October 7 Anniversary of Hamas Attack on Israel Observed Against Grinding Gaza Conflict and Spectre of Regional War 08/10/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Israelis in southern and northern Israel huddled in shelters under missile and rocket fire from Gaza’s Hamas and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia. Palestinians in northern Gaza were being forced to relocate away from yet another incursion of Israeli tanks into densely populated urban areas, including Jabalia refugee camp. Lebanese in southern Lebanon fled at a thickening […] Continue reading -> Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> PAHO Unveils New Strategies, and a Focus on Equity, at Regional Committee Meeting 04/10/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WASHINGTON DC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) wrapped up its 61st Directing Council on Friday, after member states adopted policies ranging from health system strengthening to climate and health adaptation and mitigation. The council also reflected on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and presented a roadmap for a new strategic plan for […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO Revises RSV Vaccine Guidance; Africa Chalks Up Gains in Campaigns on HPV, Measles and ‘Zero-Dose’ Children 02/10/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women be vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or that their newborns receive a dose of monoclonal antibodies to protect them against severe RSV disease, which has seen a global resurgence as the COVID-19 pandemic waned. In 2022-2023, RSV was the […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Child Strokes Now ‘Common’ in Wartime Ukraine as Citizens Are Under Constant Stress 27/09/2024 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Strokes in children are now common in Ukraine as Russian air strikes rain down death, stress and trauma on civilians for a 947th day, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Wednesday. “We see strokes in children aged 12 to 13,” Liashko said. “Before the war, such cases were really unique. […] Continue reading -> Push for Countries to Include Health in Climate Targets 27/09/2024 Disha Shetty Specific health actions need to be included in countries’ climate targets – officially called the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – according to several health advocates speaking at the UN Climate Week in New York City over the past week. “Our agenda should be health-centric,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health […] 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.
Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> PAHO Unveils New Strategies, and a Focus on Equity, at Regional Committee Meeting 04/10/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WASHINGTON DC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) wrapped up its 61st Directing Council on Friday, after member states adopted policies ranging from health system strengthening to climate and health adaptation and mitigation. The council also reflected on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and presented a roadmap for a new strategic plan for […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO Revises RSV Vaccine Guidance; Africa Chalks Up Gains in Campaigns on HPV, Measles and ‘Zero-Dose’ Children 02/10/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women be vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or that their newborns receive a dose of monoclonal antibodies to protect them against severe RSV disease, which has seen a global resurgence as the COVID-19 pandemic waned. In 2022-2023, RSV was the […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Child Strokes Now ‘Common’ in Wartime Ukraine as Citizens Are Under Constant Stress 27/09/2024 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Strokes in children are now common in Ukraine as Russian air strikes rain down death, stress and trauma on civilians for a 947th day, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Wednesday. “We see strokes in children aged 12 to 13,” Liashko said. “Before the war, such cases were really unique. […] Continue reading -> Push for Countries to Include Health in Climate Targets 27/09/2024 Disha Shetty Specific health actions need to be included in countries’ climate targets – officially called the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – according to several health advocates speaking at the UN Climate Week in New York City over the past week. “Our agenda should be health-centric,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health […] 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.
PAHO Unveils New Strategies, and a Focus on Equity, at Regional Committee Meeting 04/10/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WASHINGTON DC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) wrapped up its 61st Directing Council on Friday, after member states adopted policies ranging from health system strengthening to climate and health adaptation and mitigation. The council also reflected on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and presented a roadmap for a new strategic plan for […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO Revises RSV Vaccine Guidance; Africa Chalks Up Gains in Campaigns on HPV, Measles and ‘Zero-Dose’ Children 02/10/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women be vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or that their newborns receive a dose of monoclonal antibodies to protect them against severe RSV disease, which has seen a global resurgence as the COVID-19 pandemic waned. In 2022-2023, RSV was the […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Child Strokes Now ‘Common’ in Wartime Ukraine as Citizens Are Under Constant Stress 27/09/2024 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Strokes in children are now common in Ukraine as Russian air strikes rain down death, stress and trauma on civilians for a 947th day, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Wednesday. “We see strokes in children aged 12 to 13,” Liashko said. “Before the war, such cases were really unique. […] Continue reading -> Push for Countries to Include Health in Climate Targets 27/09/2024 Disha Shetty Specific health actions need to be included in countries’ climate targets – officially called the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – according to several health advocates speaking at the UN Climate Week in New York City over the past week. “Our agenda should be health-centric,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health […] 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.
Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO Revises RSV Vaccine Guidance; Africa Chalks Up Gains in Campaigns on HPV, Measles and ‘Zero-Dose’ Children 02/10/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women be vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or that their newborns receive a dose of monoclonal antibodies to protect them against severe RSV disease, which has seen a global resurgence as the COVID-19 pandemic waned. In 2022-2023, RSV was the […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Child Strokes Now ‘Common’ in Wartime Ukraine as Citizens Are Under Constant Stress 27/09/2024 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Strokes in children are now common in Ukraine as Russian air strikes rain down death, stress and trauma on civilians for a 947th day, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Wednesday. “We see strokes in children aged 12 to 13,” Liashko said. “Before the war, such cases were really unique. […] Continue reading -> Push for Countries to Include Health in Climate Targets 27/09/2024 Disha Shetty Specific health actions need to be included in countries’ climate targets – officially called the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – according to several health advocates speaking at the UN Climate Week in New York City over the past week. “Our agenda should be health-centric,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health […] 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.
Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO Revises RSV Vaccine Guidance; Africa Chalks Up Gains in Campaigns on HPV, Measles and ‘Zero-Dose’ Children 02/10/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women be vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or that their newborns receive a dose of monoclonal antibodies to protect them against severe RSV disease, which has seen a global resurgence as the COVID-19 pandemic waned. In 2022-2023, RSV was the […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Child Strokes Now ‘Common’ in Wartime Ukraine as Citizens Are Under Constant Stress 27/09/2024 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Strokes in children are now common in Ukraine as Russian air strikes rain down death, stress and trauma on civilians for a 947th day, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Wednesday. “We see strokes in children aged 12 to 13,” Liashko said. “Before the war, such cases were really unique. […] Continue reading -> Push for Countries to Include Health in Climate Targets 27/09/2024 Disha Shetty Specific health actions need to be included in countries’ climate targets – officially called the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – according to several health advocates speaking at the UN Climate Week in New York City over the past week. “Our agenda should be health-centric,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health […] 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.
Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO Revises RSV Vaccine Guidance; Africa Chalks Up Gains in Campaigns on HPV, Measles and ‘Zero-Dose’ Children 02/10/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women be vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or that their newborns receive a dose of monoclonal antibodies to protect them against severe RSV disease, which has seen a global resurgence as the COVID-19 pandemic waned. In 2022-2023, RSV was the […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Child Strokes Now ‘Common’ in Wartime Ukraine as Citizens Are Under Constant Stress 27/09/2024 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Strokes in children are now common in Ukraine as Russian air strikes rain down death, stress and trauma on civilians for a 947th day, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Wednesday. “We see strokes in children aged 12 to 13,” Liashko said. “Before the war, such cases were really unique. […] Continue reading -> Push for Countries to Include Health in Climate Targets 27/09/2024 Disha Shetty Specific health actions need to be included in countries’ climate targets – officially called the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – according to several health advocates speaking at the UN Climate Week in New York City over the past week. “Our agenda should be health-centric,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health […] 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 Revises RSV Vaccine Guidance; Africa Chalks Up Gains in Campaigns on HPV, Measles and ‘Zero-Dose’ Children 02/10/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women be vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or that their newborns receive a dose of monoclonal antibodies to protect them against severe RSV disease, which has seen a global resurgence as the COVID-19 pandemic waned. In 2022-2023, RSV was the […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Child Strokes Now ‘Common’ in Wartime Ukraine as Citizens Are Under Constant Stress 27/09/2024 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Strokes in children are now common in Ukraine as Russian air strikes rain down death, stress and trauma on civilians for a 947th day, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Wednesday. “We see strokes in children aged 12 to 13,” Liashko said. “Before the war, such cases were really unique. […] Continue reading -> Push for Countries to Include Health in Climate Targets 27/09/2024 Disha Shetty Specific health actions need to be included in countries’ climate targets – officially called the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – according to several health advocates speaking at the UN Climate Week in New York City over the past week. “Our agenda should be health-centric,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health […] 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’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Child Strokes Now ‘Common’ in Wartime Ukraine as Citizens Are Under Constant Stress 27/09/2024 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Strokes in children are now common in Ukraine as Russian air strikes rain down death, stress and trauma on civilians for a 947th day, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Wednesday. “We see strokes in children aged 12 to 13,” Liashko said. “Before the war, such cases were really unique. […] Continue reading -> Push for Countries to Include Health in Climate Targets 27/09/2024 Disha Shetty Specific health actions need to be included in countries’ climate targets – officially called the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – according to several health advocates speaking at the UN Climate Week in New York City over the past week. “Our agenda should be health-centric,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health […] 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.
Child Strokes Now ‘Common’ in Wartime Ukraine as Citizens Are Under Constant Stress 27/09/2024 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Strokes in children are now common in Ukraine as Russian air strikes rain down death, stress and trauma on civilians for a 947th day, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Wednesday. “We see strokes in children aged 12 to 13,” Liashko said. “Before the war, such cases were really unique. […] Continue reading -> Push for Countries to Include Health in Climate Targets 27/09/2024 Disha Shetty Specific health actions need to be included in countries’ climate targets – officially called the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – according to several health advocates speaking at the UN Climate Week in New York City over the past week. “Our agenda should be health-centric,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health […] 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
Push for Countries to Include Health in Climate Targets 27/09/2024 Disha Shetty Specific health actions need to be included in countries’ climate targets – officially called the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – according to several health advocates speaking at the UN Climate Week in New York City over the past week. “Our agenda should be health-centric,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts