Adding to his many talents, footballer David Beckham appears to be fluent in several languages as he launched a voice campaign to end malaria.
The World Health Organisation has sent more than 900,000 cholera vaccines to the affected areas in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe following the area’s most destructive hurricane in recent years.
A Scottish woman has prompted new research into pain insensitivity following a routine hand surgery without pain relief.
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Health Policy
In 2017, almost 39 million adults in MENA region were diabetic, a number expected to more than double to 82 million by 2045.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, joined Public Policy Projects, Accountable Care Journal and Hospital Times for an evening reception sponsored by Siemens Healthineers to discuss his vision for a digital future for the NHS.
The globalisation of healthcare has changed the way Bevan Brittan addresses international health challenges. Taking a 'prevention is better than cure' approach to work with clients from the outset, health and care strategies can be developed to deliver better outcomes for patients. Watch here.
UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP is today calling on world leaders to follow the UK’s lead in the global fight against superbugs as he launches the UK 20-year vision for antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Governments and healthcare organisations around the world are using UK expertise to develop their own health services and infrastructure.
Group Editor, Sarah Cartledge speaks to Paul Jobson, Managing Director of UKIHMA, who explains the quickest way to achieve results.
Health Systems Development
The drive to establish advanced medical capabilities, coupled with modern infrastructure and facilities makes Dubai an attractive destination for private sector investment, says Dr Ibtesam Al Bastaki, Director, Investment and Partnership Department, Dubai Health Authority.
Alistair Russell, head of Business Development at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, on the expansion of Imperial’s international partnerships.
Taking place from 28 - 31 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Arab Health is the perfect opportunity for trade and healthcare professionals to stay abreast of the industry’s latest trends and advancements and engage with more than 4,150 companies from 66 countries attending.
Every two years leaders from the world of healthcare gather in Qatar to discuss issues of global importance at WISH – the World Innovation Summit for Health. Supported by the Qatar Foundation, WISH’s intent is to build a healthier world through global collaboration, focusing on innovation.
Group Editor, Sarah Cartledge speaks to Paul Jobson, Managing Director of UKIHMA, who explains the quickest way to achieve results.
It takes an impressive record to command as influential a voice in healthcare as Sir Robert Naylor. David Duffy, Deputy Editor for World Healthcare Journal, speaks to Sir Robert on the infrastructre requirements for global healthcare in the 21st Century.
What does the perfect health system look like? Asks Dr Mark Britnell, Global Chairman & Senior Partner, Healthcare, Government & Infrastructure, KPMG International.
The pace with which the world’s major emerging economies are getting behind the drive towards universal health coverage (UHC) is breathtaking, says Dr Anuschka Coovadia, Head of Healthcare for Africa, KPMG Center for Universal Health Coverage
Digital Health
Could a greater impact on the health of a nation actually come from looking firstly at primary care or even pre-primary care and the impact of digital solutions? asks Mindy Daeschner, Chief Commercial Strategy & Marketing Officer of DoctorLink.
Every two years leaders from the world of healthcare gather in Qatar to discuss issues of global importance at WISH – the World Innovation Summit for Health. Supported by the Qatar Foundation, WISH’s intent is to build a healthier world through global collaboration, focusing on innovation.
Since 2014, a key priority for Punjab was improving immunisation coverage. For the most part, Punjab had the staff, vaccines and equipment to immunise every child. However, the government had to ensure that a health worker actually visited every community, every month, to immunise children.
A digitally-enabled NHS with patients owning their own healthcare information and clinical practice supported by artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics is a vision that few would disagree with. But how does this apply to non-clinical services?
As the health needs of the population continue to grow China must provide additional resource and apply significant innovation and creativity to meet these demands, says Healthcare Consultant Dr Harriet Leyland
Vaccination programmes save the lives of over 2.5m children globally every year. But despite the obvious benefits of effective immunisation programs, 19m children across the globe are not fully vaccinated and three million infant deaths are caused by unnecessary outbreaks.
Knowing your own health is the first step towards happy and healthy living says Reddy Sanikommu, Medintu Founder.
Clinical Services and Research
A Scottish woman has prompted new research into pain insensitivity following a routine hand surgery without pain relief.
The UK is set to consolidate its lead in digital health innovation with a new injection of funding for innovative digital technology projects.
Whenever the Mobile Stroke Unit of Southend Hospital is out and about in the East of England, members of the public demonstrate their support for this pioneering ambulance. The first of its kind in the UK, what is next for the service?
WHJ Publishing Director Steve Gardner sat down with three of The Christie’s leading lights, Professors Nick Slevin, Cathy Heaven and Peter Trainer to find out how they are taking NHS expertise internationally
Medical Technology
Since 2014, a key priority for Punjab was improving immunisation coverage. For the most part, Punjab had the staff, vaccines and equipment to immunise every child. However, the government had to ensure that a health worker actually visited every community, every month, to immunise children.
As the health needs of the population continue to grow China must provide additional resource and apply significant innovation and creativity to meet these demands, says Healthcare Consultant Dr Harriet Leyland
Arab Health is definitely a global event and a global brand, says Exhibition Director, Ross Williams.
WHJ’s Global Editor, Clare Whelan, sought Arab Health Conference Director, Ross Williams' views on how it is going.
WHJ Editor Sarah Cartledge talks to Mike Moran, CEO of Proton Partners International
Infrastructure
It takes an impressive record to command as influential a voice in healthcare as Sir Robert Naylor. David Duffy, Deputy Editor for World Healthcare Journal, speaks to Sir Robert on the infrastructre requirements for global healthcare in the 21st Century.
Work has begun on one of the most advanced healthcare diagnostic centres to be built in the UK.
Planning to ensure the right facilities for populations, in the right places is vital, say Roger Widdowson, Ravi Suri and Dr Anna van Pouke
Workforce
Following the success of his award-winning and globally commended debut book ‘In Search of the Perfect Health System’, Dr. Mark Britnell, Global Chairman for Health, Government & Infrastructure at KPMG, launched his second book, ‘Human: solving the global workforce crisis in Healthcare’ in London.
A 111-style service can improve clinical outcomes and provide efficiency within a healthcare system, says Capita’s Senior Medical Officer Dr Charles Young
How Fortesium’s Regulator Online was a game changer for the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Andrew Wells, Serco Client Director Middle East, explains the benefits of working with a strategic partner with international service delivery experience
The impact of the non clinical workforce on patient experience enables patients to recover more quickly, says Andrew Wells, Client Director Middle East at Serco
By 2030, the World Health Organisation predicts the world will be short of 18m health workers.
Public Health
Adding to his many talents, footballer David Beckham appears to be fluent in several languages as he launched a voice campaign to end malaria.
The World Health Organisation has sent more than 900,000 cholera vaccines to the affected areas in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe following the area’s most destructive hurricane in recent years.
Life Sciences
Genomics England and IQVIA have announced a collaboration to enable real-world clinical-genomics research by developing a platform that connects Genomics England’s growing database of clinical and genomic data with IQVIA’s experience of data analytics technology and research capabilities.
IQVIA and Genomics England collaborate to enable real-world clinical genomics research. This brings Genomics England's growing database of clinical and genomic data together with IQVIA's experience of data analytics.
Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK Chief Medical Officer and global advocate for fighting AMR, outlines the need for urgent international collaboration to avoid a worldwide disaster.
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