Introduction Gastroschisis mortality is disproportionately high in Africa due in part to delayed presentation and limited ...

Integration of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) prevention, screening and treatment into maternal, newborn and child healthcare (MNCH) services has become increasingly important as countries address ...

Louse-borne relapsing fever (LBRF), caused by Borrelia recurrentis and transmitted by the human body louse, remains a persistent health emergency in Ethiopia, resulting in preventable mortality among ...

Introduction Glucose is a major determinant of fetal growth, but its relative contribution in different ethnic groups or populations is not fully understood. The Hyperglycaemia and Adverse Pregnancy ...

Background Congenital anomalies are among the common health problems faced by children in low- and middle-income countries, ...

Background Data-sharing mandates from funders and journals have increased in recent years, but little is known about how shared data are used. Existing research has focused on access frameworks, with ...

Lockdown measures have been introduced worldwide to contain the transmission of COVID-19. However, the term ‘lockdown’ is not well-defined. Indeed, WHO’s reference to ‘so-called lockdown measures’ ...

Background Internationally, investment in hospital-based services for sexual violence is increasing. However, service ...

Introduction Even with accessible and effective diagnostic tests and treatment, malaria remains a leading cause of death among children under five. Malaria case management requires prompt diagnosis ...

This case study describes how high vaccination coverage was achieved during the 2024 polio vaccination campaign in Gaza amid ...

Background Although 90% of the global adolescent population resides in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), cross-national mental health research has primarily focused on high-income countries.

Introduction Since the 1970s, voluntary contributions have become an increasingly important component of WHO’s budget. As voluntary contributions tend to be earmarked for donor-specified programmes ...