Climate, costs, AI and social media all influence medical decision-making. How do we ensure GPs make the best decision for patients with as little negative impact on society as possible?
The Department of International Health attended the Global Forum, bringing together WHO Collaborating Centres, WHO Leadership, Member States and partners to strengthen collaboration.
On 21 May 2026 the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution on the International Court of Justice’s landmark advisory opinion on climate change.
With the signing of the Barcelona Declaration during the Open Science Festival Limburg, UM pushes for greater openness, autonomy, and collaboration to make research more accessible, trustworthy, and impactful. Dennie Hebels and Carien Hilvering explain why this is so important.
The aim of the campaign was to make people more aware of the influence they themselves have on their risk of dementia. The initial results show that knowledge about risk factors has increased.
As part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Maastricht University, alumni from around the world were invited to share their favourite, funniest and most meaningful memories from their time at UM.
Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in hospitals worldwide. Yet it often takes days before doctors know exactly which bacterium is causing an infection.
The promotion of public health is challenged by a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental disparities. Ensuring equity in prevention is essential to achieve health and well-being for all.