Insights & news

New white paper calls for urgent action to reverse UK obesity epidemic

Launched at a panel event at the Labour Party Conference, the white paper outlines policy recommendations that can support the government in turning the tide on obesity levels.

The gift of life: why policy matters for organ donation

Can governments and science ensure fair access to organ donation for all?

Joining forces: how the private sector can support achieving global targets for non-communicable diseases

Partnerships between the public and private sectors can strengthen health systems, drive innovation and deliver sustainable solutions to global health challenges.

New report urges governments worldwide to prioritise changing the trajectory of lung cancer

HPP has developed a report with the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer urging national governments to champion a coordinated and comprehensive policy approach to change the trajectory of lung cancer outcomes worldwide.

What is person-centred care – and how can we make it a reality?

The philosophy of person-centred care is not simply ‘nice to have’. It has measurable benefits to patient outcomes, health system efficiency and health equity.

Lung Cancer Policy Network report explores the role of data in driving screening programmes

The Lung Cancer Policy Network, for which HPP runs the secretariat, has launched a report based on data from its groundbreaking interactive map of lung cancer screening.

Health as an investment: time to shift the rhetoric

Governments should be rethinking healthcare as a foundation for economic growth

HPP celebrates Clean Air Day 2025

As part of our commitment to sustainability, we’re proud to support initiatives that have a positive impact on the environment and communities.

Would a public health approach help tackle problem gambling?

Problem gambling can have devastating effects on people, health systems and the economy. How can using a public health framework address it?

New policy report highlights the role of immunisation in protecting people with NCDs

National calls to action supporting integration of radioligand therapy into cancer care

In collaboration with experts in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates, HPP identified barriers to implementing radioligand therapy and co-developed recommendations to overcome them.

Lung health now: a global call to action

At this year’s World Health Assembly, an important resolution asks governments to prioritise the eradication of chronic respiratory diseases and lung cancer, which have been overlooked and overshadowed for too long – and at great cost.

The West is slashing global health programmes. Could that be a good thing?

Geopolitical shifts could help health systems in low- and middle-income countries become more autonomous, inclusive and sustainable.

How to build a fairer health system

We need diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare to make sure the system works for us all.

Is ‘springing forward’ harming our health?

Research suggests that daylight saving time has negative effects on our health – so why is it still observed in many countries, and what can we do about it?

Are weight-loss treatments contributing to health inequalities?

GLP-1 agonists provide a range of health benefits. But not everyone is benefiting equally.

Addressing obesity: the role of policy in creating healthier populations

Obesity is not the result of poor lifestyle choices; it’s emblematic of the broken systems that prioritise profit over health.

Rebuilding trust in public health: the battle against misinformation

When people lose trust in health officials and systems, dangerous behaviours and beliefs go viral.

New paper calls for environmental impact to be considered in the evaluation of health interventions

Health systems are not only vulnerable to the impact of climate change, but also contribute to it through their activities. Environmental considerations need to be included our assessment of health interventions, but how to do this in practice remains complex.

Health isolationism: how it affects us all

The US is withdrawing funding from the World Health Organization. What are the implications for global health?

HPP announces strategic partnership with POLITICO

The Health Policy Partnership has formed a strategic partnership with POLITICO, aiming to provide answers to some of the biggest questions in health policy.

Expert insights: new videos explore opportunities to reduce inequalities in care for metastatic breast cancer

Building on the publication of four policy briefs that provide actionable recommendations to make care for metastatic breast cancer more equitable, The Health Policy Partnership has developed a set of videos that further explore these recommendations and showcase insights from ex...

Are synthetic opioids Europe’s next epidemic?

Potent synthetic opioids are coming to Europe – and, as before, playing catch-up could have deadly consequences.

Experts in England urge health system leaders to commit to cholesterol

A multidisciplinary group of experts have called for high cholesterol to be tackled more effectively to prevent cardiovascular disease and boost the sustainability of England’s NHS.

New resource published to support the integration of radioligand therapy

Key performance indicators provide concrete targets that countries can work towards to ensure they are ready to adopt innovative treatments.

Preparing health systems for precision cancer care

In collaboration with Testbed Sweden for Clinical Trials and Implementation of Precision Health in Cancer Care, HPP has launched a framework to facilitate the development of clinical trials for precision cancer medicine (PCM).

Lung Cancer Policy Network focuses on earlier detection to mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month

For Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, HPP coordinated a programme of activities for the Lung Cancer Policy Network to build the case for the early detection of lung cancer.

National profiles reveal the state of COPD in ten countries around the world

On behalf of the Speak Up for COPD coalition, HPP has published ten country profiles outlining the challenges and opportunities for action in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Policy toolkit identifies opportunities to improve the pulmonary arterial hypertension patient journey

The Health Policy Partnership has developed a set of resources highlighting challenges and opportunities for action on pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Is the tobacco endgame really possible?

In the face of changing tobacco habits, policies looking to end its use must adapt accordingly.