Ethics – NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

Trapped at Birth: The Unlawful Detention of Newborns in Nigerian Hospitals

Nigeria’s healthcare system faces a troubling crisis as hospitals unlawfully detain newborns and their mothers over unpaid medical bills. This practice, which disproportionately affects low-income families, raises serious ethical concerns and exposes vulnerable infants to severe health risks. Despite efforts to expand health insurance coverage, gaps in implementation continue to leave many without protection, allowing this issue to persist.

February 18, 2025

Black History Month: A Look Into Racism in Healthcare

With the start of Black History Month, the nation is honoring the achievements of Black individuals—such as artists, activists, scientists, politicians, and everyday community leaders. With such celebration, it’s crucial to acknowledge the ongoing struggles that Black people face, including systemic racism in healthcare and disaster management. Within healthcare, racial discrimination amounts to gaps in receiving adequate resources and care in communities of color. Public health could be the bridge between health and social justice, so how is racism manifesting within health systems?

October 17, 2024October 27, 2024

Highlighting Inequities in Cancer Care Between Low and High Income Countries

The disparity between high-income countries (HICs) and low-middle-income countries (LMICs) continues to persist, with an increasing emphasis on the impact it has on children with cancer. The American Childhood Cancer Organization states that 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year globally; however, thousands of children in LMICs remain undiagnosed, widening the gap between those who receive treatment and those who do not.