This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Nogan Mpanjo is a sixth-year medical student from Cameroon passionate about global health, global surgery, and neurosurgery. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Empowering Future Generations: Youth-Led Innovations in Global Health
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This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Nogan Mpanjo is a sixth-year medical student from Cameroon passionate about global health, global surgery, and neurosurgery. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Empowering Future Generations: Youth-Led Innovations in Global Health
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mai Mohamed, born in 2005 in Egypt, currently a fourth-year medical student in Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]The lens of global health through youth innovation
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Levina Kulembeka, a 24 year old medical student in her fifth year at the University of KCMC in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]Redrawing Global Health: Inclusive Medical Illustration as Youth-Led Innovation
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Chafor Anslem, a 5th-year medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bamenda, Cameroon. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not […]Beyond Boundaries: Women’s Leadership in Global Health Transformation
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. ZainEdeen Zyadah, a dynamic 19-year-old Palestinian medical student. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor […]Women and their empowerment in global health leadership
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Uwase Ange Noella, medical student at the University of Rwanda. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]Empowering Women’s Leadership in Global Health: Addressing Barriers and Driving Impact
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree from Tallinn, Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the […]COVID-19: A global health storm calling for Universal Health Coverage
February 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Salma Guennoun, a 22-year-old Moroccan youth advocate and medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]Global Health: Impacts of Economic Downturns and Poverty
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Kartikeya Ojha, a dedicated advocate for global health, with a particular passion for advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the […]Global Health and Poverty
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Dewan Rifah Tasnia is a 2nd year student of Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Global Health: repercussions of poverty and economical crisis
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Kwabalugu Webakura Albert, a medical student in the University for Development Studies, Ghana.. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Everybody thinks that what happens in a place different […]Global health at risk: Climate Change
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Saad Masood, a 3rd Year Medical Student at Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.. The writer is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not […]Health fatigue and vulnerabilities: A new global health reality in the post-COVID era
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Tinatin Kutchukhidze, MD, from Georgia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor The European Sting’s […]Global Health: A New Reality in the Post Covid 19 era Despite Health Fatigue and Vulnerabilities
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Anthony Collins is a fifth year Medical Student from UWI Mona in Kingston, Jamaica who’s very passionate about research, forensics and pathology. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]5 innovations that are revolutionizing global healthcare
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content Suppose you or someone you know needs surgery or treatment for an illness or disease. In that case, it’s increasingly likely that advances in medical technology will improve the chances of a successful […]India plans to use its G20 presidency to build consensus on global health resilience
February 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health and Family Welfare; and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Government of India The complex and evolving nature of today’s healthcare challenges means that in many cases a united global response will be more effective […]Why and how we must accelerate AI’s impact on global health
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pratap Khedkar, Chief Executive Officer, ZS, Dan Reiss, Associate Principal, ZS Before GPS, drivers relied on the humble printed map. GPS changed everything. The technology wasn’t perfect — it was ignorant of new roads, temporary closures and traffic conditions […]Global Healthcare Disparities: What can we do to reduce them?
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Miss Tashfeen Nasira, a third-year medical student currently studying at Amna Inayat Medical College, Pakistan. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily […]Public understanding of health inequality and our duty
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Alaa Alfadel, Final year medical student at the University of Almughtaribeen, Sudan. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Gene therapy can make a real impact on global health but we need equitable access, say experts
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kevin Doxzen, Hoffmann Fellow, Precision Medicine and Emerging Biotechnologies, World Economic Forum Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can and should play a leading role in dictating the future of the world’s most advanced healthcare technologies, according to the […]What are foreign currency reserves and can they help combat the global economic crisis?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content Sri Lanka’s foreign currency reserves have fallen by 99% since 2019, amid an economic crisis that has seen the country’s president overthrown.Foreign currency or exchange reserves, otherwise known as forex reserves, comprise […]A multilateral approach to global health is the only way to manage pandemics. Here’s why
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shyam Bishen, Head of Health & Healthcare, World Economic Forum The global COVID-19 response, particularly the development of vaccines, highlighted the importance of working together to deal with the crisis.However, the ensuing inequitable global distribution of vaccines is […]Learning Strategies about Drugs: Against the Stigma of Addiction
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Giorgos Athanasias, a medical student at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect […]Zika Virus: highlighting the importance of multi–sectoralty in achieving the Global Health Agenda
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Eduarda Comunello and Mr. William Pereira Horst, two 5th semester medical student at Unicesumar, in Brazil. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]One health approach for achieving global health agenda
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maha Khan, An Asian, currently doing MBBS from Rashid Latif Medical College, affiliated with the University of Health and Science, Pakistan. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]Contribution of healthcare professionals towards the 2030 Global Health Agenda
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ananya Roy, currently an intern at Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College Ahmedabad, India. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]The future of global health is female
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Angelo Moreno is a 20-year-old medical student from Ecuador. He studies at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers […]Equitable vaccine delivery will fuel better global health processes
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jonathan Jackson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dimagi & Vikram Kumar Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dimagi With origins in Brazil, South Africa and Europe, the SARS-CoV-2 variants evade border control, immunity, monoclonal antibodies and some vaccines. Until […]Why Should We Care Universal Health Coverage?
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Deisha Laksmitha Ayomi, a medical doctor at emergency hospital for COVID-19 in Surabaya, Indonesia. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]How can we safeguard and improve the future of global health?
March 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the underlying fragilities of healthcare systems around the world.The Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience – a joint initiative between the World Economic Forum, the […]From underestimation to valorization: how mobile technology is transforming global health
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Lucas Gheller Machado and Mr. Mateus Magalhães Crippa, two 19 year-old medical students at the third year of their studies in Brazil. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]What are the greatest global health threats?
February 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Senior Writer, Formative Content The WHO released the top 10 global healthcare challenges in the coming decade. Global warming, conflict zones and unfair healthcare provision are among the main obstacles. Many healthcare challenges are interconnected and […]This is how we make cancer care sustainable and available for all
January 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Susanne Schaffert Phd, President, Novartis Oncology Income equality and disparities in care fuel cancer’s prevalence – by 2030 there will be more than 24 million new cancer cases; While some countries invest heavily, others under-invest in cancer research […]
