Global Fund Replenishment Gains Steam 13/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan As the push for adequate funds to address HIV, tuberculosis and malaria reaches its climax with next week’s replenishment meeting of the Global Fund, the fund’s latest report reveals it has saved 50 million lives between 2002 and 2021. The Global Fund raises money in three-year cycles and seeks $18 billion for its seventh replenishment, […] Continue reading -> TB, HIV, and Malaria Treatment Rebound to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Still Off Course 12/09/2022 Raisa Santos The number of people on tuberculosis treatment rebounded to 5.3 million in 2021 and is nearing pre-pandemic levels of 5.5 million, according to a new Global Fund report. That’s an encouraging sign of progress after treatment plummeted to just 4.5 million people in 2020, the report, released on Monday, notes. Overall, the new report shows […] Continue reading -> Famine is ‘at the Door’ in Somalia, UN Warns 08/09/2022 Obi Anyadike, The New Humanitarian Famine “is at the door” in Somalia, with “concrete indications” that parts of the south-central Bay region will be in famine between October and December this year without an urgent surge in aid, the United Nations (UN) warned this week. “This is the final warning to all of us,” the UN’s humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, […] Continue reading -> New Initiative Will Enable Speedy Introduction of COVID-19 Antivirals in Africa and Southeast Asia 07/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan A new initiative to introduce COVID-19 oral antivirals and national test-and-treat programmes in 10 countries in Africa and Southeast Asia was launched on Wednesday by the COVID Treatment Quick Start Consortium. The consortium will support governments to introduce and scale up access to antivirals, starting with Pfizer’s Paxlovid, in high-risk populations in Ghana, Kenya, Laos, […] Continue reading -> Argentina Now Requires Big Food to Add Warning Labels to Ultra-Processed Foods 06/09/2022 Raisa Santos Consumers in Argentina are getting help to identify unhealthy food, thanks to new food promotion laws that mandate front-of-package warning labels, the first phase of which started recently. Last year, Argentina’s president signed one of the world’s strongest and most comprehensive food policy laws, requiring ultra-processed products with excess levels of sodium, sugar, fats and […] Continue reading -> Africa Pushes Gas as Transitional Energy Source, Insisting Climate Goals Cannot Hamper Economic Progress 05/09/2022 Paul Adepoju The US government committed itself to supporting Nigeria’s transition away from fossil fuels during a meeting between US vice-president Kamala Harris and Nigeria’s vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, last Friday. However, despite global commitments to reduce fossil fuel reliance to address climate change, a number of African countries have recently committed to expanding their oil and coal […] Continue reading -> NCDA: Investing in Cost-effective NCD Policies Now, Could Save Lives and Money Later 04/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Amber Huett-Garcia has struggled with obesity since she was in first grade. “Now in adulthood, despite reducing my BMI from 69 to 24 (245 lbs. lost), I still carry the expensive diagnosis of obesity,” she wrote in a recent blog for the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCD Alliance). “I’ve used pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, mental health care […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] 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. 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TB, HIV, and Malaria Treatment Rebound to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Still Off Course 12/09/2022 Raisa Santos The number of people on tuberculosis treatment rebounded to 5.3 million in 2021 and is nearing pre-pandemic levels of 5.5 million, according to a new Global Fund report. That’s an encouraging sign of progress after treatment plummeted to just 4.5 million people in 2020, the report, released on Monday, notes. Overall, the new report shows […] Continue reading -> Famine is ‘at the Door’ in Somalia, UN Warns 08/09/2022 Obi Anyadike, The New Humanitarian Famine “is at the door” in Somalia, with “concrete indications” that parts of the south-central Bay region will be in famine between October and December this year without an urgent surge in aid, the United Nations (UN) warned this week. “This is the final warning to all of us,” the UN’s humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, […] Continue reading -> New Initiative Will Enable Speedy Introduction of COVID-19 Antivirals in Africa and Southeast Asia 07/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan