Health Databases
Here you find general reference and useful databases that specialize on topics covering global health, public health, maternal and child health, mental health, reproductive health; health planning & management (including evidence-based practice and systematic reviews) and more. The databases are organized by these specialized subjects for ease of reference. For details on subjects identified and catalogued by the RC, see the glossary or ‘Main subject areas’ and ‘Subsidiary subject areas”. There are also grey literature and multidisciplinary specialist databases to allow you to make your search.
Most of the databases are free to use and provide access to journals, e-books, articles, and expert commentaries. However, some database services require free registration and login. Please read the database suppliers’ terms of use, copyright, and privacy policies before using the resources. A number of key health databases that require subscription are also listed for your information.
Browse by Subject
- Adolescent health (1)
- Child health (1)
- Communicable diseases (5)
- Community development (1)
- Community health care (4)
- Disability & rehabilitation (5)
- Disaster management & emergency service (6)
- Diseases/disease control (8)
- Elder health (2)
- Environmental health (13)
- Evidence-based practices (6)
- Global Health (13)
- Guidelines & standards (1)
- Health communication/ information (3)
- Health information technology & information management (9)
- Health planning & management (19)
- Health promotion & education (4)
- Health services (8)
- Health statistics (23)
- Health workforce & training (1)
- Infectious diseases/COVID-19 (28)
- Injuries (2)
- International development (2)
- Medical services (7)
- Mental health & psycho-social services (6)
- Mother, newborn & child health (1)
- Neglected tropical diseases (2)
- Non-communicable diseases (3)
- Nutrition (11)
- Occupational health (4)
- Primary health care (64)
- Public health (30)
- Reproductive & sexual health (3)
- Sustainable development Goals (3)
- Systematic review (10)
- Universal health coverage (3)
- Urban health (1)
- Women’s health (1)