobile and web technology platform, providing a free, connected communications hub for Africa’s healthcare professionals. With unrivalled features, AxessHealth enables HCP engagement, houses educational content, provides a cross-sector communication channel, and pushes relevant news and career information to its users. With associated partners including Amref,…

Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Hosted by WHO to Examine Evidence and Boost Health Advancements

The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18 August 2023​ in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Co-hosted by the Government of India, the Summit will explore the role of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in addressing pressing health challenges and driving progress in global health and sustainable development. High-level…

SciDev.Net to provide media training to Science Granting Councils in Africa

SciDev.Net are to help members of the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI) in sub-Saharan Africa better communicate their research to the media, policymakers and wider public. SciDev.Net – whose Script training programme already provides free training and networking resources for journalists, scientists to communicate science in an engaging and accurate way – will deliver training…

Innovative Website Launched to Facilitate Career Advancement for Agricultural Professionals

A new Skills for Agriculture website has been launched by CABI to help the career progression of professionals working in agriculture. Workers, employers and educators can use the resource for a range of uses including developing job descriptions, supporting personal career planning and training needs, as well as identifying gaps in educational provision. The Skills…