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OAG 044 - October 2024

Smart interoperable urban lighting

Urbis Schréder argues that smart interoperable urban lighting is shaping a sustainable future.

Tackling AMR and medicine shortages in the EU

How can the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation help tackle current challenges, including medicine shortages and antimicrobial resistance, across Europe? We put the question to Rainer Becker, Director for Medical Products and Innovation at DG SANTE.

The importance of foot care for people with diabetes

Regular foot check-ups are critical for mitigating foot problems in people with diabetes; Lorna Rothery spoke to the podiatry team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospital about the risk factors for and prevention of diabetic foot problems.

Challenges facing healthcare: The role of a physical environment in the digital age

Shane Dineen, Managing Director at Archus, discusses some of the key challenges facing healthcare systems. He emphasises the importance of fostering a mindset that prioritises people’s best interests to enable sustainable solutions that improve care quality and patient welfare.

Implementing the WEFE Nexus: The crucial role of education

Professor Iqbal Mujtaba FREng from the University of Bradford, highlights the crucial role of education in implementing the WEFE Nexus.

Radicalisation policy focus

Julian Hayes, Senior Partner at Berris Law LLP, discusses radicalisation in this opinion and expert-driven piece, including comment on what governments must do to preserve stability.

Glucowear™ – The start of non-invasive blood glucose monitoring

Sabih Chaudhry, CEO of Afon Technology Ltd, takes us on an exciting journey through the groundbreaking innovation of GlucowearTM – revolutionising non-invasive blood glucose monitoring.

Global development and gender equality

Papa Alioune Seck, Chief of the Research and Data Section at UN Women, explores a crucial moment for global development and gender equality.

Chromeos flex: Addressing profile 2 tech challenges on a budget

Local authorities are having to cut costs and justify project spending. With Windows 10 going end-of-life in 2025, how can departments future-proof their tech and succeed with new initiatives while adhering to their budget constraints?

Harnessing genomic data for early disease detection

Lorna Rothery spoke to Heidi Rehm, Chair of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health, about steps to harness quality genomic data to support disease detection and the importance of collaboration in this endeavour.

Navigating care cover during busy holiday periods

Ben Weatherall, Director and Co-Founder of Curam, discusses navigating care coverage during busy holiday periods.

Harnessing the synergies of passenger data for border security

Ygor Lutz, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Founder of Travizory Border Security, explains harnessing the synergies of passenger data.

Less talk, more action on medical countermeasures

Dr Ayoade Alakija, humanitarian leader, WHO Special Envoy for the ACT-Accelerator, Chair of FIND and Co-Chair of the G7 Impact Investment Initiative on Global Health, outlines the negative effects of vaccine nationalism and emphasizes the importance of countries collaborating to enhance preparedness and medical countermeasures in the face of public health threats.

Harnessing the power of visual communication in transformation projects

Change is in the air. But, while the scale and complexity of new projects across the public sector can be daunting, taking a visual approach to communication at every stage helps to achieve the clarity and alignment required to get the job done.

The health impacts of air pollution

Lorna Rothery interviewed Juan J. Castillo-Lugo, Air Quality and Health Regional Advisor at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), about the health effects of air pollution and efforts to reduce exposure.

Holmes & Partners: Tackling complex immigration cases with ease

With a focus on client-centred service and a deep understanding of immigration law, Holmes & Partners offers comprehensive assistance for a wide range of immigration needs. Our experienced team specialises in family reunification, skilled worker visas, and student visas, providing tailored solutions to complex cases.

Employee shift swap request: Empowering employees and streamlining operations

Rebecca D’Agostino, Head of Marketing at Crown Workforce Management, discusses the importance of enhancing staff motivation and improving efficiency with the help of the new Employee Shift Swap Request.

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