WHO Calls on European Countries to Mandate Reduced Salt in Processed Foods – ‘To Save Lives’ 16/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than one in three adults in WHO’s European Region aged 30-79 has hypertension, or high blood pressure – and a key factor is excess consumption of salt, according to a new WHO report published this week. The report “Action on Salt and Hypertension,” calls on governments to take “mandatory” measures to reduce the public’s […] Continue reading -> Upwards of 800 Million People with Vision Impairments Lack Access to Eyeglasses 14/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher It’s one of the world’s oldest health technologies with recorded use by the Greeks and Romans – and modern eye glasses appearing on the noses of Venetian monks and scholars as early as the 13th century. And yet only about 36% of the estimated 1.25 billion people who need corrective eyewear for common distance vision […] Continue reading -> WHO Member States Miss Deadline for Agreement on Pandemic Accord, But Agree to Soldier On in Next Two Weeks 10/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Despite the huge human and economic cost of COVID-19, over two years of negotiations and substantial diplomatic pressure, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) failed to reach consensus on a pandemic agreement by Friday (10 May), the last scheduled day of negotiations before the upcoming 77th World Health Assembly (WHA). But the […] Continue reading -> As Consensus on Pandemic Agreement by Deadline Looks Impossible, What Are the Options? 09/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Despite much lost sleep for members of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) this week, it is impossible for consensus on a pandemic agreement to be reached by the end of Friday (10 May), the last day of this final round of negotiations. Various negotiators Health Policy Watch that they did not […] Continue reading -> WHO Makes Contingency Plans for Gaza’s Hospitals but Critical Humanitarian Corridors are Closed 08/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With Gaza’s Rafah crossing into Egypt closed by an advancing Israeli incursion, and Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing shut since last Sunday’s Hamas missile attack, Gaza hospitals have only about three days left of fuel and medical supplies, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Wednesday. The global health agency is making contingency plans for […] Continue reading -> WHO Warns Against Israeli Military Operation in Rafah as Tensions Ratchet Up 06/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has said it is “deeply concerned” that a full-scale military operation “could lead to a bloodbath” as prospects of a major new Israeli incursion into Gaza’s southern enclave of Rafah appeared to grow over the weekend – while hopes of a cease-fire deal see-sawed wildly. “A new wave of displacement would exacerbate overcrowding, further […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> On World Health Day, WHO Director General Decries Gaza Hospital Destruction, Blaming Israel 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Speaking out on World Health Day, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus decried the destruction of Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital and blamed Israel for the devastation, saying that the “atrocity” of the Hamas attacks on Israeli communities 7 October, did not justify “the horrific ongoing bombardment, seige and health system demolition by Israel in Gaza.” […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Upwards of 800 Million People with Vision Impairments Lack Access to Eyeglasses 14/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher It’s one of the world’s oldest health technologies with recorded use by the Greeks and Romans – and modern eye glasses appearing on the noses of Venetian monks and scholars as early as the 13th century. And yet only about 36% of the estimated 1.25 billion people who need corrective eyewear for common distance vision […] Continue reading -> WHO Member States Miss Deadline for Agreement on Pandemic Accord, But Agree to Soldier On in Next Two Weeks 10/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Despite the huge human and economic cost of COVID-19, over two years of negotiations and substantial diplomatic pressure, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) failed to reach consensus on a pandemic agreement by Friday (10 May), the last scheduled day of negotiations before the upcoming 77th World Health Assembly (WHA). But the […] Continue reading -> As Consensus on Pandemic Agreement by Deadline Looks Impossible, What Are the Options? 09/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Despite much lost sleep for members of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) this week, it is impossible for consensus on a pandemic agreement to be reached by the end of Friday (10 May), the last day of this final round of negotiations. Various negotiators Health Policy Watch that they did not […] Continue reading -> WHO Makes Contingency Plans for Gaza’s Hospitals but Critical Humanitarian Corridors are Closed 08/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With Gaza’s Rafah crossing into Egypt closed by an advancing Israeli incursion, and Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing shut since last Sunday’s Hamas missile attack, Gaza hospitals have only about three days left of fuel and medical supplies, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Wednesday. The global health agency is making contingency plans for […] Continue reading -> WHO Warns Against Israeli Military Operation in Rafah as Tensions Ratchet Up 06/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has said it is “deeply concerned” that a full-scale military operation “could lead to a bloodbath” as prospects of a major new Israeli incursion into Gaza’s southern enclave of Rafah appeared to grow over the weekend – while hopes of a cease-fire deal see-sawed wildly. “A new wave of displacement would exacerbate overcrowding, further […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> On World Health Day, WHO Director General Decries Gaza Hospital Destruction, Blaming Israel 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Speaking out on World Health Day, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus decried the destruction of Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital and blamed Israel for the devastation, saying that the “atrocity” of the Hamas attacks on Israeli communities 7 October, did not justify “the horrific ongoing bombardment, seige and health system demolition by Israel in Gaza.” […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Member States Miss Deadline for Agreement on Pandemic Accord, But Agree to Soldier On in Next Two Weeks 10/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Despite the huge human and economic cost of COVID-19, over two years of negotiations and substantial diplomatic pressure, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) failed to reach consensus on a pandemic agreement by Friday (10 May), the last scheduled day of negotiations before the upcoming 77th World Health Assembly (WHA). But the […] Continue reading -> As Consensus on Pandemic Agreement by Deadline Looks Impossible, What Are the Options? 