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 -> Deaths from Viral Hepatitis Increase Globally With Limited Access to Diagnostics and Treatment 09/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan There has been an increase in deaths from hepatitis B and C, the infectious viral liver diseases that kill as many people each year as tuberculosis – yet few people know that they are infected and get the treatment they need. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report – […] Continue reading -> Sexual Violence During Conflicts is a ‘Major Challenge for Health Sector’ 08/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan The “weaponization of sexual violence” during conflicts is a major challenge facing the health sector, and it needs the serious attention of the international community, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus. Tedros broke down while recounting that his own cousins had been raped and his uncle had been killed during […] 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 -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Access Battle for New Generation Obesity Drugs 04/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Demand for diabetes drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsis and Trulicity has soared since they have been clinically proven to help weight loss – but they are massively overpriced in the US and unavailable in most low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The mark-up for these drugs – called glucagon-like […] Continue reading -> Tanzania Merges HIV and Diabetes Care to Tackle NCD Crisis 04/04/2024 Kizito Makoye Non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes have emerged as serious health crises in developing countries, as HIV was a decade ago. New models of primary health care that combine NCD and HIV care are catching on – and Tanzania is implementing this approach. DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Lying on a neatly made bed at […] Continue reading -> In Wake of Food Aid Workers’ Deaths, WHO Demands Stronger ‘Deconfliction’ Mechanism for Gaza Relief Missions 03/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday decried the deaths of seven aid workers by Israeli fire while delivering food aid to Palestinians in besieged northern Gaza, demanding a major revamp of “deconfliction” procedures so that aid missions could proceed safely and predictably. “WHO is horrified by the killing of 7 humanitarian workers […] Continue reading -> Uganda’s Constitutional Court Greenlights Draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 03/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Uganda’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 complies with the country’s Constitution in all but four aspects. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, told the Kampala courtroom and a […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Offer Support to Gambia to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 02/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global health and parliamentary leaders have offered to support The Gambia to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), expressing “profound concern” over a recent attempt to reverse the ban. The business committee of Gambia’s parliament is currently contemplating whether to allow the passage of a Private Members Bill which aims to reverse the […] 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.
Deaths from Viral Hepatitis Increase Globally With Limited Access to Diagnostics and Treatment 09/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan There has been an increase in deaths from hepatitis B and C, the infectious viral liver diseases that kill as many people each year as tuberculosis – yet few people know that they are infected and get the treatment they need. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report – […] Continue reading -> Sexual Violence During Conflicts is a ‘Major Challenge for Health Sector’ 08/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan The “weaponization of sexual violence” during conflicts is a major challenge facing the health sector, and it needs the serious attention of the international community, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus. Tedros broke down while recounting that his own cousins had been raped and his uncle had been killed during […] 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 -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Access Battle for New Generation Obesity Drugs 04/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Demand for diabetes drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsis and Trulicity has soared since they have been clinically proven to help weight loss – but they are massively overpriced in the US and unavailable in most low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The mark-up for these drugs – called glucagon-like […] Continue reading -> Tanzania Merges HIV and Diabetes Care to Tackle NCD Crisis 04/04/2024 Kizito Makoye Non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes have emerged as serious health crises in developing countries, as HIV was a decade ago. New models of primary health care that combine NCD and HIV care are catching on – and Tanzania is implementing this approach. DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Lying on a neatly made bed at […] Continue reading -> In Wake of Food Aid Workers’ Deaths, WHO Demands Stronger ‘Deconfliction’ Mechanism for Gaza Relief Missions 03/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday decried the deaths of seven aid workers by Israeli fire while delivering food aid to Palestinians in besieged northern Gaza, demanding a major revamp of “deconfliction” procedures so that aid missions could proceed safely and predictably. “WHO is horrified by the killing of 7 humanitarian workers […] Continue reading -> Uganda’s Constitutional Court Greenlights Draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 03/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Uganda’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 complies with the country’s Constitution in all but four aspects. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, told the Kampala courtroom and a […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Offer Support to Gambia to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 02/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global health and parliamentary leaders have offered to support The Gambia to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), expressing “profound concern” over a recent attempt to reverse the ban. The business committee of Gambia’s parliament is currently contemplating whether to allow the passage of a Private Members Bill which aims to reverse the […] 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.
Sexual Violence During Conflicts is a ‘Major Challenge for Health Sector’ 08/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan The “weaponization of sexual violence” during conflicts is a major challenge facing the health sector, and it needs the serious attention of the international community, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus. Tedros broke down while recounting that his own cousins had been raped and his uncle had been killed during […] 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 -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Access Battle for New Generation Obesity Drugs 04/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Demand for diabetes drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsis and Trulicity has soared since they have been clinically proven to help weight loss – but they are massively overpriced in the US and unavailable in most low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The mark-up for these drugs – called glucagon-like […] Continue reading -> Tanzania Merges HIV and Diabetes Care to Tackle NCD Crisis 04/04/2024 Kizito Makoye Non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes have emerged as serious health crises in developing countries, as HIV was a decade ago. New models of primary health care that combine NCD and HIV care are catching on – and Tanzania is implementing this approach. DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Lying on a neatly made bed at […] Continue reading -> In Wake of Food Aid Workers’ Deaths, WHO Demands Stronger ‘Deconfliction’ Mechanism for Gaza Relief Missions 03/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday decried the deaths of seven aid workers by Israeli fire while delivering food aid to Palestinians in besieged northern Gaza, demanding a major revamp of “deconfliction” procedures so that aid missions could proceed safely and predictably. “WHO is horrified by the killing of 7 humanitarian workers […] Continue reading -> Uganda’s Constitutional Court Greenlights Draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 03/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Uganda’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 complies with the country’s Constitution in all but four aspects. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, told the Kampala courtroom and a […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Offer Support to Gambia to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 02/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global health and parliamentary leaders have offered to support The Gambia to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), expressing “profound concern” over a recent attempt to reverse the ban. The business committee of Gambia’s parliament is currently contemplating whether to allow the passage of a Private Members Bill which aims to reverse the […] 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.
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 -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Access Battle for New Generation Obesity Drugs 04/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Demand for diabetes drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsis and Trulicity has soared since they have been clinically proven to help weight loss – but they are massively overpriced in the US and unavailable in most low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The mark-up for these drugs – called glucagon-like […] Continue reading -> Tanzania Merges HIV and Diabetes Care to Tackle NCD Crisis 04/04/2024 Kizito Makoye Non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes have emerged as serious health crises in developing countries, as HIV was a decade ago. New models of primary health care that combine NCD and HIV care are catching on – and Tanzania is implementing this approach. DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Lying on a neatly made bed at […] Continue reading -> In Wake of Food Aid Workers’ Deaths, WHO Demands Stronger ‘Deconfliction’ Mechanism for Gaza Relief Missions 03/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday decried the deaths of seven aid workers by Israeli fire while delivering food aid to Palestinians in besieged northern Gaza, demanding a major revamp of “deconfliction” procedures so that aid missions could proceed safely and predictably. “WHO is horrified by the killing of 7 humanitarian workers […] Continue reading -> Uganda’s Constitutional Court Greenlights Draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 03/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Uganda’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 complies with the country’s Constitution in all but four aspects. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, told the Kampala courtroom and a […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Offer Support to Gambia to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 02/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global health and parliamentary leaders have offered to support The Gambia to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), expressing “profound concern” over a recent attempt to reverse the ban. The business committee of Gambia’s parliament is currently contemplating whether to allow the passage of a Private Members Bill which aims to reverse the […] 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.
Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Access Battle for New Generation Obesity Drugs 04/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Demand for diabetes drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsis and Trulicity has soared since they have been clinically proven to help weight loss – but they are massively overpriced in the US and unavailable in most low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The mark-up for these drugs – called glucagon-like […] Continue reading -> Tanzania Merges HIV and Diabetes Care to Tackle NCD Crisis 04/04/2024 Kizito Makoye Non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes have emerged as serious health crises in developing countries, as HIV was a decade ago. New models of primary health care that combine NCD and HIV care are catching on – and Tanzania is implementing this approach. DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Lying on a neatly made bed at […] Continue reading -> In Wake of Food Aid Workers’ Deaths, WHO Demands Stronger ‘Deconfliction’ Mechanism for Gaza Relief Missions 03/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday decried the deaths of seven aid workers by Israeli fire while delivering food aid to Palestinians in besieged northern Gaza, demanding a major revamp of “deconfliction” procedures so that aid missions could proceed safely and predictably. “WHO is horrified by the killing of 7 humanitarian workers […] Continue reading -> Uganda’s Constitutional Court Greenlights Draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 03/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Uganda’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 complies with the country’s Constitution in all but four aspects. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, told the Kampala courtroom and a […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Offer Support to Gambia to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 02/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global health and parliamentary leaders have offered to support The Gambia to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), expressing “profound concern” over a recent attempt to reverse the ban. The business committee of Gambia’s parliament is currently contemplating whether to allow the passage of a Private Members Bill which aims to reverse the […] 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.
