Health

Five expert views on the health effects and responses to Covid-19, covering analysis on universal health coverage, mental health, lessons from other epidemics and more.  

With the coronavirus likely to cost sub-Saharan Africa over $100 billion, new research examines what fiscal measures can support the region through this pandemic. 

Five lessons we can learn from the Ebola outbreak to take on the coronavirus pandemic.

Vidya Diwakar examines how to reach and protect the most left behind groups from experiencing the worst effects of the coronavirus.

Explore our latest research and analysis on the coronavirus pandemic. 

This rapid review focuses on global literature about approaches, instruments, frameworks and tools to measure mental health and well-being, with priority given to those applicable to young people and adolescents.

With unintended pregnancy and HIV both major global challenges, this report looks into the many factors, including gender inequality, discriminatory gender norms, and lack of access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services affecting vulnerability among young women. 

This rapid virtual research by GAGE highlights the challenges that young people with HIV face in rural communities in Ethiopia.

Explore two extensive reviews into how digital and non-digital approaches can support positive adolescent mental health.

Despite the fundamental importance of health access to good quality basic healthcare is sorely lacking. This paper provides a review of impediments to accessing quality healthcare for at-risk groups and and addresses ways that they can be tackled. 

This brief focuses on health policy and evidence-based decision-making in the development sector and across low- and middle-income countries. 

ODI investigates how social norms interact with economic empowerment, family and reproductive health in Cuba. 

New research on almost 50 countries debunks some myths about UHC and asks how governments around the world can reach this.

This brief profiles how five health bodies in different regions throughout the world support national decision-making on vaccines.

Part of the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Wellbeing for All, this research shares five case studies with reccomendations on how to scale-up innovation in health. 

New research based on 82 of the poorest countries reveals subnational spending on education and health isn't reaching those most in need. 

New reserach reveals the full economic cost of ill-health in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Achieving universal health coverage is key to ensuring sustainable and resilient lives for all.

The 'antibiotic apocalypse' is not inevitable, if we're politically smart.

Exploring the mental health of children and young people in Viet Nam and the policies and provisions currently in place.

Exploring the link between public finance management and better healthcare outcomes.

A mixed methods research study that explores the psychosocial and mental health challenges facing Gazan adolescents.

Watch the launch of four case studies exploring progress in improving health systems and access to services.

Mortality rates are falling and quality of life is improving for many. Watch the animation that explores how, where and why?