09/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Despite much lost sleep for members of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) this week, it is impossible for consensus on a pandemic agreement to be reached by the end of Friday (10 May), the last day of this final round of negotiations. Various negotiators Health Policy Watch that they did not […] Continue reading -> WHO Makes Contingency Plans for Gaza’s Hospitals but Critical Humanitarian Corridors are Closed 08/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With Gaza’s Rafah crossing into Egypt closed by an advancing Israeli incursion, and Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing shut since last Sunday’s Hamas missile attack, Gaza hospitals have only about three days left of fuel and medical supplies, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Wednesday. The global health agency is making contingency plans for […] Continue reading -> WHO Warns Against Israeli Military Operation in Rafah as Tensions Ratchet Up 06/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has said it is “deeply concerned” that a full-scale military operation “could lead to a bloodbath” as prospects of a major new Israeli incursion into Gaza’s southern enclave of Rafah appeared to grow over the weekend – while hopes of a cease-fire deal see-sawed wildly. “A new wave of displacement would exacerbate overcrowding, further […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> On World Health Day, WHO Director General Decries Gaza Hospital Destruction, Blaming Israel 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Speaking out on World Health Day, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus decried the destruction of Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital and blamed Israel for the devastation, saying that the “atrocity” of the Hamas attacks on Israeli communities 7 October, did not justify “the horrific ongoing bombardment, seige and health system demolition by Israel in Gaza.” […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
As Consensus on Pandemic Agreement by Deadline Looks Impossible, What Are the Options? 09/05/2024 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Despite much lost sleep for members of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) this week, it is impossible for consensus on a pandemic agreement to be reached by the end of Friday (10 May), the last day of this final round of negotiations. Various negotiators Health Policy Watch that they did not […] Continue reading -> WHO Makes Contingency Plans for Gaza’s Hospitals but Critical Humanitarian Corridors are Closed 08/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With Gaza’s Rafah crossing into Egypt closed by an advancing Israeli incursion, and Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing shut since last Sunday’s Hamas missile attack, Gaza hospitals have only about three days left of fuel and medical supplies, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Wednesday. The global health agency is making contingency plans for […] Continue reading -> WHO Warns Against Israeli Military Operation in Rafah as Tensions Ratchet Up 06/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has said it is “deeply concerned” that a full-scale military operation “could lead to a bloodbath” as prospects of a major new Israeli incursion into Gaza’s southern enclave of Rafah appeared to grow over the weekend – while hopes of a cease-fire deal see-sawed wildly. “A new wave of displacement would exacerbate overcrowding, further […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> On World Health Day, WHO Director General Decries Gaza Hospital Destruction, Blaming Israel 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Speaking out on World Health Day, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus decried the destruction of Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital and blamed Israel for the devastation, saying that the “atrocity” of the Hamas attacks on Israeli communities 7 October, did not justify “the horrific ongoing bombardment, seige and health system demolition by Israel in Gaza.” […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Makes Contingency Plans for Gaza’s Hospitals but Critical Humanitarian Corridors are Closed 08/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With Gaza’s Rafah crossing into Egypt closed by an advancing Israeli incursion, and Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing shut since last Sunday’s Hamas missile attack, Gaza hospitals have only about three days left of fuel and medical supplies, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Wednesday. The global health agency is making contingency plans for […] Continue reading -> WHO Warns Against Israeli Military Operation in Rafah as Tensions Ratchet Up 06/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has said it is “deeply concerned” that a full-scale military operation “could lead to a bloodbath” as prospects of a major new Israeli incursion into Gaza’s southern enclave of Rafah appeared to grow over the weekend – while hopes of a cease-fire deal see-sawed wildly. “A new wave of displacement would exacerbate overcrowding, further […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> On World Health Day, WHO Director General Decries Gaza Hospital Destruction, Blaming Israel 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Speaking out on World Health Day, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus decried the destruction of Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital and blamed Israel for the devastation, saying that the “atrocity” of the Hamas attacks on Israeli communities 7 October, did not justify “the horrific ongoing bombardment, seige and health system demolition by Israel in Gaza.” […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Warns Against Israeli Military Operation in Rafah as Tensions Ratchet Up 06/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has said it is “deeply concerned” that a full-scale military operation “could lead to a bloodbath” as prospects of a major new Israeli incursion into Gaza’s southern enclave of Rafah appeared to grow over the weekend – while hopes of a cease-fire deal see-sawed wildly. “A new wave of displacement would exacerbate overcrowding, further […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> On World Health Day, WHO Director General Decries Gaza Hospital Destruction, Blaming Israel 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Speaking out on World Health Day, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus decried the destruction of Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital and blamed Israel for the devastation, saying that the “atrocity” of the Hamas attacks on Israeli communities 7 October, did not justify “the horrific ongoing bombardment, seige and health system demolition by Israel in Gaza.” […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> On World Health Day, WHO Director General Decries Gaza Hospital Destruction, Blaming Israel 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Speaking out on World Health Day, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus decried the destruction of Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital and blamed Israel for the devastation, saying that the “atrocity” of the Hamas attacks on Israeli communities 7 October, did not justify “the horrific ongoing bombardment, seige and health system demolition by Israel in Gaza.” […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> On World Health Day, WHO Director General Decries Gaza Hospital Destruction, Blaming Israel 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Speaking out on World Health Day, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus decried the destruction of Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital and blamed Israel for the devastation, saying that the “atrocity” of the Hamas attacks on Israeli communities 7 October, did not justify “the horrific ongoing bombardment, seige and health system demolition by Israel in Gaza.” […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
On World Health Day, WHO Director General Decries Gaza Hospital Destruction, Blaming Israel 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Speaking out on World Health Day, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus decried the destruction of Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital and blamed Israel for the devastation, saying that the “atrocity” of the Hamas attacks on Israeli communities 7 October, did not justify “the horrific ongoing bombardment, seige and health system demolition by Israel in Gaza.” […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts