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Editorial
. 2025 Jul 30;22(7):e1004691.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004691. eCollection 2025 Jul.

Charting the future of PLOS Medicine: Priorities for evidence, impact, and equity

Helen Lumbard  1 , Till Baernighausen  2
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Editorial

Charting the future of PLOS Medicine: Priorities for evidence, impact, and equity

Helen Lumbard et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

As PLOS Medicine enters a new chapter, its leadership sets out a bold editorial vision grounded in evidence, impact and equity. In a rapidly evolving global health landscape, the journal reaffirms its commitment to diversity, openness, and actionable science, ensuring research not only reflects the world's needs, but drives meaningful change.

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Conflict of interest statement

HL is a current paid employee of the Public Library of Science. TB is Editor-in-Chief of PLOS Medicine, for which he receives a monthly stipend.

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