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An assessment of a WHO skin health app in Kenya shows that the tool helps empower frontline health workers and eases the stigma of skin-related neglected tropical diseases (Skin NTDs).

Health for all cannot be achieved without greater health equity. This means tackling the obstacles that stand in the way, including a lack of access to education and gender inequality. This World AIDS Day, Jumana Farouky asked Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, about the power of education in elevating young women’s rights and Patience Ndlovu of JSI about how a holistic approach to empowering girls can help tackle the spread of HIV.

Collaborating to expand mental health services as part of the WHO Foundation’s $50 million pledge to the World Health Organization.

Baatcheet, a web-based project from Sangath, found that meeting young people in their own space and encouraging them to share their lived experiences – through writing and talking with peers – can help them cope with common mental health issues.

I’ve been loving many of the posts shared this Mental Health Awareness Month. From my perspective – as an employer, team-member, health advocate, and family member – how we can improve our mental health in the workplace is a subject that doesn’t get stale. Here’s my take.