Global sustainability problems pose serious challenges for humanity. In handling these problems education for sustainable development (ESD) is seen as important.

Infectious diseases have proven to be remarkably resilient foes of human health and so the prevention and control of infectious diseases have been attracting the attention of all countries over the

Background far too many women continue to die from pregnancy and childbirth related causes.

Background West Africa has the highest proportion of married adolescents, and the highest adolescent childbirth rate and maternal death rate in sub-Saharan Africa.

Background Gender differences in child development have been extensively studied in high-income countries, but few data are available from low-income and middle-income countries.

Background Mental illness is one of the most rapidly increasing causes of long-term sickness absence, despite improved rates of detection and development of more effective interventions.

Background The HIV burden is increasing in older adults in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

Background There has been a growing interest in disability and poverty on the international research and policy stages.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health concern and a key determinant of poor health outcomes.

Background Although abortion is legal in Thailand for a number of indications, women from Burma residing in Thailand are rarely able to access safe services.