HealthLEADS celebrates one month on September 3, 2022. From blockchain to cancer treatment to climate change, these have been our most popular stories of the month,

Launched on August 7 with an endeavour to bring together the global health community, HealthLEADS has published over 40 news stories, articles, expert takes and interviews in its first month. As we continue our stride to bring the global health community together on a digital platform, here’s a look back at some of our top stories in our first month.

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Where does blockchain fit into healthcare

Blockchain’s global market value nearly tripled between 2018 and 2021 – from USD 1.57 billion to USD 4.67 billion. As health and tech intertwine, blockchain is proving to be a game-changer in ensuring healthcare delivery. We look beyond the buzzword to assess its impact on global healthcare. Read the full story here.

Cancer care: When evidence is the backbone of informed decision-making

In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with HealthLEADS, Dr. Sameer Kaul paints the picture of cancer care in India, the technological advancements, the importance of homogeneous distribution of health services, and the need to strike a balance between work and play. Watch the full interview here.

Time to celebrate menstrual freedom

Payal Saxena sheds light on how menstrual hygiene is no longer a thing of taboo among the girls and women in the country. This article features on the India@75 series that covers the country’s progress, challenges, and opportunities in universal health coverage and healthcare, as it celebrates 75 years of independence. Read the full story here.

Kashmir heats up – this time, it’s the climate

Climate change has had a devastating impact across the globe. The delicate ecosystem of Kashmir is not spared, as the Himalayan Valley’s seasonal patterns see increasing and ever-frequent disruptions. Riyaz Wani pens down this Climate Change blog, as the valley faced a rare March without the need for any heating. Read the full story here.

HealthLEADS: A Call for Global Health Community

From Health Analytics Asia to HealthLEADS, Syed Nazakat chronicles the journey of continuous evolution, while creating the world’s biggest open-source health data hubs, creating powerful collaborations with doctors in over 30 countries, and anchoring global debate about health misinformation along the way. Read the full story here.

From what’s trending stories, to expert takes, to conversations with the people at the heart of global health, HealthLEADS continues to bring issues that matter, from the people that matter.

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