#health

Social media and the spread of #misinformation: infectious and a threat to public #health
▻https://academic.oup.com/heapro/article/40/2/daaf023/8100645

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#socialmedia #publichealth

#Global_health: learning to do more with less
▻https://redasadki.me/2025/05/20/global-health-learning-to-do-more-with-less

In a climate of funding uncertainty, what if the most cost-effective investments in #global_health weren’t about supplies or infrastructure, but human networks that turn learning into action? We explore how peer learning networks that connect human beings to learn from and support each other can transform health outcomes with minimal resources. The common thread uniting the different themes below reveals a powerful principle for our resource-constrained era: structured peer learning networks consistently deliver outsized impact relative to their cost. Whether connecting health workers battling vaccine hesitancy in rural communities, maintaining essential immunization services during a global pandemic, supporting practitioners helping traumatized Ukrainian children, integrating AI tools (...)

#funding_crisis #global_donors #health_economics #health_financing #The_Geneva_Learning_Foundation

#multidimensional versus unidimensional approaches to well-being
▻https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-025-02187-5

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#wellbeing #psychology #health #mentalhealth

Impacts of #communication Type and Quality on #patient #safety Incidents: A Systematic Review
▻https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/ANNALS-24-02904

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#health #healthcare #risk #incident #management

Metacognitive function in young adults is impacted by physical activity, #diet, and #sleep patterns
▻https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0317253

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#mentalhealth #metacognition #cognition #physicalactivity #health

Randomized Trial of a Generative AI #chatbot for Mental #health Treatment
▻https://ai.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/AIoa2400802

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#therabot #mentalhealth #LLMs #therapy #generativeai #depression #anxiety #eatingdisorders

Global, regional, and national #prevalence of child and adolescent #overweight and #obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 - The Lancet
▻https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00397-6/fulltext

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#epidemiology #prospective #health #healthcare

#Healthcare Insights Using Voice-Generated Data Visualizations
▻https://nightingaledvs.com/healthcare-voice-generated-data-vi

Dr. Erin Stevens collapses into her office chair after another hectic day at the clinic. She just spent 10 straight hours bouncing between patients without..

#Business_Intelligence #Charts #Data_Visualization

▻https://homohortus31.wordpress.com/2024/12/25/tragic-estimates-of-human-losses-in-gaza

🚨 Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza 🚨 The conflict has led to devastating losses, with estimates suggesting over 186,000 deaths. Access to healthcare is severely limited, and urgent humanitarian intervention is needed. The situation is dire, with millions displaced and basic necessities lacking. We must act now! #Gaza #HumanRights #Crisis #Solidarity #Peace 🌍🤝 #Humanitarian #Conflict #Health #Urgency #Victims #HumanitarianCrisis #Solidarity #Peace

The cost of inaction: Quantifying the impact of climate change on #health
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/12/17/the-cost-of-inaction-quantifying-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-health

This #World_Bank report ‘The Cost of Inaction: Quantifying the Impact of Climate Change on Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries’ presents new analysis of climate change impacts on health systems and outcomes in the regions that are bearing the brunt of these impacts. Key analytical insights to quantify climate change impacts on health The report makes three contributions to our understanding of climate-health interactions: First, it quantifies the massive scale of climate change impacts on health, projecting 4.1-5.2 billion climate-related disease cases and 14.5-15.6 million deaths in #LMICs by 2050. This represents a significant advancement over previous estimates, which the report demonstrates were substantial underestimates. Second, it illuminates the profound economic (...)

#Global_health #digital_learning #global_health #Juan_Pablo_Uribe #networked_learning #peer_learning #Tamer_Rabie #The_cost_of_inaction:_Quantifying_the_impact_of_climate_change_on_health #The_Geneva_Learning_Foundation

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield calls off surgery anesthesia cap
▻https://www.axios.com/2024/12/05/blue-cross-blue-shield-anesthesia-anthem-connecticut-new-york

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A major health insurance company is backing off of a controversial plan to limit coverage of anesthesia, according to public officials.

Why it matters: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield recently decided to “no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary time limit, regardless of how long the surgical procedure takes,” according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which opposed the decision.
The decision covered plans in Connecticut, New York and Missouri.
The insurer had based the move on surgery time metrics from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, NPR reported.
Friction point: The decision was controversial at the time — but outrage erupted this week after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City cast a spotlight on divisive insurance decisions.

The latest: “After hearing from people across the state about this concerning policy, my office reached out to Anthem, and I’m pleased to share this policy will no longer be going into effect here in Connecticut,” Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon said Thursday on X.

