Arsenic in tubewell water, a public health emergency in Bangladesh Evidence from Bangladesh highlights the important role of inducing risk-avoiding behaviour to avoid public health emergencies Health Ricardo Maertens Alessandro Tarozzi Kazi Matin Ahmed Alexander Van Geen Published 22.10.18
Evidence to practice: Reforming private healthcare in India Using the example of healthcare in India, Nick O’Donohoe discusses how data plays a crucial role in making sure investments are put to their best use Health Nick O’Donohoe Published 19.09.18
Why are older women missing in India? The age profile of bargaining power and poverty Within-family inequalities in resource allocation can explain the disproportionately high mortality risk faced by older women in India Health Rossella Calvi Published 31.08.18
How retail drug markets in poor countries develop The entry of a new pharmacy chain in India led existing companies to both cut prices and raise drug quality Health Daniel Bennett Wes Yin Published 13.08.18
Tackling the challenges of global development How does the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation work towards achieving its vision of improving the quality of life of everyone around the world? Health Rodger Voorhies Published 25.07.18
Child stunting: Evidence from historical research Child stunting was eradicated in developed countries during the 19th and 20th centuries. These cases yield lessons for combating stunting today. Health Eric Schneider Published 06.07.18
Historical experiences and demand for health: The legacy of colonial medical campaigns in Central Africa Colonial medical campaigns in Central Africa have had lasting impacts, worsening health outcomes and lowering World Bank health project success today Health Sara Lowes Eduardo Montero Published 01.06.18
The entertaining way to behavioural change: Fighting HIV with MTV in Nigeria Evidence from Nigeria suggests that TV shows can promote safer sexual practices mainly through learning, rather than social conformity Health Abhijit Banerjee Eliana La Ferrara Victor Orozco Published 23.05.18
Does traditional medicine contribute to poor hygiene in developing countries? A novel hygiene education programme uses microscopes to improve hygiene in Pakistan, but traditional medical beliefs may hamper its effectiveness Health Daniel Bennett Published 06.04.18
