Life Stage and Reproductive Health Health and Care Systems

Changes in child mortality and population health following 10 years of health systems strengthening in rural Madagascar: A longitudinal cohort study. PLOS Medicine.

This study evaluates a decade of health system strengthening in rural Madagascar, showing increased healthcare use, reduced inequities, and measurable declines in mortality—offering rare, empirical evidence that comprehensive system-wide interventions can significantly improve population health in low-resource settings.

October 7, 2025 • Research & Reports

Garchitorena, A., Miller, A.C., Razanadranaivo, H.L., et al.

Life Stage and Reproductive Health Climate Change

Community and health workers’ perspective on impacts of climate change on reproductive, maternal, and child health outcomes in Kilwa district council, Tanzania: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health.

Through interviews with women and healthcare workers, this study explores how climate change and extreme weather affect reproductive, maternal, and child health in Tanzania’s Kilwa District. Results show that floods, droughts, and rising temperatures limit access to care, increase disease and malnutrition risks, and heighten gender-based violence.

September 30, 2025 • Research & Reports

Mnyigumba, R., Mohamed, H., Mwanga, S., et al.

Life Stage and Reproductive Health Chemical Pollution

The effects of plastic exposures on children’s health and urgent opportunities for prevention. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

September 21, 2025 • Research & Reports

Trasande, L., Ðordević, A.B., and Fernandez, M.O.

Displacement and Conflict Life Stage and Reproductive Health

Child Health in the Metacrisis

September 16, 2025 • Podcasts

Global Health Matters

Life Stage and Reproductive Health Noncommunicable Diseases

The health, environmental, and cost implications of providing healthy and sustainable school meals for every child by 2030: A global modelling study. The Lancet Planetary Health.

Researchers estimate the health, environmental, and financial impacts of expanding sustainable school meals for all children by 2030. Findings suggest substantial health and environmental benefits at low cost across countries of all income levels, though dedicated policy and financial support will be needed in low-income countries to achieve universal school meals.

September 15, 2025 • Research & Reports

Springmann, M., Hansoge, M.P., Schulz, L., et al.