“We pushed Anthem to reverse course and today they will be announcing a full reversal of this misguided policy,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday in a statement. “Don’t mess with the health and well-being of New Yorkers — not on my watch.”

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On social media, critics drew a direct line from controversial coverage decisions to the death of Thompson.

“When you shoot one man in the street it’s murder. When you kill thousands of people in hospitals by taking away their ability to get treatment you’re an entrepreneur,” an X user wrote.

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#É-U #assurance_maladie #assurances_privées #santé

Why guidelines fail: on consequences of the false dichotomy between global and #local_knowledge in #health_systems
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/11/26/why-guidelines-fail-on-consequences-of-the-false-dichotomy-between-global-

Global health continues to grapple with a persistent tension between standardized, #evidence-based_interventions developed by international experts and the contextual, experiential local knowledge held by local health workers. This dichotomy – between global #expertise and local knowledge – has become increasingly problematic as health systems face unprecedented complexity in addressing challenges from climate change to emerging diseases. The limitations of current approaches The dominant approach privileges global technical expertise, viewing local knowledge primarily through the lens of “implementation barriers” to be overcome. This framework assumes that if only local practitioners would correctly apply global guidance, health outcomes would improve. This assumption falls short in (...)

#Global_health #climate_change_and_health #decolonization #global_health #implementation_science

Health at #COP29: Workforce crisis meets climate crisis
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/11/18/health-at-cop29-workforce-crisis-meets-climate-crisis

Health workers are already being transformed by climate change. COP29 stakeholders can either support this transformation to strengthen health systems, or risk watching the health workforce collapse under mounting pressures. The #World_Health_Organization’s “COP29 Special Report on Climate Change and Health: Health is the Argument for #climate_action“ highlights the health sector’s role in climate action. Health professionals are eyewitnesses and first responders to climate impacts on people and communities firsthand – from escalating respiratory diseases to spreading infections and increasing humanitarian disasters. The report positions #health_workers as “trusted members of society” who are “uniquely positioned” to champion climate action. The context is stark: WHO projects a global shortage of (...)

#Global_health #climate_and_health #COP29_Special_Report_on_Climate_Change_and_Health:_Health_is_the_Argument_for_Climate_Action #HRH #leadership #local_action #Maria_Neira #resilience

Strengthening #primary_health_care in a changing climate
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/11/11/strengthening-primary-health-care-in-a-changing-climate

A new article by #Andy_Haines, #Elizabeth_Wambui_Kimani-Murage, and #Anya_Gopfert, “Strengthening primary health care in a changing climate,” outlines how climate change is already impacting health systems worldwide, with primary health care (PHC) workers bearing the immediate burden of response. Haines and colleagues make a compelling case for strengthening primary health care (PHC) as a cornerstone of climate-resilient health systems. First, they note that approximately 90% of essential universal health coverage interventions are delivered through #PHC settings, making these facilities and workers the backbone of healthcare delivery. This is particularly significant because PHC systems address many of the health outcomes most affected by climate change, including non-communicable (...)

#Global_health #climate_and_health #epistemology #global_health #health_workforce #Human_resources_for_health #phronesis #situated_knowledge

Health Exemptions Won’t Work: Why #Mask Bans are Fundamentally Flawed — Jews for Mask Rights
▻https://www.jewsformaskrights.com/resources/health-exemptions-wont-work-why-mask-bans-are-fundamentally-flawe

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People wear masks for a variety of reasons that would not qualify for an exemption:

Protecting Loved Ones: Individuals with no #health #risks of their own may need to protect people in their lives. They might live with an immunocompromised spouse or child, be a caretaker for an elderly parent, or even be medical professionals choosing to protect their patients or educators protecting their students.

Personal Health: Masks are simple yet effective barriers against #COVID-19, #measles, and #flu. They’re useful tools for people who don’t want to get sick or whose work or personal life doesn’t afford them the luxury of falling ill. They also protect against #allergens, #air #pollution, and wildfire smoke.

Avoiding Long COVID: 10% of cases result in post-COVID complications, even in those with mild infections and no prior risk factors. Long COVID can damage organs, impair #brain function, and weaken the #immune system. Repeat #infections increase these risks. The only way to prevent Long COVID is to avoid contracting COVID-19 altogether.

Preventing Spread: New variants may take up to 4 days to test positive, so someone could be contagious before a test confirms it. Although evidence shows that people with SARS-COV-2 are infectious for about 9 days, guidelines suggest just 1 day of isolation. This pressures those with limited paid time off to work while sick.

