Is prevention cheaper than cure?
Preventing disease is not always cheaper than treating it but it can be vital for keeping healthcare affordable and accessible.
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WHO designates two CAPHRI centres as new Collaborating Centres for Public Health Leadership and Workforce Development
With these centres, WHO wants to advance the professionalisation and competencies of the public health workforce.
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Bridging Borders, Building Capacity: Shaping Research and Healthcare in Ethiopia
Since 2006, CAPHRI and Ethiopian researchers have partnered to boost local research capacity and tackle the nation’s most pressing health goals.
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"I didn’t become a doctor, but as a postdoc, I hope to help many more patients."
Most people who study medicine see themselves becoming doctors later on. Robin Peeters consciously chose a different path.
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Early and reliable asthma diagnosis in young children
What can exhaled air tell us about asthma in young children? Edward Dompeling explains his research in this video.
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Nationwide project for animal-free biomedical research on osteoarthritis launched
Tim Welting (CAPHRI) and his team will develop human cell-based models to accelerate development of osteoarthritis medication.
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Better quality of life in care for older people
Hilde Verbeek (CAPHRI) teaches and develops new living concepts as alternatives to traditional nursing home care.
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Something Old, Something New: Measuring the Real Labour Cost of Healthcare Innovation
CAPHRI researchers are redefining how we assess the true workforce impact of new healthcare technologies, moving beyond simple time measurements to ensure innovations genuinely support a sustainable workforce.
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A new outlook on rehabilitation care
Ivan Huijnen (CAPHRI) aims to shift from the biomedical 'disorder-focused' thinking to an integral view on healthcare.
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Integration of Work-Related Care in Clinical Practice
Despite medical advances, a persistent gap remains between work participation rates for people with chronic conditions and the general population. This enduring disparity signals an urgent need for targeted support to enable healthy, sustained employment
