Social determinants of health

Can health be a source of profit? We invited a Filipina and a Cuban health worker to talk about health care in their own country.

The Dengvaxia scandal has caused a big stir in the Philippines. Dengvaxia is the name of a vaccine against dengue, a potentially deadly tropical disease. Sadly enough, the vaccine is not risk-free.

Big words are trending in policy debates. 'Universal access to Health Care': what does it even mean?

Linda Mashingaidze-Shuro from South Africa is coordinator for the People's Health Movement. Africa is her working 'region'.

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will have an impact on health through the social determinants of health or daily living conditions, access to healthcare and medication.

TWHA presents: "Empowerment: United for Health", a leaflet on the experiences of TWHA on Empowerment in the South and on our strategy for the right to health.

Well-defined targets are not enough

Which role for governments and civil society in addressing health inequity?