Protecting Community: Masks help prevent COVID-19 transmission from asymptomatic and presymptomatic cases. This collective effort is vital during high transmission periods to ease the burden on healthcare systems and protect public health.

Integrating #community-based_monitoring (CBM) into a comprehensive learning-to-action model
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/07/14/integrating-community-based-monitoring-cbm-into-a-comprehensive-learning-t

According to Gavi, “community-based monitoring” or “CBM” is a process where service users collect data on various aspects of health service provision to monitor program implementation, identify gaps, and collaboratively develop solutions with providers. By engaging service users, CBM aims to foster greater accountability and responsiveness to local needs. #The_Geneva_Learning_Foundation’s innovative learning-to-action model offers a compelling framework within which CBM could be applied to #immunization challenges. The model’s comprehensive design creates an enabling environment for effectively integrating diverse monitoring data sources – and this could include community perspectives. #health_workers as trusted community advisers… and members of the community A distinctive feature of TGLF’s (...)

#Global_health #continuous_learning #global_health #HRH #Human_resources_for_health #Immunization_Agenda_2030 #learning_strategy #zero-dose_children #Zero-Dose_Learning_Hub_ZDLH_

Learn health, but beware of the behaviorist trap
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/06/30/learn-health-but-beware-of-the-behaviorist-trap

The #Global_health community has long grappled with the challenge of providing effective, scalable training to health workers, particularly in resource-constrained settings. In recent years, digital learning platforms have emerged as a potential solution, promising to deliver accessible, engaging, and impactful training at scale. Imagine a digital platform intended to train health workers at scale. Their #Theory of change rests on a few key assumptions: On the surface, this seems sensible. Mobile optimization recognizes health workers’ technological realities. Multimedia content seems more engaging than pure text. Assessments appear to verify learning. Incentives promise to drive uptake. Scale feels synonymous with success. While well-intentioned, such a platform risks falling into the (...)

#behaviorism #e-learning #health_training #HealthLearn #HRH #Human_resources_for_health #learning_culture #learning_strategy #workforce_development

Klepac’s scoping review of #climate_change, #malaria and #neglected_tropical_diseases: what about the #epistemic significance of #health worker knowledge?
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/06/03/klepacs-scoping-review-of-climate-change-malaria-and-neglected-tropical-di

By #Luchuo_E._Bain and Reda Sadki The scoping review by Klepac et al. provides a comprehensive overview of codified academic knowledge about the complex interplay between climate change and a wide range of infectious diseases, including malaria and 20 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The review synthesized findings from 511 papers published between 2010 and 2023, revealing that the vast majority of studies focused on malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and leishmaniasis, while other NTDs were relatively understudied. The geographical distribution of studies also varied, with malaria studies concentrated in Africa, Brazil, China, and India, and dengue and chikungunya studies more prevalent in Australia, China, India, Europe, and the USA. One of the most striking findings of the review is (...)

#Global_health #epistemic_injustice #global_health #learning_culture #Michael_Adekunle_Charles #Petra_Klepac #Thoko_Elphick-Pooley

#climate_change and #health: perspectives from #developing_countries
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/03/22/climate-change-and-health-perspectives-from-developing-countries

Today, the Geneva Learning Foundation’s #Charlotte_Mbuh delivered a scientific presentation titled “On the frontline of climate change and health: A health worker eyewitness report” at the University of Hamburg’s Online Expert Seminar on Climate Change and Health: Perspectives from Developing Countries. Mbuh shared insights from a report based on observations from frontline health workers on the impact of climate change on health in their communities. Investing in the health workforce is vital to tackle climate change: A new report shares insights from over 1,200 on the frontline Climate change is a threat to the health of the communities we serve: health workers speak out at COP28 The Geneva Learning Foundation, a Swiss non-profit, facilitated a special event “From community to planet: (...)

#Global_health #Expert_Centre_of_Climate_Change_and_Health #global_health #Hamburg_University_of_Applied_Sciences

Making the invisible visible: storytelling the #health impacts of #climate_change
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/03/18/making-the-invisible-visible-storytelling-the-health-impacts-of-climate-ch

On March 18, 2024, the Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) hosted a workshop bringing together 553 health workers from 55 countries with TGLF’s First Fellow of Photography and award-winning photographer #Chris_de_Bode. Watch the workshop in English and in French. Poor connectivity? Get the audio-only podcast. The dialogue focused on exploring the power of health workers who are there every day to communicate the impacts of climate change on the health of those they serve. Learn more… The Geneva Learning Foundation’s exploration of #visual_storytelling began, two years ago, with a simple yet powerful call to action for #World_Immunization_Week: “Would you like to share a photo of your daily work, the work that you do every day?” Over 1,000 photos were shared within two weeks. “We repeated this in (...)

