Getting Global Health on the Radar of Private Sector Investors and Asset Managers 13/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the wake of the COVID pandemic, global health is finally getting on the radar of asset managers of large equity and investment funds – as an option for promoting social responsibility objectives among investor clientele. At a Geneva Graduate Institute session Wednesday on Investors and Civil Society Working Together, two path-finding institutions – one […] Continue reading -> ‘Tied Up, Forcibly Medicated’: Human Rights Abuses ‘Far Too Common’ in Mental Health Care 09/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan “I was held down, tied up, forcibly medicated and placed in a seclusion cell,” Jarrod Clyne of the International Disability Alliance told the international launch of a guide on mental health and human rights on Monday. This had happened in New Zealand “on the basis of a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, during a manic episode”, […] Continue reading -> WHO is Concerned About Surging Cholera Cases, Rising COVID and Cervical Cancer 27/09/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cholera cases doubled last year in comparison to 2021, and preliminary data suggests that 2023 is likely to be even worse, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Wednesday. “So far 28 countries have reported cases this year, compared with 16 during the same period last year,” said […] Continue reading -> WHO Issues New Advice to Schools on Tobacco- and Nicotine-Free Campuses 27/09/2023 Sanika Santhosh WHO has stepped up its counteroffensive against tobacco companies that market cigarettes and other tobacco products to teens – with the release of a new set of guidance for school-based anti-smoking policies. The guidance, “Freedom from Tobacco and Nicotine: Guide for Schools,” and “Nicotine- and Tobacco-free School Implementation Toolkit”, aims to support school policies banning […] Continue reading -> Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> A Leading Global Killer, Hypertension, Is Largely Undetected and Untreated; That Needs to Change 19/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – A leading killer, hypertension, receives barely a nod in many of the world’s health systems – even though it’s the key contributor to deaths from cardiovascular disease, which claims about 17.9 million lives annually and is the single largest cause of deaths in the world today. Addressing this systemic neglect is […] Continue reading -> WHO Announces Air Pollution Summit in Accra to Tackle ‘Public Health Emergency’ 07/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The World Health Organization (WHO) will host a summit on air pollution in Accra, Ghana in 2024, the organization announced on Thursday. The summit will be the second ever to address air pollution, which is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year, and the first to be held in Africa. The announcement was made […] Continue reading -> Africa’s Cardiovascular Burden: A Silent Cry for Attention 23/08/2023 Ahmed Bendary & Abdelrahman Abushouk Amidst the vibrant rhythms of Africa, a less audible rhythm beats – an alarming rise in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Between 50% and 88% of deaths in at least seven African countries are due to NCDs, according to the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor. Yet, the realm of […] Continue reading -> Number of Sudanese Facing Hunger Doubles as Food Crisis Deepens Amidst Ongoing Conflict 11/08/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The number of people facing hunger in Sudan has doubled over the past year, with nearly over 42% of the country’s 46 million people facing high levels of food insecurity, a senior Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in the country said Friday. “The food situation in the country is deeply alarming,” Adam Yao, FAO […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] 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.
‘Tied Up, Forcibly Medicated’: Human Rights Abuses ‘Far Too Common’ in Mental Health Care 09/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan “I was held down, tied up, forcibly medicated and placed in a seclusion cell,” Jarrod Clyne of the International Disability Alliance told the international launch of a guide on mental health and human rights on Monday. This had happened in New Zealand “on the basis of a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, during a manic episode”, […] Continue reading -> WHO is Concerned About Surging Cholera Cases, Rising COVID and Cervical Cancer 27/09/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cholera cases doubled last year in comparison to 2021, and preliminary data suggests that 2023 is likely to be even worse, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Wednesday. “So far 28 countries have reported cases this year, compared with 16 during the same period last year,” said […] Continue reading -> WHO Issues New Advice to Schools on Tobacco- and Nicotine-Free Campuses 27/09/2023 Sanika Santhosh WHO has stepped up its counteroffensive against tobacco companies that market cigarettes and other tobacco products to teens – with the release of a new set of guidance for school-based anti-smoking policies. The guidance, “Freedom from Tobacco and Nicotine: Guide for Schools,” and “Nicotine- and Tobacco-free School Implementation Toolkit”, aims to support school policies banning […] Continue reading -> Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> A Leading Global Killer, Hypertension, Is Largely Undetected and Untreated; That Needs to Change 19/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – A leading killer, hypertension, receives barely a nod in many of the world’s health systems – even though it’s the key contributor to deaths from cardiovascular disease, which claims about 17.9 million lives annually and is the single largest cause of deaths in the world today. Addressing this systemic neglect is […] Continue reading -> WHO Announces Air Pollution Summit in Accra to Tackle ‘Public Health Emergency’ 07/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The World Health Organization (WHO) will host a summit on air pollution in Accra, Ghana in 2024, the organization announced on Thursday. The summit will be the second ever to address air pollution, which is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year, and the first to be held in Africa. The announcement was made […] Continue reading -> Africa’s Cardiovascular