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At the 2025 World Health Summit (WHS) in Berlin, Traditional Medicine (TM) found a historic place in the global health dialogue. For the first time, dedicated sessions explored its role in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and transforming how health systems connect with communities. My curiosity about how TM is gaining visibility at t...
The World Health Summit (WHS) brings together political leaders, corporate executives, academics, global health agencies, entrepreneurs and start-ups, but rarely the communities most affected by the issues discussed. Panels in Berlin remain dominated by ministers, CEOs, and agency heads. Even if some progress has been made over the years, citi...
Globally, oral health is often overlooked in policy discussions, program planning, and resource allocations, diminishing its perceived importance for overall well-being. Understanding the roots of this neglect requires a fresh lens, employing historical approaches to analyse the invisible forces that have shaped health outcomes over time. Drawi...
Oral health remains underfunded and under-prioritised globally, as it is often perceived as secondary to other health issues. Many health systems focus heavily on curative services, ignoring prevention and health promotion. This imbalance is particularly concerning in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), where preventive approaches could ...
