Nepal, April 11 -- Global health is often framed in quantitative metrics such as rates, ratios, targets, and dashboards. But one thing to keep in mind is how these figures reflect stories of people moving across borders, working within fragile health systems, and living in communities under varied circumstances.

Many of these stories, lived by Global South researchers, remain underreported because of their limited involvement in such disciplines. 'Diaries in Global Health' by Bipin Adhikari is a reflective account that brings those perspectives to the fore. The book prompts readers to consider who the author is and how he attempts to build a narrative that encourages Global South scholars to become more proactive, introducing the term ep...