In this month’s Bulletin

385Bull World Health Organ 2014;92:385 | doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2471/BLT.14.000614 In this month’s Bulletin In the editorial section, Shambhu Acharya et al. (386) introduce this month’s special theme on BRICS and global health. Michel Sidibé et al. (387) explain why it is time to invest in the production of medicines and devices by and for African countries. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Junior et al. (388) describe the evolution of the BRICS’ approach to cooperation on health. Trygve Ottersen et al. (389) announce a report on making progress towards universal health coverage fair and equitable. Fiona Fleck interviews Andrew Harmer (394–395) on how BRICS are changing the global health landscape and Claire Keeton (392–393) reports on their use of health technology assessment. Australia Which policies work? Melanie A Wakefield et al. (413–422) analyse the impact of tobacco control measures. Who will lead reforms? Martin McKee et al. (452–453) debate the BRICS’ role in promoting universal health coverage. New strategies needed Jacob Creswell et al. (459–460) propose changes to tuberculosis control plans. Simple solutions that improve lives Amber Cashwell et al. (461–462) suggest that BRICS focus on neglected tropical diseases. Changing players and roles Ilona Kickbusch (463–464) asks if global health diplomacy will be done differently. From a healthy economy to healthier lives Krishna D Rao et al. (429–435) analyse universal health care reforms. China Reaching rural populations Qingyue Meng and Ke Xu (447–451) outline a decade of progress in the rural cooperative medical scheme. Few impact many Miloud Kaddar et al. (436–446) look at investments made in vaccine development. Who pays for what? Victoria Y Fan et al. (457–458) track the flow of health aid. Ensuring healthier childhoods Andrew J Mirelman et al. (454–456) count the benefits from vaccines. Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa Losses and gains Dennis Petrie & Kam Ki Tang (396–404) examine relative health performance over the last two decades. More cars, more injuries Adnan A Hyder & Andres I Vecino-Ortiz (423–428) list opportunities to improve road safety. Inequities and child deaths Oscar J Mújica et al. (405–412) track socioeconomic inequalities and infant mortality.