By Inês Baptista, Research Manager to Professor Ara Darzi, IGHI
Growing up, I was a typical nerd with straight As and a passion for science. So much so that at times, many thought my sister was an only child as I spent most of my time indoors reading.
Healthcare is for all.
Here at the Institute of Global Health Innovation, we know there’s no better way to make progress towards this than working together.
Global collaboration allows us to learn from each other’s experiences and successes and can result in unique solutions which carefully consider cultural and systemic differences.
To mark World Health Day, we’re shining a light on five IGHI projects, where working with international partners has brought tremendous benefits when creating innovative responses to healthcare challenges.
Throughout the pandemic, we have seen a rapid increase in the use of digital technology to deliver healthcare.
IGHI is home to a team of staff who are skilled and passionate about their roles. Our talented people are the reason we’re able to tackle some of the most pressing global health challenges through cutting-edge innovation.
At the Institute of Global Health Innovation, we’re proud to have a community that includes a diverse range of women working in various disciplines.
When we’re having issues with our health, as well as visiting the doctor or hospital, one option we have is purchasing over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to treat ourselves at home.
OTC drugs can be purchased without a prescription from a doctor. They tend to be affordable and have low production costs.
IGHI is home to a team of staff who are skilled and passionate about their roles. Our talented people are the reason we’re able to tackle some of the most pressing global health challenges through cutting-edge innovation.
As we approach Christmas and the end of a challenging year, it’s a time to reflect on our progress and the changes we’d like to see.
We caught up with some of our team members to find out what’s on their wishlist this Christmas for transforming healthcare.
By Dr Alberto Nunez Elvira, Research Associate, Centre for Health Policy, IGHI
Having a background in economics, I have always cared about improving resource allocation, accountability and making a positive impact in policymaking. Working in health economics helps me to fulfil these goals and improve decision-making in health policy from different standpoints.
As one of the most common cancers, 1 out of every 7 women in the UK will face a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.