With infectious disease being a leading cause of death in Uganda, as well as various other socio-economic adversities, the collaborative partnership between the University and the Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS), has brought about a transformation in the...
It is estimated that 25% of the world’s urban population live in informal settlements, with this figure increasing to an astounding 51% in sub-Saharan locations. Defined as residential areas, whereby individuals do not have formal ownership of the land, such locations...
With numerous partnerships across the world, the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health prides itself on its global reach. Through collaboration, we exchange ideas and expertise for the benefit of wider society.Raj Ariyaratnam, Professor of Dental Education and...
The Department of Public Health, based in the School of Health Sciences, has developed a series of open-access courses on public health and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a key part of the United Nation’s work to improve lives and protect the...
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern. Globally, around 1 billion people live in urban slums. Slum communities face overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, leading to a high risk of disease transmission. Sub-Saharan Africa...
Article by Natalie Liddle, Senior Engagement Officer. Maternal and Child Health research focuses on pregnancy and the early years of life to support health across a person’s whole lifecourse. The University of Manchester is working towards improving maternal and...
Article written by Natalie Liddle, Senior Engagement Officer.A Faculty programme is aiming to level up healthcare provision and education between Nairobi and western Kenya and provide western Kenya with the healthcare powerhouse it desperately needs.The move will help...
