Articles by William Ruse

A Healthy Future From the Ashes of Uncertainty

Afghanistan is a country that has been ravaged by war. In the modern era where age longevity from birth is approaching or has surpassed eighty years, an average Afghan lives barely half that long. The socioeconomic status of the country is reflected in the fact that the average wage earner earns less than $2 per…

Editorial #1

One always starts a new venture with some trepidation. Publishing a new Journal is not an everyday occurrence. Creating a venue for both student and academically qualified writers to share their views on global health is exciting. The minds of those being taught often challenge the teachings – and the perceptions and beliefs – of…

Healthcare Systems Around the World

Typically it is believed that modern countries of the world are developed in all areas, including healthcare, and that poor health is an affliction of poor, under-developed countries. The truth, however, is that inadequate healthcare is prevalent in all types of countries, and no country has a perfect healthcare system. Improvements in healthcare should be…