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Global Health Leader Takes World Bank Helm
The nomination by the US Government of physician Jim Yong Kim for the World Bank Presidency triggered the usual debate over the fairness of the electoral process, as well as intense scrutiny of Kim’s qualifications and experience. But missing in all this furor was what the appointment of Dr Kim, a leading figure in global [...]
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Health Financing: What Role does the International Community Play?
In this month’s Health Policy & Planning, Eduardo Gomez and my paper on health financing in Brazil, Russia and India is published. Given that Amanda Glassman at the Center for Global Development and others have pointed out that this is the year where attention will be put on donor aid flows and domestic financing, I [...]
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Wanted: Marketing Partner for Lonely, Neglected Problem: Road Traffic Injuries
At least once a week I almost get hit on my bike, usually in unique and creative ways- a tourist crossing the street looking the wrong way, the crazy Oxford bus drivers (no further details needed), passengers opening the car door into the bike lane without looking, another bike overtaking me. Today was no exception [...]
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‘Culture’ as an Excuse in Nutrition Policy
The funny thing about the concept of ‘culture’ is the degree to which anthropologists (experts on culture) detest the term. From my years studying medical anthropology I also cringe whenever I see a report blaming culture for lack of progress in health. This occurs in all areas of global health, including nutrition. What role does [...]
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