While the fight against many neglected tropical diseases continues to receive too little support, the situation with dengue has changed. One major reason for this is that the disease is now increasingly recognised as a problem in richer countries too.

When it comes to major infectious diseases in the global south, most people inevitably think of the “Big Three”: HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. However, “neglected tropical diseases” (NTDs) also deserve attention.

Customers complain about the dubious methods used by money lending apps to claim their money back.

More and more Pakistani vacationers are discovering the remote mountainous region in the country’s north-east. The trend is bringing in buying power and creating jobs, but it also harbours the risk of social and ecological conflict.

In spite of high growth rates, masses of Indians are being left behind – and young people in particular struggle to find good jobs.

Law makers argue that the policy will reduce the carbon footprint and mitigate the negative effects of pollution on public health and the environment. Some economists disagree.

The town of Chipata benefits from local and international tourists coming to witness one of the country’s popular traditional celebrations.

Himalayan nation can benefit from foreign visitors, but must control cultural and environmental harm.

Local traders and businesspeople in Uganda decry strict tax collection amidst worsening economic conditions.

In a recently published paper, the Federation of German Industries argues that Germany needs a more strategic international-development policy which must take more account of China’s growing global influence.