Author name: Ryan Paul

By Umuhoza Therese | Associate Director, Global Public Health and Development | Africa Gender inequality has undoubtedly increased during PHEIC like COVID-19 pandemic. Existing gender inequalities had worsened in various ways with the long term consequences arising in; 1. Job losses and economic impact: During COVID-19 pandemic, women have been disproportionately affected by job losses …

The Silent Pandemic: Gender Inequality Amidst the Global Crisis of COVID-19 Read More »

By Dr. Ryan Paul | CEO Payment Facilitators (PayFacs) have experienced significant growth and are emerging as key players in the financial industry. PayFacs simplify the payment process by enabling businesses to accept credit card transactions without the need for establishing their own merchant accounts. This trend presents opportunities to finance healthcare in emerging markets …

Health Financing in Emerging Markets: Leveraging the Potential of Payfacs Read More »

By Dr. Ryan Paul | CEO Deforestation, the removal or destruction of large areas of forest, has a significant impact on the spread and prevalence of malaria. Here’s how it affects the dynamics of the disease: 1. Loss of natural mosquito habitats: Forests provide a natural habitat for many mosquito species, including the ones that …

Unraveling the Impact of Deforestation on Malaria Spread Read More »

By Dr. Frankline SEVIDZEM WIRSIY Associate Director | Global Public Health and Development | Africa Reflecting on this topic, we ponder on a question “Who pays the first ‘1000 USD’ for field teams to be deployed to investigate and respond timely to a deadly infectious disease outbreak in a hard-to-reach community in an African country? …

Unlocking Potential: The Benefits and Opportunities of Boosting Domestic Health Financing in African Nations Read More »

By Ornella-Marie Cyrus | Associate Director, Global Public Health and Development | Caribbean  Access to affordable and high-quality healthcare is essential for the well-being and development of any society. The Caribbean region, with its diverse population and varying economic capacities, faces unique challenges in funding healthcare. However, by embracing innovative approaches, the Caribbean can overcome …

Innovative Approaches to Fund Healthcare in the Caribbean Read More »

By Dr. Frankline SEVIDZEM WIRSIY Associate Director | Global Public Health and Development | Africa The VAMRIS perspective i.e.- Vaccine Hesitancy, Attitude and Uptake by Healthcare Workers, Misinformation, Religious Fanaticism, Immunization Rollout Plans, and Social Influences and Environment –are key determinants that shape vaccine acceptability in Africa. By adopting the VAMRIS perspective, we can better …

A Compendium on Empowering African Youth to Drive Vaccine Uptake: The VAMRIS Perspective Read More »

Restricted funding in global public health refers to financial aid that comes with specific conditions and limitations on its use. While the intention behind restricted funding is often well-intentioned, there are concerns about its impact on capacity building and sovereignty in low- and middle-income countries (LIMCs). One of the primary criticisms is that restricted funding …

Unveiling the Dilemmas of Restricted Funding in Global Public Health: A Step towards Enhanced Autonomy Read More »

Foreign aid, in the context of global public health, has been a subject of debate and criticism due to concerns about its potential to fuel post-modern colonialism. While foreign aid aims to provide assistance and support to developing countries in addressing health challenges, some argue that it can inadvertently perpetuate power imbalances and contribute to …

Unmasking Post-Modern Colonialism: The Role of Foreign Aid in Global Public Health Read More »

By Dr. Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Associate Director, Global Public Health and Development Antibiotic self-medication has been confirmed to be one of the major factors in facilitating the clinical problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR is an important threat to global health security predominantly in developing countries and is partly related to high levels of antibiotic …

The Self-Medication Crisis: How Antibiotic Misuse in Africa Fuels the Rise of Antimicrobial Resistance Read More »

Dr. Ryan Paul | CEO In today’s interconnected world, the pursuit of global public health has become an urgent matter. Internationalism, rooted in the idea of cooperation and mutual understanding among nations, and Pan-Africanism, an ideology advocating for unity and progress among Africa and its diaspora, both play vital roles in addressing global public health …

Beyond Borders: Fostering Global Public Health Equity through Internationalism and Pan-Africanism Read More »