Webinar Series: Addressing musculoskeletal conditions: an opportunity for health systems globally

2024, by WHO

Musculoskeletal conditions (MSK) are common worldwide, and their impact on individuals is diverse. To address the importance of MSK issues, a webinar series was organised and delivered by the WHO in 2024. This series aimed to initiate early discussions and involve key stakeholders in addressing this critical matter, paving the way for further attention and awareness

Here you can find the links for the webinar series main webpage and webinar recordings:

  • Webinar series Main page | Link
  • Webinar 1: Global burden of MSK conditions | Date: 31 January 2024 | Link
  • Webinar 2: Life-course approach to addressing MSK conditions | Date: 28 February 2024 | Link
  • Webinar 3: Health promotion and prevention | Date: 21 October 2024 | Link
  • Webinar 4: Treatment and rehabilitation | Date: 20 November 2024 | Link

Research in Focus: Supporting traumatic injuries research in resource-limited settings

December 2021

Traumatic injuries disproportionately affect resource-limited countries, with 90% of both injuries and injury-related deaths occurring in LMICs. While we have seen global responses to pandemics such as HIV and, more recently, COVID-19, traumatic injuries account for around 11% of the current Global Burden of Disease, and nearly 5 million deaths per year. Despite being one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and with an annual increase in debilitating injuries, not enough is being done to address this pandemic. In this webinar, The Global Health Network brings together experts in injury to share their experiences of conducting research in resource-limited settings.

Research in Focus: Ensuring global access to surgery during COVID-19

October 2020

The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery in 2015 found that Treatment for surgical conditions, a broad range of diseases that represent approximately 30% of the global burden of disease and span 100% of disease sub-categories, remains out of reach for the majority of the world’s population. This results in loss of life and reduced welfare for millions of people, and stunts economic development.