Diana Duong
About Diana Duong
Diana Duong is a health journalist and professional fact checker. Her byline has appeared in publications across Canada, including Chatelaine, the Medical Post, Flare, and the Globe and Mail. She is based in Toronto.
Stories
HealthNo Matter Their Age, Women and Girls Feel the Weight of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Women and girls of all ages feel the burden of these diseases throughout their entire life. Read more
HealthThe 'Kissing Bug' Carries This Disease — But Its Effects Are Far From Romantic
When they bite their victims, they also defecate at the site of the bite. Read more
HealthLeprosy Isn't Actually a Flesh-Eating Disease, But It Is a Neglected One
Thanks to modern therapy, the disease is now curable. Read more
HealthYou Probably Know What Elephantiasis Is — But Did You Know There's No Real Cure?
The disease impacts a person’s mobility and a country’s productivity — and there's no complete cure. Read more
HealthThis Neglected Tropical Disease Can Lead Its Victims to Paranoia — And Even Death
If left untreated, this disease can alter personalities and lead to endless hours of sleep. Read more
HealthThe GFF Replenishment Raised $1 Billion. Here Are 5 Ways the Money Will Help Moms and Babies.
The GFF secured $1 billion at its replenishment conference. Read more
HealthPrivate Companies Can Improve Health Care for Women and Children. Here's How.
The private sector works on everything from developing medication to shipping it around the world. Read more
AdvocacyHealthSexual Education Is Key to Achieving Gender Equality and Global Health for All
Education means empowerment. Read more
AdvocacyHealthWhat Is the Global Financing Facility Replenishment?
On Nov. 6, stakeholders involved with the Global Financing Facility (GFF) will meet in Oslo, Norway. Read more
AdvocacyHealthMothers in Cameroon Are Dying at Shocking Rates. The GFF Will Help Change That.
Cameroon ranks 18th among the countries with the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Read more