It is over a week since UHC Forum in Japan and I am just about recovering. So much happened, but I want to highlight three releases that stood out for me: the...
Over 1,000 days of suffering for Yemen’s children
Today marks 1,000 days since the international escalation of the conflict in Yemen. But even after over 1,000 days of suffering, destruction and death, still...
Migration, refugees and climate change: big problems need big solutions
Environmental risks take the lives of 1.7 million children under five years, representing the biggest global threat to children’s lives. At the same time,...
Momotaro and the quest for equitable financing for UHC
Momotaro is a popular hero of Japanese folklore. To grossly paraphrase, the story of Momotaro begins with an elderly couple finding a boy inside a peach...
Progress at the UHC Forum but 5% of GDP would be real progress
The UHC Forum in Japan has shown some important steps forward although gender representation looked particularly poor. Civil society organisations are calling...
Christmas time, mistletoe and whining
Picture the scene: You’ve just finished your second helping of Christmas pudding and you’re unbuttoning your jeans. The conversation has moved from...
UK aid is a lifeline for many of Lebanon’s Syrian refugees, but we can do more with its influence
In Lebanon last month, I met Syrian families with safe homes to live in thanks to UK aid, I met girls who told me they wanted to be doctors, teachers and...
The closest thing to a silver bullet: primary health care for Universal Health Coverage
Universal health coverage (UHC) – a world in which all people can get the health services, vaccinations and medicines they need without financial hardship –...
A global gathering to tackle malnutrition: what we learned
The Scaling Up Nutrition global gathering last month brought together more than 1,000 participants from 70 countries, with representatives from across the...
UK aid stats show lessons ministers can learn from DFID’s new boss
Last week saw Penny Mordaunt, DFID’s new Secretary of State, ensure ongoing UK support for Rohingya minority refugees affected by the displacement in Myanmar,...