public health

May 20, 2020 2199 views

On May 4, Nigeria’s federal government gradually started easing a five-week lockdown in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos State, along with…

January 19, 2018 2487 views

Connections are being made between climate change and a resurgence in viral disease, but Oghenekevwe Oghenechovwen, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent…

September 11, 2017 2405 views

The virus behind an outbreak now affecting Pakistan was first classified in Africa more than 60 years ago, writes Omer…

October 13, 2016 3129 views

Science and technology have done much to improve health in recent generations, but Omer Fayshal Pavel, 22, a Correspondent from…

August 18, 2016 2861 views

An infectious outbreak raises questions about personal choice and public health, writes Santhiya Ramadas, 26, a Correspondent from Malaysia, as…

August 18, 2016 2346 views

Promoting public health requires action as well as words, writes Olurogba John Badewo, 27, a Correspondent from Ile-Ife in Nigeria,…

April 15, 2016 7412 views

Hepatitis is a growing public health issue in Cameroon, writes Eyoh Fidel, 24, a Correspondent from Cameroon. Low rates of…

January 19, 2016 2786 views

Universal vaccination is essential for public health, writes Jake Elson, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bunbury in Australia, as he…

November 6, 2015 2658 views

Health impacts of climate change now being felt in the Caribbean, writes Advira Shand, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Manchester in…

February 11, 2015 3076 views

Over the past century public health has led to improved life expectancies, global reduction in infant and child deaths, and…