Disability and poverty in Gabon are a little more complicated than in most African countries. Gabon is an oil-rich country, yet the poverty rate is higher, especially in rural areas, where it is 59.5%. The bigger cities, like Libreville and Port Gentil, account for 48% of the national population, but 28% of their residents are […]
In the wake of one of the worst economic crises in European history, Greece suffers the fourth worst national poverty rate in the continent, ahead of only Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania. With 26.9% of the Greek population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, these economic setbacks have also begun to bleed into […]
Zimbabwe is an example of a developing nation working in harmony to achieve transformative components that pertain to SDG 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a list of 17 global ideals toward peacekeeping, saving the planet and reducing poverty. Starting in 2015, the UN set the goal of accomplishing the […]
Recent tensions around the Strait of Hormuz – a channel for an estimated 20% of the world’s oil and liquified natural gas supplies that the Iranian government shut down after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes – has put a strain on Iraq’s already fragile economy, threatening recent progress towards poverty reduction in Iraq. Fortunately, there may be a […]
Around the world, governments are developing strategies to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Countries such as the U.K. and India have introduced national plans to strengthen innovation, improve public services and boost economic growth. These strategies highlight the growing importance of AI in South Africa and other developing nations, where governments increasingly […]
Located on South America’s Northern coast, the small country of Suriname holds a diverse population. While its public health landscape faces challenges in 2026, the country has emerged a regional leader in integrated care, bridging the gap between remote interior communities and urban centers. According to the World Bank, almost 26% of the population lives […]
Access to safe and effective surgical care is central to global health. Progress in this area depends on strong research systems, yet many low-resource settings struggle to build them. Understanding the different barriers to surgical research in developing regions highlights the limits to innovation and how stakeholders can improve outcomes worldwide. Without targeted efforts to […]
Myanmar has faced decades of economic challenges, conflict and instability. Despite these barriers, the country made measurable progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1), which aims to end poverty in all its forms. However, recent political and economic disruptions have reversed some gains and pushed more people into poverty. This update on SDG 1 […]
The progress of Nigeria toward Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which focuses on good health and well-being, reflects both policy commitment and persistent development challenges. Health outcomes in Nigeria remain closely tied to poverty, limited healthcare access and uneven infrastructure across rural and urban areas. While government reforms and international partnerships have expanded immunization […]
AI diagnostics in Rwanda are drawing attention because they suggest a practical way to strengthen health care in places where medical staff are stretched thin. In low-resource settings, frontline health workers often face difficult clinical questions with limited equipment, few specialists and heavy patient demand. Rwanda’s recent research suggests that artificial intelligence could help close […]
