The Nephophobia of Gen Z: The Social Atrophy of the First Digital Natives

Generation Z is facing a quiet crisis of "Nephophobia," where the constant pressure of the digital cloud is causing them to retreat from real-life connections. It is time to prioritize face-to-face presence and reclaim our physical world before digital isolation permanently affects the well-being of a whole generation.

Beyond Choice: How Corporate Power Is Reshaping Public Health Today

The products we consume, the care we receive, and the environments we live in are all influenced by corporate decisions. But what happens when profit comes before people?

Epistemic Pathologies: The Political Economy of Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Sub-Saharan African Health Systems

Over the past two decades, the "data revolution" has promised a new era of evidence-based governance in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Billions have been invested in digital health infrastructures and monitoring frameworks, yet a troubling paradox remains: data abundance does not equate to decision utility.

The New Global Debt Trap: Evidence from the World Bank’s International Debt Report 2025

The global debt system is increasingly imposing its heaviest costs on those least able to bear them. For low-income countries, particularly in East Africa, debt servicing now competes directly with development priorities.

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Chief Editor

Felix Rutayisire is a researcher and evaluation specialist focusing on the political economy of health systems and health equity. His work explores how socioeconomic and institutional factors shape the quality and fairness of care, with a commitment to advancing evidence-informed policy and development practice in Africa and beyond.