A new initiative to introduce COVID-19 oral antivirals and national test-and-treat programmes in 10 countries in Africa and Southeast Asia was launched on Wednesday by the COVID Treatment Quick Start Consortium. The consortium will support governments to introduce and scale up access to antivirals, starting with Pfizer’s Paxlovid, in high-risk populations in Ghana, Kenya, Laos, […] Continue reading -> Argentina Now Requires Big Food to Add Warning Labels to Ultra-Processed Foods 06/09/2022 Raisa Santos Consumers in Argentina are getting help to identify unhealthy food, thanks to new food promotion laws that mandate front-of-package warning labels, the first phase of which started recently. Last year, Argentina’s president signed one of the world’s strongest and most comprehensive food policy laws, requiring ultra-processed products with excess levels of sodium, sugar, fats and […] Continue reading -> Africa Pushes Gas as Transitional Energy Source, Insisting Climate Goals Cannot Hamper Economic Progress 05/09/2022 Paul Adepoju The US government committed itself to supporting Nigeria’s transition away from fossil fuels during a meeting between US vice-president Kamala Harris and Nigeria’s vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, last Friday. However, despite global commitments to reduce fossil fuel reliance to address climate change, a number of African countries have recently committed to expanding their oil and coal […] Continue reading -> NCDA: Investing in Cost-effective NCD Policies Now, Could Save Lives and Money Later 04/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Amber Huett-Garcia has struggled with obesity since she was in first grade. “Now in adulthood, despite reducing my BMI from 69 to 24 (245 lbs. lost), I still carry the expensive diagnosis of obesity,” she wrote in a recent blog for the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCD Alliance). “I’ve used pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, mental health care […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] 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.
Famine is ‘at the Door’ in Somalia, UN Warns 08/09/2022 Obi Anyadike, The New Humanitarian Famine “is at the door” in Somalia, with “concrete indications” that parts of the south-central Bay region will be in famine between October and December this year without an urgent surge in aid, the United Nations (UN) warned this week. “This is the final warning to all of us,” the UN’s humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, […] Continue reading -> New Initiative Will Enable Speedy Introduction of COVID-19 Antivirals in Africa and Southeast Asia 07/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan A new initiative to introduce COVID-19 oral antivirals and national test-and-treat programmes in 10 countries in Africa and Southeast Asia was launched on Wednesday by the COVID Treatment Quick Start Consortium. The consortium will support governments to introduce and scale up access to antivirals, starting with Pfizer’s Paxlovid, in high-risk populations in Ghana, Kenya, Laos, […] Continue reading -> Argentina Now Requires Big Food to Add Warning Labels to Ultra-Processed Foods 06/09/2022 Raisa Santos Consumers in Argentina are getting help to identify unhealthy food, thanks to new food promotion laws that mandate front-of-package warning labels, the first phase of which started recently. Last year, Argentina’s president signed one of the world’s strongest and most comprehensive food policy laws, requiring ultra-processed products with excess levels of sodium, sugar, fats and […] Continue reading -> Africa Pushes Gas as Transitional Energy Source, Insisting Climate Goals Cannot Hamper Economic Progress 05/09/2022 Paul Adepoju The US government committed itself to supporting Nigeria’s transition away from fossil fuels during a meeting between US vice-president Kamala Harris and Nigeria’s vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, last Friday. However, despite global commitments to reduce fossil fuel reliance to address climate change, a number of African countries have recently committed to expanding their oil and coal […] Continue reading -> NCDA: Investing in Cost-effective NCD Policies Now, Could Save Lives and Money Later 04/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Amber Huett-Garcia has struggled with obesity since she was in first grade. “Now in adulthood, despite reducing my BMI from 69 to 24 (245 lbs. lost), I still carry the expensive diagnosis of obesity,” she wrote in a recent blog for the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCD Alliance). “I’ve used pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, mental health care […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] 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.