Burden: A Silent Cry for Attention 23/08/2023 Ahmed Bendary & Abdelrahman Abushouk Amidst the vibrant rhythms of Africa, a less audible rhythm beats – an alarming rise in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Between 50% and 88% of deaths in at least seven African countries are due to NCDs, according to the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor. Yet, the realm of […] Continue reading -> Number of Sudanese Facing Hunger Doubles as Food Crisis Deepens Amidst Ongoing Conflict 11/08/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The number of people facing hunger in Sudan has doubled over the past year, with nearly over 42% of the country’s 46 million people facing high levels of food insecurity, a senior Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in the country said Friday. “The food situation in the country is deeply alarming,” Adam Yao, FAO […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] 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 is Concerned About Surging Cholera Cases, Rising COVID and Cervical Cancer 27/09/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cholera cases doubled last year in comparison to 2021, and preliminary data suggests that 2023 is likely to be even worse, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Wednesday. “So far 28 countries have reported cases this year, compared with 16 during the same period last year,” said […] Continue reading -> WHO Issues New Advice to Schools on Tobacco- and Nicotine-Free Campuses 27/09/2023 Sanika Santhosh WHO has stepped up its counteroffensive against tobacco companies that market cigarettes and other tobacco products to teens – with the release of a new set of guidance for school-based anti-smoking policies. The guidance, “Freedom from Tobacco and Nicotine: Guide for Schools,” and “Nicotine- and Tobacco-free School Implementation Toolkit”, aims to support school policies banning […] Continue reading -> Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> A Leading Global Killer, Hypertension, Is Largely Undetected and Untreated; That Needs to Change 19/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – A leading killer, hypertension, receives barely a nod in many of the world’s health systems – even though it’s the key contributor to deaths from cardiovascular disease, which claims about 17.9 million lives annually and is the single largest cause of deaths in the world today. Addressing this systemic neglect is […] Continue reading -> WHO Announces Air Pollution Summit in Accra to Tackle ‘Public Health Emergency’ 07/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The World Health Organization (WHO) will host a summit on air pollution in Accra, Ghana in 2024, the organization announced on Thursday. The summit will be the second ever to address air pollution, which is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year, and the first to be held in Africa. The announcement was made […] Continue reading -> Africa’s Cardiovascular Burden: A Silent Cry for Attention 23/08/2023 Ahmed Bendary & Abdelrahman Abushouk Amidst the vibrant rhythms of Africa, a less audible rhythm beats – an alarming rise in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Between 50% and 88% of deaths in at least seven African countries are due to NCDs, according to the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor. Yet, the realm of […] Continue reading -> Number of Sudanese Facing Hunger Doubles as Food Crisis Deepens Amidst Ongoing Conflict 11/08/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The number of people facing hunger in Sudan has doubled over the past year, with nearly over 42% of the country’s 46 million people facing high levels of food insecurity, a senior Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in the country said Friday. “The food situation in the country is deeply alarming,” Adam Yao, FAO […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] 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 Issues New Advice to Schools on Tobacco- and Nicotine-Free Campuses 27/09/2023 Sanika Santhosh WHO has stepped up its counteroffensive against tobacco companies that market cigarettes and other tobacco products to teens – with the release of a new set of guidance for school-based anti-smoking policies. The guidance, “Freedom from Tobacco and Nicotine: Guide for Schools,” and “Nicotine- and Tobacco-free School Implementation Toolkit”, aims to support school policies banning […] Continue reading -> Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> A Leading Global Killer, Hypertension, Is Largely Undetected and Untreated; That Needs to Change 19/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – A leading killer, hypertension, receives barely a nod in many of the world’s health systems – even though it’s the key contributor to deaths from cardiovascular disease, which claims about 17.9 million lives annually and is the single largest cause of deaths in the world today. Addressing this systemic neglect is […] Continue reading -> WHO Announces Air Pollution Summit in Accra to Tackle ‘Public Health Emergency’ 07/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The World Health Organization (WHO) will host a summit on air pollution in Accra, Ghana in 2024, the organization announced on Thursday. The summit will be the second ever to address air pollution, which is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year, and the first to be held in Africa. The announcement was made […] Continue reading -> Africa’s Cardiovascular Burden: A Silent Cry for Attention 23/08/2023 Ahmed Bendary & Abdelrahman Abushouk Amidst the vibrant rhythms of Africa, a less audible rhythm beats – an alarming rise in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Between 50% and 88% of deaths in at least seven African countries are due to NCDs, according to the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor. Yet, the realm of […] Continue reading -> Number of Sudanese Facing Hunger Doubles as Food Crisis Deepens Amidst Ongoing Conflict 11/08/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The number of people facing hunger in Sudan has doubled over the past year, with nearly over 42% of the country’s 46 million people facing high levels of food insecurity, a senior Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in the country said Friday. “The food situation in the country is deeply alarming,” Adam Yao, FAO […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] 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.
Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> A Leading Global Killer, Hypertension, Is Largely Undetected and Untreated; That Needs to Change 19/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – A leading killer, hypertension, receives barely a nod in many of the world’s health systems – even though it’s the key contributor to deaths from cardiovascular disease, which claims about 17.9 million lives annually and is the single largest cause of deaths in the world today. Addressing this systemic neglect is […] Continue reading -> WHO Announces Air Pollution Summit in Accra to Tackle ‘Public Health Emergency’ 07/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The World Health Organization (WHO) will host a summit on air pollution in Accra, Ghana in 2024, the organization announced on Thursday. The summit will be the second ever to address air pollution, which is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year, and the first to be held in Africa. The announcement was made […] Continue reading -> Africa’s Cardiovascular Burden: A Silent Cry for Attention 23/08/2023 Ahmed Bendary & Abdelrahman Abushouk Amidst the vibrant rhythms of Africa, a less audible rhythm beats – an alarming rise in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Between 50% and 88% of deaths in at least seven African countries are due to NCDs, according to the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor. Yet, the realm of […] Continue reading -> Number of Sudanese Facing Hunger Doubles as Food Crisis Deepens Amidst Ongoing Conflict 11/08/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The number of people facing hunger in Sudan has doubled over the past year, with nearly over 42% of the country’s 46 million people facing high levels of food insecurity, a senior Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in the country said Friday. “The food situation in the country is deeply alarming,” Adam Yao, FAO […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] 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.
A Leading Global Killer, Hypertension, Is Largely Undetected and Untreated; That Needs to Change 19/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – A leading killer, hypertension, receives barely a nod in many of the world’s health systems – even though it’s the key contributor to deaths from cardiovascular disease, which claims about 17.9 million lives annually and is the single largest cause of deaths in the world today. Addressing this systemic neglect is […] Continue reading -> WHO Announces Air Pollution Summit in Accra to Tackle ‘Public Health Emergency’ 07/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The World Health Organization (WHO) will host a summit on air pollution in Accra, Ghana in 2024, the organization announced on Thursday. The summit will be the second ever to address air pollution, which is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year, and the first to be held in Africa. The announcement was made […] Continue reading -> Africa’s Cardiovascular Burden: A Silent Cry for Attention 23/08/2023 Ahmed Bendary & Abdelrahman Abushouk Amidst the vibrant rhythms of Africa, a less audible rhythm beats – an alarming rise in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Between 50% and 88% of deaths in at least seven African countries are due to NCDs, according to the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor. Yet, the realm of […] Continue reading -> Number of Sudanese Facing Hunger Doubles as Food Crisis Deepens Amidst Ongoing Conflict 11/08/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The number of people facing hunger in Sudan has doubled over the past year, with nearly over 42% of the country’s 46 million people facing high levels of food insecurity, a senior Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in the country said Friday. “The food situation in the country is deeply alarming,” Adam Yao, FAO […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] 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 Announces Air Pollution Summit in Accra to Tackle ‘Public Health Emergency’ 07/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The World Health Organization (WHO) will host a summit on air pollution in Accra, Ghana in 2024, the organization announced on Thursday. The summit will be the second ever to address air pollution, which is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year, and the first to be held in Africa. The announcement was made […] Continue reading -> Africa’s Cardiovascular Burden: A Silent Cry for Attention 23/08/2023 Ahmed Bendary & Abdelrahman Abushouk Amidst the vibrant rhythms of Africa, a less audible rhythm beats – an alarming rise in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Between 50% and 88% of deaths in at least seven African countries are due to NCDs, according to the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor. Yet, the realm of […] Continue reading -> Number of Sudanese Facing Hunger Doubles as Food Crisis Deepens Amidst Ongoing Conflict 11/08/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The number of people facing hunger in Sudan has doubled over the past year, with nearly over 42% of the country’s 46 million people facing high levels of food insecurity, a senior Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in the country said Friday. “The food situation in the country is deeply alarming,” Adam Yao, FAO […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] 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’s Cardiovascular Burden: A Silent Cry for Attention 23/08/2023 Ahmed Bendary & Abdelrahman Abushouk Amidst the vibrant rhythms of Africa, a less audible rhythm beats – an alarming rise in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Between 50% and 88% of deaths in at least seven African countries are due to NCDs, according to the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor. Yet, the realm of […] Continue reading -> Number of Sudanese Facing Hunger Doubles as Food Crisis Deepens Amidst Ongoing Conflict 11/08/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The number of people facing hunger in Sudan has doubled over the past year, with nearly over 42% of the country’s 46 million people facing high levels of food insecurity, a senior Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in the country said Friday. “The food situation in the country is deeply alarming,” Adam Yao, FAO […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] 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.
Number of Sudanese Facing Hunger Doubles as Food Crisis Deepens Amidst Ongoing Conflict 11/08/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The number of people facing hunger in Sudan has doubled over the past year, with nearly over 42% of the country’s 46 million people facing high levels of food insecurity, a senior Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in the country said Friday. “The food situation in the country is deeply alarming,” Adam Yao, FAO […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] 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
Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts