In a post-pandemic world, health financing is being pulled in two directions. On the one hand, governments face tighter fiscal space, rising debt, and greater pressure to deliver on universal health coverage. On the other, new actors — from private ...

Public health is often viewed as the sole domain of governments—shaped by their policies, priorities, and purse strings. But as we have seen time and again, especially in recent years, this approach is deeply flawed. Public health interventions frequ...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens to undermine decades of progress in medicine and public health. It’s not just a health issue—it has serious economic and societal consequences that will affect us all.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:A 2022 study published in The La...

Building on my previous post on Social Impact Funds, I continue my exploration of sustainable financing strategies for global health. This time, the focus shifts to another innovative strategy: health enterprises.These organisations are transforming ...

Global health initiatives continue to face significant funding challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where resources are often limited. Traditional donor-dependent models are proving unsustainable, making the case ...

Have you ever wondered what separates a good project from a truly impactful one? It starts with a clear roadmap, and that’s where a Theory of Change (ToC) comes in!Excited to Share: My Theory of Change Guide! Whether tackling health disparities, driv...

Public health is a multifaceted field that unites stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, each with differing—and sometimes competing—interests. Yet, collaboration and stakeholder buy-in are the cornerstones of effective public health interventions. B...

In public health, success is not just about designing effective interventions—it depends on securing long-term commitment from those involved. Managing relationships between diverse stakeholders ensures buy-in and increases the likelihood of sustaina...

Public health professionals often need to address complex and multifaceted challenges, from preventing the occurrence of ill health to improving access to care and strengthening health systems. Achieving change requires more than isolated solutions; ...

As highlighted by the World Health Organisation's COP29 special report on Climate Change and Health, the intersection of public health and environmental change has become increasingly evident in recent years. From extreme weather events disrupting he...

Recently, several fellow public health professionals approached me with questions about transitioning into consulting and sought insights into my experiences. The thoughtful questions I received gave me an opportunity to reflect on my own consulting ...

Starting out as a freelancer in the field of public health has been both an exciting and challenging journey. For someone like me, who identifies as an introvert, stepping out of my comfort zone and putting myself “out there” has often felt daunting....