These microorganisms that exist in and on us have vital roles to play in keeping us well and healthy.

Patient safety is recognised globally as an important continuing issue in healthcare.

It is not just a question of whether we have enough food, but also if the food we buy is safe to eat.

Some argue that ecigarettes help smokers quit, but others say they cause non-smokers to become addicted to nicotine.

Everyone, not just healthcare professionals, should be involved in ensuring hand hygiene is practised appropriately.

While this lifelong condition has no cure, many people with autism can live full lives with the right support.

World Health Day is commemorated annually on April 7, the same day WHO was established, and despite the organisation’s shortcomings, it plays a vital role in keeping the world safe.

Bringing an end to the global tuberculosis epidemic has long been a goal of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Equality and equity do not mean the same thing, even though many people tend to use them interchangeably.

Both patients and healthcare personnel deserve to be protected against all forms of abuse.

It’s a simple biological function, but managing it is not as simple as it might appear.

The knowledge gaps about and evidence of long Covid is frustrating both sufferers and healthcare professionals.