Mental health of children affected by armed conflict: experts call for global commitment and funding
New BMJ Collection calls for evidence based and sustainable mental health support in conflict settings A new collection on Child Mental Health in Conflict Settings published by The BMJ, in partnership with the World...
From systematic reviews to global guidance
How BMJ Global Health underpinned WHO and UNICEF's first community hand hygiene guidelines In October 2025, BMJ Global Health published an open access supplement, The evidence to establish global guidelines on hand...
BMJ Group retracts trial on apple cider vinegar and weight loss
Journalists and others should no longer reference or use the study findings in future reporting BMJ Group has retracted research suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight...
Lack of soap most reported barrier to effective hand hygiene in shared community spaces
Efforts to improve handwashing don’t always include basics of access to soap + water Lack of hand hygiene causes annual 740,000 deaths from diarrhoea or respiratory infections But despite global recognition of its importance governments...
Opportunities and threats in academic media
Why safeguarding quality matters more than ever The academic publishing landscape is changing, driven by digital platforms that speed dissemination but also raise concerns about misinformation. Institutions and publishers must prioritise digital...
Exposing hidden influence in infant feeding advice
BMJ Investigations is our dedicated unit of specialist reporters who expose practices that risk public health and undermine trust in healthcare. Through rigorous, evidence-led reporting, the unit shines a light on issues that matter to...
Humanising health: conflict, equity, and resilience
Podcasts Analysis Opinion Recordings Meeting report World Health Innovation Summit (WISH) 2024 BMJ Group partnered with the Qatar Foundation to support the World Health Innovation Summit...
Correcting the record to enhance patient care
Retractions play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of academic publishing and ensuring research credibility. While they are often viewed negatively due to concerns about reputational damage and career impact, BMJ Group sees...
Five things you should do as a journal editor to support social justice
How you can take small steps to support social justice Today, the world of science is not fair. We know that there are underrepresented groups in both science and publishing w1,w2 and...
Guiding global conversations in vaccine hesitancy
Guiding global conversations in vaccine hesitancy Heidi Larson, Lady Piot, is a professor of anthropology, risk and decision science and the founding director of the Vaccine Confidence Project, a...
Advancing global healthcare resilience
Advancing global healthcare resilience: amplifying impact through BMJ Collections Academic Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Dr Derek Cocker, is an infectious disease researcher focusing on innovative...
Driving global health research through BMJ collections
Championing public health and research impact: Dr Azeem Majeed's journey Explore the career and contributions of Dr Azeem Majeed, a globally recognised leader in public health and primary care...
