Global Health Perspectives

International efforts and policies to address substance use and its related adverse effects. 

Addictions in Potential Sperm Donors: What is Possible to Control?

Scientific article
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INTRODUCTION: Third-party sperm donation represents the sole viable option for conception for a considerable number of infertile couples. The donation process is predicated on ensuring the high quality and safety of the donated cells. While...

Webinar reflection: Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery

Community update
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ISSUP, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, has launched a new Global Recovery Network webinar series to spotlight diverse perspectives on recovery. The first webinar featured Dr. Haner Hernández, a respected expert in the...
Title slide for PowerPoint presentation titled Exploring Pathways of Recovery by Dr Haner Hernández.

The Global Trend of Stimulant Use

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Online

Stimulant use is evolving rapidly with changes in drug markets and new patterns of production and trafficking. This webinar will explore the latest global trends in the use of stimulants and provide a primer for their health and social consequences.

Time: June 17, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST

Speakers:

Nursing and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Scoping Review

Scientific article
Purpose: In 2015, all UN member states adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote global economic, social, and environmental progress. This scoping review explores how the nursing profession is connected to the SDGs and...

Substance Use Monitoring and Surveillance: Challenges faced by LMICs

Opinion piece, commentary
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Substance use surveillance has emerged as a crucial public health strategy across Africa, particularly in light of the alarming rise in substance use among adolescents (1). This trend poses significant health risks that require a...