Providing innovative and interdisciplinary commentary and analysis on current health challenges. The hidden costs of ill-health New reserach reveals the full economic cost of ill-health in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reports Shocks, stresses and universal health coverage Achieving universal health coverage is key to ensuring sustainable and resilient lives for all. Beating the superbugs: the role of politics in antibiotic resistance The 'antibiotic apocalypse' is not inevitable, if we're politically smart. Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children and young people in Viet Nam Exploring the mental health of children and young people in Viet Nam and the policies and provisions currently in place. Public financial management and health services delivery Exploring the link between public finance management and better healthcare outcomes. 'I prefer to stay silent' A mixed methods research study that explores the psychosocial and mental health challenges facing Gazan adolescents. Pathways to progress in health: lessons from top performers Watch the launch of four case studies exploring progress in improving health systems and access to services. The rising cost of a healthy diet As processed foods get cheaper and obesity levels rise, this report examines how some governments are trying to reverse this trend. Pathways to progress in health Mortality rates are falling and quality of life is improving for many. Watch the animation that explores how, where and why? Our experts Caroline Harper Principal Research Fellow, Head of Programme – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion John Twigg Principal Research Fellow Anne Buffardi Senior Research Fellow Tim Kelsall Senior Research Fellow Fiona Samuels Senior Research Fellow Sierd Hadley Research Fellow Tom Hart Research Fellow Caitlin Wake Senior Research Officer Maria Ana Jalles d'Orey Senior Research Officer Virginie Le Masson Research Associate Katy Harris Communications Manager Latest publications Assessing the cost of ill-health: two case studies The role of National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups in evidence-informed decision-making Life under the Taliban shadow government Contextualising the SDGs to leave no one behind in health: a case study from Zimbabwe Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children and young people in Viet Nam 'I prefer to stay silent': exploring opportunities for and challenges to adolescents' psychosocial and mental health in Gaza Leaving no one behind in access to vision: catalysing funding for primary eyecare Adolescent girls’ capabilities in Ethiopia: the state of the evidence Adolescent girls’ capabilities in Ethiopia: the state of the evidence on programme effectiveness Adolescent girls’ capabilities in Ethiopia: a synopsis of the evidence Expert comment Nicola Jones How next week’s Global Disability Summit can deliver for adolescents Fiona Samuels Giving back choice: the Irish Referendum, the Gag Rule and the future for women’s and girls’ rights Marcus Manuel Health and education: the link between DFID’s aid allocation and a country’s ability to pay Tim Kelsall Beating the superbugs: the role of politics in antibiotic resistance Alex Thier Trump’s proposed aid cuts: the view from Uganda Lisa Denney Trump’s global gag rule means more women and girls will die Jessica Mackenzie Four myths about mental health in development Helen Parker, Beatrice Mosello Poor water management threatens Ethiopia’s decade of growth Kevin Watkins Empty promises and dead children Lisa Denney How post-Ebola health system support needs to change Watch past events 17 August Frontline stories: risks faced by health workers 29 March A new approach to assessing ‘leave no one behind’ 19 May Mental health: the world's forgotten crisis 10 May Middle East in crisis: how the world should respond 18 September Strengthening maternal and child health in Asia 16 May Turning numbers into nurses: enhancing government spending on the MDGs 02 April The impact of discriminatory social norms on adolescent girls 25 February Response analysis and response choice in food security crises: a roadmap 12 October World Bank annual meeting Japan: CSO panel discussion achieving better health outcomes through investments in social accountability 13 July Lessons for global health in India
Assessing the cost of ill-health: two case studies Research reports and studies | March 2019 | Simon Levine and Agata Kusnierek Assessing the full economic cost of ill-health in West Darfur, Sudan and North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Downloads
The role of National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups in evidence-informed decision-making Research reports and studies | February 2019 | Anne Buffardi and Susan Njambi-Szlapka This report outlines what could be done to strengthen and support National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs). Downloads
How next week’s Global Disability Summit can deliver for adolescents Comment | 20 July 2018 | Nicola Jones Five actions that leaders gathering for the Global Disability Summit must prioritise to deliver support for adolescents with disabilities. Read and comment
Global health and wellbeing Page | July 2018 Exploring the causes, impacts and solutions to the global issues of climate change and related health threats. Find out more
Life under the Taliban shadow government Research reports and studies | June 2018 | Ashley Jackson Based on more than 160 interviews, this ground-breaking report reveals the reach and coherence of Taliban governance over Afghans living under their rule. Downloads
Giving back choice: the Irish Referendum, the Gag Rule and the future for women’s and girls’ rights Comment | 1 June 2018 | Fiona Samuels The Irish vote to overturn the abortion ban is a momentous occasion for girls and women globally. Read and comment
Contextualising the SDGs to leave no one behind in health: a case study from Zimbabwe Briefing papers | May 2018 | Fortunate Machingura and Susan Nicolai This briefing discusses contextualisation of the SDGs, using Zimbabwe’s experience with the health target as an example. Downloads
Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children and young people in Viet Nam Research reports and studies | April 2018 | Fiona Samuels, Nicola Jones and Taveeshi Gupta Exploring the mental health of children and young people in Viet Nam and the policies and provisions currently in place. Downloads
'I prefer to stay silent': exploring opportunities for and challenges to adolescents' psychosocial and mental health in Gaza Briefing papers | March 2018 | Bassam Abu Hamad, Ingrid Gercama, Nicola Jones and Nadia Al Bayoumi This briefing draws on findings from a mixed methods research study that explores the psychosocial and mental health challenges facing Gazan adolescents. Downloads
Leaving no one behind in access to vision: catalysing funding for primary eyecare Research reports and studies | March 2018 | Amina Khan, Lars Engen and Harsh Desai This study examines what impact scaling up funding for primary eyecare for developing countries could have. Downloads