New Initiative Will Enable Speedy Introduction of COVID-19 Antivirals in Africa and Southeast Asia 07/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan A new initiative to introduce COVID-19 oral antivirals and national test-and-treat programmes in 10 countries in Africa and Southeast Asia was launched on Wednesday by the COVID Treatment Quick Start Consortium. The consortium will support governments to introduce and scale up access to antivirals, starting with Pfizer’s Paxlovid, in high-risk populations in Ghana, Kenya, Laos, […] Continue reading -> Argentina Now Requires Big Food to Add Warning Labels to Ultra-Processed Foods 06/09/2022 Raisa Santos Consumers in Argentina are getting help to identify unhealthy food, thanks to new food promotion laws that mandate front-of-package warning labels, the first phase of which started recently. Last year, Argentina’s president signed one of the world’s strongest and most comprehensive food policy laws, requiring ultra-processed products with excess levels of sodium, sugar, fats and […] Continue reading -> Africa Pushes Gas as Transitional Energy Source, Insisting Climate Goals Cannot Hamper Economic Progress 05/09/2022 Paul Adepoju The US government committed itself to supporting Nigeria’s transition away from fossil fuels during a meeting between US vice-president Kamala Harris and Nigeria’s vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, last Friday. However, despite global commitments to reduce fossil fuel reliance to address climate change, a number of African countries have recently committed to expanding their oil and coal […] Continue reading -> NCDA: Investing in Cost-effective NCD Policies Now, Could Save Lives and Money Later 04/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Amber Huett-Garcia has struggled with obesity since she was in first grade. “Now in adulthood, despite reducing my BMI from 69 to 24 (245 lbs. lost), I still carry the expensive diagnosis of obesity,” she wrote in a recent blog for the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCD Alliance). “I’ve used pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, mental health care […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] 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.
Argentina Now Requires Big Food to Add Warning Labels to Ultra-Processed Foods 06/09/2022 Raisa Santos Consumers in Argentina are getting help to identify unhealthy food, thanks to new food promotion laws that mandate front-of-package warning labels, the first phase of which started recently. Last year, Argentina’s president signed one of the world’s strongest and most comprehensive food policy laws, requiring ultra-processed products with excess levels of sodium, sugar, fats and […] Continue reading -> Africa Pushes Gas as Transitional Energy Source, Insisting Climate Goals Cannot Hamper Economic Progress 05/09/2022 Paul Adepoju The US government committed itself to supporting Nigeria’s transition away from fossil fuels during a meeting between US vice-president Kamala Harris and Nigeria’s vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, last Friday. However, despite global commitments to reduce fossil fuel reliance to address climate change, a number of African countries have recently committed to expanding their oil and coal […] Continue reading -> NCDA: Investing in Cost-effective NCD Policies Now, Could Save Lives and Money Later 04/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Amber Huett-Garcia has struggled with obesity since she was in first grade. “Now in adulthood, despite reducing my BMI from 69 to 24 (245 lbs. lost), I still carry the expensive diagnosis of obesity,” she wrote in a recent blog for the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCD Alliance). “I’ve used pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, mental health care […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] 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.
Africa Pushes Gas as Transitional Energy Source, Insisting Climate Goals Cannot Hamper Economic Progress 05/09/2022 Paul Adepoju The US government committed itself to supporting Nigeria’s transition away from fossil fuels during a meeting between US vice-president Kamala Harris and Nigeria’s vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, last Friday. However, despite global commitments to reduce fossil fuel reliance to address climate change, a number of African countries have recently committed to expanding their oil and coal […] Continue reading -> NCDA: Investing in Cost-effective NCD Policies Now, Could Save Lives and Money Later 04/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Amber Huett-Garcia has struggled with obesity since she was in first grade. “Now in adulthood, despite reducing my BMI from 69 to 24 (245 lbs. lost), I still carry the expensive diagnosis of obesity,” she wrote in a recent blog for the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCD Alliance). “I’ve used pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, mental health care […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] 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.
NCDA: Investing in Cost-effective NCD Policies Now, Could Save Lives and Money Later 04/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Amber Huett-Garcia has struggled with obesity since she was in first grade. “Now in adulthood, despite reducing my BMI from 69 to 24 (245 lbs. lost), I still carry the expensive diagnosis of obesity,” she wrote in a recent blog for the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCD Alliance). “I’ve used pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, mental health care […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] 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.
Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] 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.
Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] 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
Lack of Basic Hygiene Faulted in UN Report 30/08/2022 John Heilprin A new UN report showing that half of the world’s health care facilities fail to meet the basic standard for providing hygiene services like soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub highlights the widespread global risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers. About two-thirds of all health care facilities […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts