Would you like to help build a hospital wing for critically ill children? The Little Hearts project is supported and endorsed by the Sri Lanka College of Pediatricians (SLCP). They are collecting funds to construct the much needed Cardiac & Critical Care Complex at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH). It is estimated that over 3,000 children are born with …

Out-of-pocket spending on health care continues to increase around the world – accounting for 50% of total health care spending in African countries and up to 80% in some South Asian nations. This spending pushes millions of people into poverty each year. For many families, choosing between their next meal and lifesaving health care remains a harsh …

Thousands of people have descended on the United Nations with one thing on their minds: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, they’ve gathered to assess where we are on the SDGs and how we can do better. What have been some of the highlights of those conversations? The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, taking place from July …