#Global_health #global_health

What is #double-loop_learning in #Global_health ?
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/03/17/what-is-double-loop-learning-in-global-health

Argyris (1976) defines double-loop learning as occurring “when errors are corrected by changing the governing values and then the actions.” He contrasts this with single-loop learning, where “errors are corrected without altering the underlying governing values.” This is challenging because it can threaten one’s sense of competence and self-image. ‘Are we doing things right?’ vs. ‘Are we doing the right things?’ In #global_health, double-loop learning means not just asking “Are we doing things right?” but also “Are we doing the right things?” It means being willing to challenge long-held assumptions about what works, for whom, and under what conditions. Epistemological assumptions (“we already know the best way”), methodological orthodoxies (“this is not how we do things”), and apolitical stance (“I (...)

#Chris_Argyris #health_systems_research #Kabir_Sheikh #Karen_E._Watkins #learning_culture #learning_health_systems #performance #Seye_Abimbola #Victoria_Marsick

Women’s voices from the frontlines of health and humanitarian action
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/03/07/womens-voices-from-the-frontlines-of-health-and-humanitarian-action

GENEVA, Switzerland, 8 March 2024 – The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) is sharing a collection of stories titled “Women inspiring women”, shared by 177 women on the frontlines of health and humanitarian action. Download: The Geneva Learning Foundation. (2024). #Women_inspiring_women: #International_Women’s_Day 2024 (1.0). The Geneva Learning Foundation. ▻https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10783218 The collection is a vibrant tapestry of women’s voices from the frontlines of health and humanitarian action, woven together to showcase the resilience, passion, and leadership of women who are making a difference in the face of war, disease, and climate change. TGLF reached out to women in its global network of more than 60,000 #health_workers, inviting them to share their heartfelt advice and vision (...)

#Global_health #gender #global_health #HRH #IWD2024

The imperative for #climate action to protect #health and the role of education
▻https://redasadki.me/2024/02/12/the-imperative-for-climate-action-to-protect-health-and-the-role-of-educat

“The Imperative for Climate Action to Protect Health” is an article that examines the current and projected health impacts of climate change, as well as the potential health benefits of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The authors state that “climate change is causing injuries, illnesses, and deaths, with the risks projected to increase substantially with additional climate change.” Specifically, the article notes that approximately “250,000 deaths annually between 2030 and 2050 could be due to climate change–related increases in heat exposure in elderly people, as well as increases in diarrheal disease, malaria, dengue, coastal flooding, and childhood stunting.” The impacts will fall disproportionately on vulnerable populations, and climate change “could force more than 100 (...)

#Global_health #climate_crisis #evidence

Investing in the #health_workforce is vital to tackle #climate change: A new report shares insights from over 1,200 on the frontline
▻https://redasadki.me/2023/12/01/investing-in-the-health-workforce-is-vital-to-face-climate-change-a-new-re

Geneva, Switzerland (1 December 2023) – #The_Geneva_Learning_Foundation has published a new report titled “On the frontline of climate change and health: A health worker eyewitness report.” The report shares first-hand experiences from over 1,200 health workers in 68 countries who are first responders already battling climate consequences on health. As climate change intensifies health threats, local health professionals may offer one of the most high-impact solutions. Charlotte Mbuh of The Geneva Learning Foundation, said: “Local health workers are trusted advisers to communities. They are first to observe health consequences of climate change, before the global community is able to respond. They can also be first to respond to limit damage to health.” “Health workers are already taking (...)

#Global_health #COP28 #press_release

Before, during, and after #COP28: #climate crisis and #health, through the eyes of #health_workers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America
▻https://redasadki.me/2023/11/29/before-during-and-after-cop28-climate-crisis-and-health-through-the-eyes-o

Samuel Chukwuemeka Obasi, a health professional from Nigeria: “Going back home to the community where I grew up as a child, I was shocked to see that most of the rivers we used to swim and fish in have all dried up, and those that are still there have become very shallow so that you can easily walk through a river you required a boat to cross in years past.” In July 2023, more than 1200 health workers from 68 countries shared their experiences of changes in climate and health, at a unique event designed to shed light on the realities of climate impacts on the health of the #communities they serve. Before, during and after COP28, we are sharing health workers’ observations and insights. Follow The Geneva Learning Foundation to learn how #climate_change is affecting health in multiple ways: (...)

#Events #Global_health #HRH #leadership