Digital Biology and the Ethics of Codified Health Systems
Available online 15 February 2026
Digital biology is transforming global health by rendering biological systems programmable through data-intensive models, algorithmic decision-making, and transnational data infrastructures, creating...
Sustainable workplace safety: evidence-informed priorities for urgent cross-sector action
Available online 15 February 2026
Workplace safety faces mounting strain from intersecting pressures, while serious harm persists in high-risk sectors. These shifts can weaken accountability and amplify new risk pathways, creating an...
Persistent HIV-related stigma and rights gaps in Cabo Verde: national evidence from people living with HIV
Available online 15 February 2026
Despite significant biomedical progress in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment and prevention, stigma and discrimination remain major barriers to epidemic control. Cabo Verde, a small island...
Air pollution awareness among the population and the role of nurses in primary healthcare: a mixed-methods study in Almaty city, Kazakhstan
Available online 15 February 2026
Air pollution is a crucial public health issue that should be prioritized to support Sustainable development goals and Universal health coverage. The aim is to study the awareness of the population...
From data to action: transforming listeriosis surveillance system in China informed by the European Union experience
Available online 14 February 2026
To identify priority targets for listeriosis surveillance in China by leveraging insights from the European Union (EU) surveillance system....
Pharmacists’ awareness, readiness and practice on safe and sustainable pharmaceutical waste management: cross-sectional survey in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia
Available online 14 February 2026
Pharmacists have a pivotal role in pharmaceutical waste management (PWM) but are still not completely aware of safe and sustainable PWM. This research is aimed to explore pharmacists’ awareness, readiness...
Glycemic control and denture hygiene behaviors influence fungal colonization in older adult diabetic patients
December 2025
Denture-associated infections are common among older adult diabetic patients, particularly those with poor glycemic control. Chronic hyperglycemia promotes fungal adhesion, biofilm formation, and impaired...
Trends and determinants of preterm birth and neonatal mortality in Ghana (2008–2022): a WHO antenatal care guidelines analysis
December 2025
Preterm birth and neonatal mortality continue to pose significant public health challenges in Ghana. This study explores their temporal trends and associated determinants from 2008 to 2022....
The metaverse and gamification: a new era in health and wellness
December 2025
Integrating the metaverse and gamification into health and wellness represents a significant paradigm shift, impacting patients, students, and healthcare professionals. This perspective paper critically...
If Europe lived the same lifestyle: insights into cardiovascular risk from the European Social Survey
December 2025
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality across the European region. Despite marked regional variations, cross-national differences in underlying risk factors have received comparatively...
Heat exposure, physiological strain, and wet bulb globe temperature prediction among outdoor agricultural workers in Pak Chong, Thailand
December 2025
This study assessed heat exposure, physiological responses, and the risk of chronic kidney disease among outdoor agricultural workers in Pak Chong, Thailand, and developed a predictive model for Wet...
Socioeconomic disparities in outpatient treatment utilization among Indonesian older adults: findings from the 2015 and 2020 National Socioeconomic Survey
December 2025
With an aging population, Indonesia must monitor health inequities and promote healthy aging. This study explores the trends and disparities in outpatient treatment utilization among Indonesian older...
Impact of Wolbachia-containing mosquito release on dengue control: a systems dynamics approach for health policy development
December 2025
This article examines the impact of the release of Wolbachia-infected population replacement mosquitoes as an innovative strategy for managing and controlling dengue in the Americas, using an approach...
The impact of private equity investments in Indian healthcare: a critical political economy perspective on equity, access, and rising health costs
December 2025
The Indian healthcare sector has undergone significant transformations due to private equity (PE) investments. The influx of capital has facilitated the expansion of infrastructure and improvement in...
Parsing pathways from chronic illness to self-rated health in Egypt: the role of mental well-being
December 2025
Chronic noncommunicable conditions are a major driver of poor health in low- and middle-income countries, yet the mental health pathways through which these illnesses shape perceived health remain underexamined....
Assessing meningitis knowledge and vaccination attitudes and practices among United Arab Emirates parents: a cross-sectional study
December 2025
Invasive meningococcal disease is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. Vaccination is highly effective in preventing meningitis and reducing its associated complications....
The role of emotional labor in occupational identity and work engagement among Portuguese firefighters: implications for crisis management
December 2025
To examine how emotional labor demands and strategies influence work engagement and occupational identity among Portuguese volunteer firefighters....
Healthcare utilization patterns in Indonesia: insights from the 2023 National Socio-economic Survey
December 2025
Unmet need for health services in Indonesia has increased significantly, reaching 6.09 % and representing the highest rate observed over the past 5 years. The number of people who have health complaints...
AI agents and automation: the future of clinical pharmacy
September 2025
Clinical pharmacy is on the cusp of exponential change powered by artificial intelligence agents, automation, data analytics, and robotics. Blockchain will enhance data integrity and transparency, and...
Mapping government financing for antimicrobial resistance responses in East and Southern Africa: implications for sustainability and domestic ownership: a narrative review
September 2025
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant and growing public health challenge in East and Southern Africa. Despite formal commitments to the National Action Plans, domestic financing for AMR...
Prevalence and intersecting burdens of reproductive health morbidities among female fish farmers in the coastal region of Bangladesh
September 2025
Female fish farmers in coastal Bangladesh face significant reproductive health (RH) challenges due to occupational, nutritional, and sociocultural factors. However, their health burdens have been largely...
Core drug use indicators in Nigerian health facilities: a systematic review (1994–2024)
September 2025
We systematically reviewed the rational use of medicines using the World Health Organization/International Network of Rational Use of Drugs (WHO/INRUD) core drug use indicators. We also assessed the...
Mapping research themes and future directions in tuberculosis stigma: a bibliometric and content analysis
September 2025
This study has the objective to offer a thorough overview of the current state and future research possibilities regarding the social stigma of tuberculosis (TB). Given the growing volume and variety...
A scoping review of maternal mortality, its health determinants, and factors that influence care utilization in women of child-bearing years in Nigeria
September 2025
This scoping review aims to methodically identify and analyse the determinants which influence maternal mortality and healthcare utilization in women of childbearing years in Nigeria. The review specifically...
Co-morbidity of malaria and hypertension among adults in Nigeria: patterns, mechanisms, and health barriers
September 2025
This review examined the co-morbidity of malaria and hypertension in Nigerian adults, with a focus on epidemiological trends, genetic and environmental risk factors, pathophysiological mechanisms, and...