Reletter
Artwork for The Global Health Paradox

Slow, reflective writing on the tensions and contradictions that shape global health and the systems behind it.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesWeekly
Issues57Foundeda year agoLast Issue5 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

habibbenzian.substack.com
Artwork for The Global Health Paradox

Latest Issues

Commitment for hire

Artwork by Canva

Consulting is usually described as a technical choice. Governments lack capacity, institutions need flexibility, projects require specialised and time-bound skills. The arrangement appears pragmatic, even efficient.

But...

5 days ago
7
4

Health for All, Economy for Whom?

Artwork by Canva

Nobody at the World Health Assembly was ever likely to stand up and say that capitalism is bad for health.

That is not how WHO works. The language is softer: economic policy, public value, investment, financing, social pr...

12 days ago
12
12

Who wants an independent WHO?

Artwork by Canva

The field of candidates is taking shape for what may be the most impossible job in global health.

Over the coming months they will be asked how they would restore confidence in the World Health Organization, secure its fi...

19 days ago
21
1

What Dentistry Teaches Us Not to See

Global scientific databases return tens of thousands of papers on dental implants published since 1970. A new scoping review found just 65 eligible articles on colonialism and oral health across the same period. That is not only a knowledge...

a month ago
16
7

When Hunger Changes Shape

Artwork by Canva

A child can be stunted in a household where an adult is overweight. A country can have supermarkets full of food and still have persistent malnutrition. That sounds contradictory only if malnutrition is understood mainly a...

a month ago
8
2

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Global Health Paradox.

SubscribersEngagement73Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Chart Rankings

How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Habib Benzian

    Global health researcher and adviser working across science, systems, equity, governance, and implementation, with experience in ministries, universities, and global agencies.

  • Sudeshni Naidoo

    Dental public health specialist whose work spans oral health, ethics, and health systems reform across Africa and globally. My interest is in how global health frameworks shape the visibility, responsibility, and political possibility of oral health.

  • EUGENIO BELTRAN

    Yours, truly

  • Homa Fathi

    PhD Candidate. Research Assistant. McGill University

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for The Global Health Paradox?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by The Global Health Paradox on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does The Global Health Paradox have?

    To see how many people subscribe to The Global Health Paradox, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in The Global Health Paradox?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Global Health Paradox as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The Global Health Paradox?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The Global Health Paradox using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to The Global Health Paradox?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Global Health Paradox. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact The Global Health Paradox?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.