Healthcare should not be divided by gender

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mehin Hajiyeva, a 19-years-old medical student from Baku, Azerbaijan. 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, […]

Protecting healthcare workers in the frontlines of war: how to ensure their safety

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Katerina Patrikou, a medical student at University of Crete, Greece. 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 […]

Cyberattacks on healthcare: A global threat that can’t be ignored

This article is published in association with United Nations. An alarming surge in ransomware attacks is putting the world’s healthcare infrastructure at critical risk, endangering patient safety and destabilising health systems, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday, as the Security Council convened to discuss strategies to counter the growing threat. […]

Role of Traditional Medicine in Addressing Inequities in Yemen Healthcare System

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Basel Bamarhool, a fifth-year medical student who studies at Hadhramout University College of Medicine in Mukalla, Yemen. 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 […]

Participation For the Bright Future of Healthcare: Start From Small Things to Big Impact Things with Innovation

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Tarina Kaysa Luthfia, a 2th-year medical student at the Padjadjaran University in Indonesia. 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 […]

Adequate healthcare crucial to support survivors of sexual violence

This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations on Wednesday commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, highlighting the vital role hospital’s play in helping survivors heal. In his message for the day Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated that the protection of healthcare facilities is a “fundamental tenet” […]

Sustainable Healthcare Systems: Key to a Bright Future

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. 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 […]

Importance of research in maintaining a sustainable healthcare system

Cecilia Petio is a medical student at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Naã Sousa Rocha is a 20-year-old medical student, born and raised in the interior of Ceará, a Brazilian state. 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 […]

Sustainable Healthcare Systems: A Prescription for A Healthier Future

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maryum Imran, a 5th Year MBBS student at Dow Medical College, Karachi, 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 writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]

Sustainable Healthcare : a Roadmap to a Healthier Future

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Amira Serine Matmatte, a 22 year old Algerian medical student at the University of Constantine III Salah Boubnider..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 […]

Sustainable healthcare systems as key for a bright future of healthcare

Cecilia Petio is a medical student at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Abdourraouf Yougouda, a sixth-year medical student at the University of Bamenda, northwest region of 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 necessarily […]

Gender’s Impact in Medicine and Healthcare

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Leonor Borges, a 5th year medical student in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto. 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 […]

Protecting Children: Healthcare and Safety in Conflict Zones

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Bibek Shrestha is a fourth year medical student from Maharajgunj medical Campus, Institute of Medicine Maharajgunj medical campus, Nepal. 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 […]

Child safety and healthcare in Gaza

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Batool Ammar, a recent medical graduate from Palestine who is currently serving as PMSA-Palestine President. 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 […]

Navigating Healthcare Disparities: Unravelling the Impact of Geographical Location in the Era of COVID-19 and Universal Health Coverage

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. 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 […]

Achieving Universal Healthcare through The Pandemic Way

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Raihan Febri Rumboko, 4th year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia. 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 […]

Women’s healthcare needs are changing: How do we meet them where they are?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Deeptha Khanna, Chief Business Leader, Personal Health; Executive Vice-President and Member of the Executive Committee, Royal Philips Only in the past decade have we seen greater global attention drawn to the gender equity gap in healthcare – from […]

5 stories to read about healthcare from 2023

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum From aging populations and increased disease burdens to the continued fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis, health and healthcare […]

How blockchain can improve data security in healthcare

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Scott Doughman, Chief Business Officer, Seal Storage Technology While technology is advancing healthcare access and treatment, the risk of data breaches and compromised patient data is also rising. Healthcare data breaches can have far-reaching consequences including patient data […]

Healing Beyond Bruises: Healthcare’s Crucial Role

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Eesha Amarnath, a 22-year-old fourth-year medical student, studying at GMERS Medical College, 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 view […]

The Healthcare System’s Role in Combating The Hidden Epidemic of Domestic Violence: A Framework for Change

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms.Cika Thalita Nurul Izzah, known as Cika, a Medical student of Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia. 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 […]

US women are paying billions more for healthcare than men every year

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Working women in the States are estimated to pay $15 billion more each year on healthcare costs than working men. This gender-divided financial burden persists even when maternity-related services are excluded, according […]

Healthcare Provision: Challenges and Opportunities Amidst a Growing Population

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sura Abdallat, a rising third-year medical student at the University of Debrecen , Hungary. 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 […]

How drones are transforming access to healthcare in India

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The impact of drones delivering vaccines. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adaptation of drones in delivering medicines and vaccines worldwide. This has been extremely beneficial in regions where geographical constraints and lack of refrigerated transport pose significant challenges. […]

The Effect Of The Increasing World Population In HealthCare Providing

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Okuna Sophia Eruoghene, a 500 level student of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Ugbowo, Edo State Nigeria. 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 Effects of Increasing World Population on Healthcare Providing

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Naveen Gautam, an aspiring educator, currently interning at Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine in Nepal. 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 […]

Locking Horns: Healthcare in the Age of Overpopulation

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Muhammad Talha Habib, a passionate medical student, is a distinguished valedictorian in both his school and college, Pakistan. 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 […]

How digital dispensaries can bridge healthcare gaps in Madhya Pradesh and other rural communities 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Vinita Sethi, Senior Vice-President and Chief Public Affairs Officer, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Premanand S, Chief Business Officer – Telemedicine, Apollo Hospitals, Lisa Meng, Head, Digital Inclusion, World Economic Forum In recent decades, India has made substantial progress in […]

Cyber attacks in healthcare can be deadly. Here are 3 ways to prevent them

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cindi Carter, CISO in the Office of the CTO, Check Point Software Technologies Earlier this month, a ransomware attack shut down emergency rooms across the US, forcing ambulances to route to other hospitals. Prospect Medical Group, which operates […]

The Healthcare Dilemma: Balancing Quality and Access in a Rapidly Increasing World Population

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mahnoor Khan is a dedicated and ambitious individual pursuing her medical education at Quaid-e-Azam 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 writer and do not […]

Healthcare Provision in a Crowded World: Opportunities and Challenges

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Jared Kipkoech Ronoh, a fourth-year medical student at Mount Kenya University. 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 […]

The Effects of the Increasing World Population in Healthcare Providing

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ms. Darine Khiari, a dynamic and enthisiastic medical student in University of Constantine III Salah Boubnider, in Algeria. 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 […]

Increasing Population: A Positive or Negative for Healthcare Provision? 

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Anthony Collins, a fifth year Medical Student from UWI Mona in Kingston, Jamaica. 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 […]

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