Organising a successful mass vaccination takes much more than just providing a vaccine to those in need. In the contexts where MSF traditionally works, infrastructures are often weak, especially when it comes to communication. In these instances, it’s a real challenge to make people aware of the service we provide. In August 2016, MSF participated […]
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A record number of women under the age of 50 are developing breast cancer. One in five breast cancer cases are now among women under the age of 50, according to Cancer Research UK, whose research found that 10,000 women under the age of 50 in the UK were diagnosed with the disease in 2012 – […]
Herd immunity requires that the majority of people are vaccinated to stop proliferation of disease. Measles, for example, is so contagious that about 90 per cent of people who are not immune will become infected if they come close to an infected person. However, childhood vaccination rates have been falling as anti-vaccine sentiment grows, particularly […]
My dad was the chief engine designer for the Benetton engine that won Michael Schumacher his first world championship, something I am rightly proud of. In addition to his ability, passion and flair, Michael Schumacher’s race-winning formula was also dependent on engineers providing world-class engine parts and carbon-fibre cars. Now, after his tragic skiing accident, […]
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Chemsex, men having sex with men under the influence of certain illicit drugs often with multiple partners, has already been identified as a ‘health priority’. The practice, which is part of a growing subculture in the gay community, has been linked to a steep rise in the number of STIs among men who have sex with men. In 2014, for the first time for over […]
Saliva is a remarkable substance. It might be 99 per cent water, but it is far more than that. Without it, you would find it almost impossible to chew and swallow a meal and your teeth would quickly decay. You would also be prone to nasty infections like oral thrush, ulcers and gum disease. Saliva […]
‘Our senses of smell and taste play a vital role in helping us interact with the world around us, but they are often taken for granted. Unless you work in a profession that requires these senses, ie, you are a perfumier or a chef, you can usually carry on working and coping with the deficit. […]
People who have migrated to a country from their homeland are much more vulnerable to mental illness. Between 1993 and 2014 the foreign-born population in the UK more than doubled from 3.8 million to around 8.3 million. Studies carried out in various countries have long indicated that migrants often have higher rates of mental illness […]
I grew up in a household where holistic health was a way of life. Eileen Stevens my mother was part of a Food Reform Group, a now defunct organisation that thrived during World War 2 and campaigned that natural food should be eaten in the season in which it is grown to promote a healthier […]
In a new self-directed film, the self-proclaimed art shaman walks us through his recent practice, his difficulties facing a bout of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and revisits ideas explored in his 2004 manifesto on the power of positivity and optimism’s potential as a catalyst for change. […]