Case study
21 Feb 2023
The BMJ Innovations social innovations for health special supplement highlights some of the most important research work, concepts and practices in the area of social innovations in health. It also showcases the best available case examples where significant improvements in health outcomes have been made. “The purpose of this special supplement is to spur the development and maturat...
Publication
20 Feb 2023
This publication—firmly grounded in the research and practices of its contributors— is a practical source document of ideas for readers studying and working on resilience issues.In presenting a set of grassroots women’s development innovations that build community resilience (and a framework in which to view these innovations),it celebrates women’sinventiveness asthey struggle to support...
Publication
20 Feb 2023
This publication aims to provide a deeper understanding of social innovation in health. The summaries of the 23 case studies presented display the diversity of approaches social innovations have taken to address grassroots health challenges. The insights and lessons learned derived from this case study research cast light on the valuable role social innovation can pla...
Case study
24 Oct 2022
In 2020–2021, with the support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, the World Health Organization (WHO) provided direct financial and technical support to 54 grassroots civil society organizations (CSO) in 40 countries, serving over 80 million people in situations of vulnerability, including migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, persons with disabilities, older persons, youth...
Case study
09 Dec 2021
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are health conditions that cannot be transmitted from one patient to another, and usually manifest a prolonged, persistent, and slow pathology. NCDs are responsible for over 70% of all deaths, with nearly 80% of these deaths occurring in low-and middle-income countries. In addition, NCDs constitute approximately 80% of all years lived with disability globally. With...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
07 Dec 2021
Cervical cancer is preventable and curable, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively, yet it is the fourth most common form of cancer among women worldwide. In August 2020 the World Health Assembly adopted the Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination. The strategy outlines a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, effective screening and treatment of pre-cancerous le...
Article
14 Oct 2021
Air pollution is a grave risk to human health that affects nearly everyone in the world and nearly every organ in the body. Fortunately, it is largely a preventable risk. Reducing pollution at its source can have a rapid and substantial impact on health.
Briefs & Fact Sheets
07 Mar 2019
The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) conducted a feasibility study to assess the public health need for – and the feasibility and potential public health impact of – expanding its mandate from HIV, tuberculosis and hepatitis C to patented essential medicines in other therapeutic areas. This includes medicines for different type of cancers (e.g. prostate, lung, multiple myeloma), sexual and reproduc...
Case study
18 Feb 2019
Case studies compiled as part of the work of the NCD Child Taskforce on Essential Medicines and Equipment.
Case study
12 Nov 2018
This study aimed to determine the perspectives of Syrian refugees in Jordan, Jordanian health care providers, and other stakeholders in addressing the public health issues of the refugee crisis.
Case study
17 Oct 2018
This document highlights case studies that represent success stories, achievements, and impact in the WHO African Region. This includes one success story on the use of mobile phones for treating diabetes in Senegal.
Case study
17 Oct 2018
This survey presents case studies illustrating successes with Internet pharmacies along with citizen- and institution-initiated methods of addressing online health information quality are provided in the text of the report; these could be considered examples of a foundation on which to build upon.
