In a new paper published in BMJ Global Health a team of researchers from IIES at Stockholm University, Aceso Global and Center for Global Development provide new predictions of the infection fatality rate (IFR) for COVID-19 for each country in the world.
In this blog, the author reflects on their experiences and approaches to research mentoring.
Dr Seye Abimbola has decided to step down from his role as Editor in Chief of BMJ Global Health after nearly 9 years and two terms…
Dr Seye Abimbola has decided to step down from his role as Editor in Chief of BMJ Global Health after nearly 9 years and two terms…
Introduction Pregnant women and their offspring are often at increased direct and indirect risks of adverse outcomes during epidemics and pandemics. A coordinated research response…
Introduction A designathon is a three-stage participatory activity informed by design thinking. There is a growing literature on designathons in health. This study synthesised designathons’…
Introduction Lack of transparent communication between patients and physicians regarding the use of herbal medicine (HM) presents a major public health challenge, as inappropriate HM…
Introduction Infectious disease outbreaks have historically led to widespread disruptions in routine essential health services. Disruptions due to COVID-19 responses led to excess deaths, including…
Introduction Evidence suggests that non-pharmaceutical interventions such as lockdown policies, restriction of movement and physical distancing to control the novel COVID-19 contributed to the decline…
This blog focuses on lessons learned from trachoma elimination programmes that can be applied to other infectious diseases
This blog critiques Nigeria’s latest policy to curb the migration of the nursing workforce.
