Urgent need for global focus on patient safety, say experts
Patient safety is a key global health priority, and a new report sheds light on current challenges, opportunities and data gaps across the world.
Elevating patient voices in celebration of World Patient Safety Day
The Institute of Global Health Innovation co-hosted a virtual event for World Patient Safety Day, on 14 September.
Julia Anderson Training Programme secures EDI funding for school outreach
The Julia Anderson Training Programme has received £2,000 from the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Seed Fund for a school outreach initiative.
Study shows climate distress related to anxiety and action in young people
Imperial researchers have carried out a study to understand the psycho-social impacts of climate crisis on young people in the UK.
Rising temperatures may be associated with poorer mental health, review suggests
Increasing global temperatures and heatwaves may be associated with poorer mental health, according to a first of its kind review.
New report reveals promising potential of digital health in Sub-Saharan Africa
The report explores the use of digital health in primary health care in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting clear potential but acknowledging challenges.
Professor David Nabarro awarded honorary degree from the University of Pretoria
The Co-Director of Imperial’s Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI) has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Pretoria.
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Podcast: Analysing Trump voters, Jupiter mission launch, and COVID oximeter test
In this edition: What links Trump voters, how we’re going to investigate Jupiter’s moons, and why it’s a good idea to ask if a medical trial is fair.
National COVID-19 home blood oxygen monitoring programme delivered fairly
Evaluation of remote pulse oximetry monitoring programme shows that the service was preferentially used by patients with increased clinical risk.
