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UK Charity Pledges New Funding For Next Generation Of African Early Career Global Health Professionals

Stuart Mitchell

The Hamish Ogston Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to eliminating disparities in both access to medical treatment and health awareness around the world, has committed £1.5 million to support the training of early career health researchers in Africa and to establish a health researcher network between the UK and five African countries. The Platinum Jubilee Health Training Programme will fund 25 new PhD scholars based in The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe through a three-year PhD programme which will help to address the most pressing public health problems confronting…

Campaign highlights how data is making better mental health for all a reality

Stuart Mitchell

Health Data Research UK, the UK’s national health data science institute, is launching a campaign to highlight the potential of big data to address long-standing inequalities faced by people affected by mental health conditions.  Poor mental health is the biggest cause of ill health, affecting almost everyone at some point in their lives.1  Moreover, the considerable links between physical and mental health are often overlooked, with research showing this failure contributes to a 10 to 20-year shorter life expectancy for people with serious mental health conditions.2  The situation is challenging…

CVS Health Environmental, Social and Governance report details 2021 progress

Stuart Mitchell

CVS Health has announced the release of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report Healthy 2030 detailing how the company is helping create a healthier and more sustainable world. “In 2021 we made significant progress towards our Healthy 2030 goals, with a particular focus on addressing health equity and protecting the environment,” said Karen S. Lynch, President and CEO, CVS Health. “We’ll continue to utilize our community presence, diverse assets and expertise to improve the health of people and the planet.” ESG highlights in 2021 include: Improved health equity…

Samaritans Supports Student Mental Health Through New Collaboration With The Positive Planner

Stuart Mitchell

Samaritans has co-created a brand new journal with The Positive Planner, aimed at supporting further education students with their wellbeing. They have worked alongside leading student mental health expert Dr Dominique Thompson and UK students to create a unique wellbeing journal specifically designed to support the needs of further education students. According to NUS1, half of students say their mental health is worse than before the Coronavirus pandemic, citing feelings of loneliness, anxiety, stress and depression. “The Positive Student Planner” supports students both emotionally and practically as they navigate the…

New research: Companies need to invest in water and toilets to drive health, wealth and business

Stuart Mitchell

First-of-its-kind research released recently by WaterAid shows when companies invest in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for their employees, their business thrives. Productivity increases, health, morale and loyalty improve, absenteeism reduces, punctuality enhances and staff turnover lowers – ultimately driving business profits.   The new data, released in two reports titled ‘Boosting business: why investing in water, sanitation and hygiene pays off’, supported by HSBC, was carried out in the apparel and leather industries across six workplaces in India and Bangladesh over a two-year period. The reports include projections for the…