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« Back to NewsNew Nature Health commentary calls for solidarity in a more transactional global health era
20 Aug, 2026
As geopolitical interests drive a more transactional global health era, a new Nature Health commentary argues for solidarity to guide how resources are shared, decisions are made and health equity is advanced.
Building sustainable breastfeeding support systems beyond hospital care
7 Aug, 2026
Research led by Dr Martha Mwangome at the KEMRI-Wellcome Research Programme is strengthening breastfeeding support for malnourished infants after hospital discharge, extending care into communities with the aim of improving exclusive breastfeeding, infant growth, neurodevelopment and recovery.
Behind the Title - Becoming an Oxford Professor: Featuring Professor Sassy Molyneux
31 Jul, 2026
Professor Sassy Molyneux reflects on her unconventional path to becoming an Oxford Professor of Global Health, shaped by 26 years living and working in Kenya and an interdisciplinary career spanning health systems, social science and research ethics.
Unlocking the full potential of community health workers for Africa’s adolescents
2 Jul, 2026
New study identifies opportunities to strengthen adolescent health and well-being in Africa.
Smoking and drinking exacerbate social inequalities in premature deaths in India
25 Jun, 2026
Study finds social inequality is a major predictor of premature death, even among people who neither smoke nor drink alcohol.
Drought linked to 46% increase in sexual violence among adolescents in Southern Africa
18 Jun, 2026
Study reveals climate change is increasing risks to child safety.
Oxford Global Health Seminar Series: AI, Ethics and Global Health
18 Jun, 2026
How can AI improve global health without reinforcing existing inequalities? The inaugural Oxford Global Health Seminar Series explored the opportunities, challenges and ethical dilemmas raised by AI in global health.
Oxford launches interdisciplinary centre to advance women's mental health research globally
17 Jun, 2026
The University of Oxford is set to launch a new research centre dedicated to women’s mental health, bringing together expertise from medical and biological sciences with humanities for the first time.
What do we mean by equity in global health?
15 Jun, 2026
The first Medical Humanities-Global Health Glossary Workshop brought together researchers from across disciplines to explore one of global health's most frequently used - and contested - concepts: equity.
New Lancet series shows how thousands of maternal deaths could be prevented each year
12 Jun, 2026
Every 12 minutes, somewhere in the world, a woman dies from excessive bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage or PPH). Yet according to a new three-part Lancet Series, led by researchers from the University of Oxford, most of these deaths should never happen.
The Pan-African Pulse: A global health podcast
2 Jun, 2026
The new Pan-African Pulse podcast brings together voices from across Africa to explore the geopolitical forces shaping health on the continent.
Major study highlights promise of digital technology in improving hypertension care across sub-Saharan Africa
13 May, 2026
A major international study published in BMJ Public Health has found that a digitally enabled healthcare programme was associated with significant improvements in blood pressure control among people living with hypertension across sub-Saharan Africa.
Expert Comment: World Malaria Day 2026 - Malaria vs the Data Collective
27 Apr, 2026
Malaria is one of the world’s oldest known diseases, but it is a modern disease too - it continues to kill roughly 600,000 people each year. Most of these people are children, living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Global series highlights innovations and impact in post-pregnancy contraception
9 Apr, 2026
A collection of seven articles in Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, led by Visiting Editor Anita Makins, brings together global expertise on post-pregnancy contraception - an area critical to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes worldwide.
Reimagining community mental health in Kenya through the 'Nyumba Kumi' model
8 Apr, 2026
Community-based approaches like the Nyumba Kumi model highlight how locally embedded partnerships can address mental health challenges in low-resource settings.
What counts as ‘fake’ in global health? April Fakes Day 2026
30 Mar, 2026
How boundaries between ‘real’ and ‘fake’ are defined, contested and governed in global health.
Collaboration with the Nepal Public Health Foundation explores maternal health and epilepsy
26 Mar, 2026
A new study, co-led by Professor Arjune Sen and supported by Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, aims to improve understanding of the risk factors, care pathways and broader health and social impacts of epilepsy in Nepal.
Championing Ethical Research: Dorcas Kamuya on Community, Science, and Women in Leadership
23 Mar, 2026
Dorcas Kamuya’s journey highlights the impact of ethical, community-centred research. From rural Kenya to scientific leadership, she champions equity, mentorship, and inclusive research practices. Her work ensures that science respects community voices while advancing health systems, inspiring the next generation of women in research.
Strengthening Pharmacy resilience in public health crises in Nigeria
23 Feb, 2026
Dr Rachel Obonose Titus has developed evidence-based Standard Operating Procedures to strengthen the resilience of community pharmacies in Nigeria during public health crises.
Identifying fake vaccines and insulin using hospital analysers
17 Feb, 2026
The Medicine Quality Research Group is part of the collaboration which has demonstrated that hospital analysers can be used to identify fake liquid medical products. This low-cost, accessible approach offers a promising tool for global health systems to protect patients, particularly in low-resource settings.