By Amam Mbawkem, Professor of Medicine, University of Lagos
Millions of Nigerians are living with hypertension without knowing it – and the gaps in diagnosis and care run deep.
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By Chris Malley, Research Fellow, Stockholm Environment Institute York Centre, University of York
Caroline Sawe, Research Associate, University of York
Kevin Hicks, Senior Research Fellow, University of York
Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and Caroline Sawe. They reflect on two reports that set out the practical ways that African countries can cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, while saving billions through lower healthcare costs, fewer days lost to illness…
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By Mahpara Zulqadar
Pakistan keeps no national data on people with albinism. Without a count, they lack tailored support in schools, healthcare, and jobs, while rising heat raises their health risks, experts say.
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By Mathilde Plard, Géographe et sociologue, chargée de recherche au CNRS (UMR 6590 ESO), Université d’Angers
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In May 2026, the American ultrarunner Rachel Entrekin became the first woman to win the Cocodona 250-miler in Arizona, a flagship event in the sport.
While women excel at very long distances, they remain under-represented. Why is this?
At the 2026 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), France’s Blandine L’Hirondel won the women’s race in 21 hours 54 minutes, the first woman to finish in under 22 hours. Rachel Entrekin came second.
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By Uncloseted MEdia
Far-right activists from the U.S. and Latin America are trying to leverage Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ government to form a “pro-life, pro-family” counter to the U.N. LGBTI Core Group.
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Friday, October 16, 2026
Civilian casualties in Ukraine remain at record levels, with intensified Russian attacks in September continuing a pattern of harm in 2026 far exceeding previous years, UN human rights monitors in Ukraine said on Friday.
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By Jillian Turanovic, Professor of Sociology, University of Colorado Boulder
Kristin Lloyd, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Clemson University
An Oregon school shooting comes weeks before midterms when young voters could break turnout records, but research shows shared fear doesn’t mean shared views on guns.
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By Human Rights Watch
(Beirut) – Syrian authorities have imposed admissions rules that bar women from most programs at two new state universities focused on defense and security, with applications closing on October 19, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. The discriminatory rules clearly violate Syria’s international legal obligations and are part of a concerning pattern of actions by the transitional authorities that restrict women’s role in state institutions and reinforce gender stereotypes.The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced on September 30 that admission to programs in…
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By Ángela Domínguez García, Catedrática Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Departamento de Medicina, CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Universitat de Barcelona
Isabel Aguilar Palacio, Profesora Titular de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Universidad de Zaragoza
Pere Godoy, Catedrático de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad de Lleida. CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública,, Universitat de Lleida
As autumn sets in and temperatures fall across the northern hemisphere, vaccination campaigns are getting underway. Vaccination is not just the most effective way to prevent severe forms of infection and avoid hospital admissions – it also protects health systems, preventing them from becoming overburdened when annual case numbers reach their peak.
The viruses that cause flu and COVID are constantly evolving, meaning we gradually lose any immunity we have acquired over time. The vaccines used in each campaign…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Rwanda's President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the announcement of the Formula 1 African Grand Prix at BK Arena in Kigali on October 13, 2026. © 2026 Jean Baptiste Nkurunziza/AFP via Getty Images Formula One’s decision this week to bring a Grand Prix to Rwanda in the early 2030s could be an important moment for Africa. The continent deserves more prominence on the global sporting calendar.But the 10-year agreement between Formula One and Rwanda also brings significant human rights risks.The Rwandan government’s repression means journalists and others…
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