Access Battle for New Generation Obesity Drugs 04/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Demand for diabetes drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsis and Trulicity has soared since they have been clinically proven to help weight loss – but they are massively overpriced in the US and unavailable in most low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The mark-up for these drugs – called glucagon-like […] Continue reading -> Tanzania Merges HIV and Diabetes Care to Tackle NCD Crisis 04/04/2024 Kizito Makoye Non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes have emerged as serious health crises in developing countries, as HIV was a decade ago. New models of primary health care that combine NCD and HIV care are catching on – and Tanzania is implementing this approach. DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Lying on a neatly made bed at […] Continue reading -> In Wake of Food Aid Workers’ Deaths, WHO Demands Stronger ‘Deconfliction’ Mechanism for Gaza Relief Missions 03/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday decried the deaths of seven aid workers by Israeli fire while delivering food aid to Palestinians in besieged northern Gaza, demanding a major revamp of “deconfliction” procedures so that aid missions could proceed safely and predictably. “WHO is horrified by the killing of 7 humanitarian workers […] Continue reading -> Uganda’s Constitutional Court Greenlights Draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 03/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Uganda’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 complies with the country’s Constitution in all but four aspects. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, told the Kampala courtroom and a […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Offer Support to Gambia to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 02/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global health and parliamentary leaders have offered to support The Gambia to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), expressing “profound concern” over a recent attempt to reverse the ban. The business committee of Gambia’s parliament is currently contemplating whether to allow the passage of a Private Members Bill which aims to reverse the […] 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.
Tanzania Merges HIV and Diabetes Care to Tackle NCD Crisis 04/04/2024 Kizito Makoye Non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes have emerged as serious health crises in developing countries, as HIV was a decade ago. New models of primary health care that combine NCD and HIV care are catching on – and Tanzania is implementing this approach. DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Lying on a neatly made bed at […] Continue reading -> In Wake of Food Aid Workers’ Deaths, WHO Demands Stronger ‘Deconfliction’ Mechanism for Gaza Relief Missions 03/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday decried the deaths of seven aid workers by Israeli fire while delivering food aid to Palestinians in besieged northern Gaza, demanding a major revamp of “deconfliction” procedures so that aid missions could proceed safely and predictably. “WHO is horrified by the killing of 7 humanitarian workers […] Continue reading -> Uganda’s Constitutional Court Greenlights Draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 03/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Uganda’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 complies with the country’s Constitution in all but four aspects. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, told the Kampala courtroom and a […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Offer Support to Gambia to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 02/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global health and parliamentary leaders have offered to support The Gambia to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), expressing “profound concern” over a recent attempt to reverse the ban. The business committee of Gambia’s parliament is currently contemplating whether to allow the passage of a Private Members Bill which aims to reverse the […] 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.
In Wake of Food Aid Workers’ Deaths, WHO Demands Stronger ‘Deconfliction’ Mechanism for Gaza Relief Missions 03/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday decried the deaths of seven aid workers by Israeli fire while delivering food aid to Palestinians in besieged northern Gaza, demanding a major revamp of “deconfliction” procedures so that aid missions could proceed safely and predictably. “WHO is horrified by the killing of 7 humanitarian workers […] Continue reading -> Uganda’s Constitutional Court Greenlights Draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 03/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Uganda’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 complies with the country’s Constitution in all but four aspects. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, told the Kampala courtroom and a […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Offer Support to Gambia to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 02/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global health and parliamentary leaders have offered to support The Gambia to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), expressing “profound concern” over a recent attempt to reverse the ban. The business committee of Gambia’s parliament is currently contemplating whether to allow the passage of a Private Members Bill which aims to reverse the […] 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.
Uganda’s Constitutional Court Greenlights Draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 03/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Uganda’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 complies with the country’s Constitution in all but four aspects. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, told the Kampala courtroom and a […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Offer Support to Gambia to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 02/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global health and parliamentary leaders have offered to support The Gambia to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), expressing “profound concern” over a recent attempt to reverse the ban. The business committee of Gambia’s parliament is currently contemplating whether to allow the passage of a Private Members Bill which aims to reverse the […] 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
Global Leaders Offer Support to Gambia to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 02/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global health and parliamentary leaders have offered to support The Gambia to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), expressing “profound concern” over a recent attempt to reverse the ban. The business committee of Gambia’s parliament is currently contemplating whether to allow the passage of a Private Members Bill which aims to reverse the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts