Oct 31, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively working to improve access to healthcare for under-served communities, targeting low-income, rural, and marginalized populations. Zisis Kozlakidis and Debra Leiolani Garcia provide an overview of these initiatives The concept of health equity is at the core of many national and international organizations, including the United Nations, and has ...

Climate change poses growing challenges to human health and well-being. Extreme events such as heavy rainfall and heatwaves can strain health systems and harm population health.

Jan 29, 2025 · Carl Johnson, of agricultural asset finance lenders Anglo Scottish Finance, takes a look at the outlook for UK agriculture in 2025 The UK agriculture sector accounts for 70% of our total land area, contributing £13.7 billion to the UK economy in 2023 and employing 462,100 people. Despite this, UK farming continues to face several scalability issues and a reliance on a skilled, seasonal ...

Feb 24, 2025 · Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) could soon make clean energy from Earth’s natural heat cost-competitive with grid power, potentially revolutionising the energy landscape by 2027 The quest for reliable, clean energy may soon find a powerful ally beneath our feet. Researchers at Stanford University have revealed that enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), which harness the Earth’s natural ...

Feb 25, 2025 · Crown Commercial Service provides an explanation of open frameworks and the opportunities they present for the public sector The Procurement Act 2023 is implementing a slate of changes to the regulations that govern the way money is spent on the buying and selling of goods, products and services in the UK. Among the major changes is the introduction of a new kind of procurement framework ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Innovation is difficult to quantify, yet its impact is undeniable. The Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators™ 2024 report ranks the world’s most forward-thinking companies and institutions, measuring their technological impact and industry leadership The proprietary ranking system focuses on: The quality and influence of patented inventions rather than sheer quantity. Long-term innovation ...

Mar 4, 2025 · Interoperability in healthcare is the ability to share and use patient information across different healthcare systems. In the NHS, this is vital for improving patient experience and comprehension When systems work together smoothly, patients receive consistent and personalised information, which helps them better understand their care and feel more satisfied. Interoperability’s importance ...

Mar 10, 2025 · A recent study led by experts from the University of Manchester suggests that introducing a UK-wide sampling program alongside the existing cervical smear test could help remove the barriers that prevent people from attending cervical screening The research focuses on tackling health inequities; this shows how other methods, like self-sampling, could improve screening uptake and help protect ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Quantum computing has been at the forefront of technological advancements, holding the potential to revolutionise fields ranging from cryptography to materials science Since 2023, the field has seen remarkable strides in hardware, algorithms, and practical applications. This article provides an overview of the key developments shaping the quantum computing landscape. 1. Quantum hardware ...

Feb 7, 2025 · Pandemic preparedness has become a global priority since COVID-19 and new diseases continue to emerge and old ones resurge; this continues to be a threat to public health and economic stability The recent Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) report underscores the importance of proactive strategies to safeguard against future outbreaks. These strategies, adapt, protect, and connect, are ...