Poland’s Abortion Reform Stalls as Coalition Politics Clash with Campaign Promises 12/08/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Nearly a year after new Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk promised a fresh start for abortion rights, following his election victory in October 2023, reform efforts have stalled as campaign promises collide with the realities of coalition politics in a divided Poland. Poland is amongst only four countries worldwide to have restricted abortion rights in […] Continue reading -> WHO Evacuates 85 Sick and Injured Gazans to UAE via Israeli Airfield Amidst Regional Flareup in Tensions 30/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Updated: The World Health Organization confirmed Tuesday evening that it had evacuated 85 severely ill and wounded Gazans to the United Arab Emirates for advanced treatment via Israel’s Ramon airfield. The complex operation occurred as tensions escalated in the region following the deaths of 12 children in a Golan Heights Druze community – apparently from […] Continue reading -> End Stigma To End AIDS – Once and For All 19/07/2024 Hans Kluge WHO’s Regional Director for Europe reflects on why we haven’t been able to end AIDS despite having the tools to do so – as Germany hosts the 25th International AIDS conference. Twenty-four years ago, Maria Godlevkskaya was in a coma in a hospital in Russia, her immune system having failed without treatment for her HIV. […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves Two Resolutions on Gaza Crisis that Slam Israel, Hamas – and Call for Hostage Release 02/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHA delegates spent over 10 hours in diplomatic maneuvers, debates and painful rollcount votes Friday, finally approving two measures that decried the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in sharply different, and sometimes contradictory terms. One motion co-sponsored by a coalition of Algeria, Russia, China, Cuba, Iran, Egypt and other Middle Eastern allies, condemns “indiscriminate attacks” by […] Continue reading -> Palestine Granted Quasi WHO Member State Status – Without Voting Rights 01/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Palestine moved close to full recognition by WHO on Friday evening- with the broad approval of a World Health Assembly resolution that gives the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, which has limited governing authority in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, all the rights of WHO member states – short of the vote. The resolution, on “aligning […] Continue reading -> WHO Expands List of Trusted Regulatory Agencies to 36, including US FDA and European Medicines Agency 21/05/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska WHO has expanded its list of trusted national regulatory authorities from three to 36 agencies – including the United States Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as well as the European Medicines Regulatory Network (EMRN), composed of the European Commission, and thirty national regulatory agencies. The WHO Listed Authorities (WLAs) are […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on European Countries to Mandate Reduced Salt in Processed Foods – ‘To Save Lives’ 16/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than one in three adults in WHO’s European Region aged 30-79 has hypertension, or high blood pressure – and a key factor is excess consumption of salt, according to a new WHO report published this week. The report “Action on Salt and Hypertension,” calls on governments to take “mandatory” measures to reduce the public’s […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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 Evacuates 85 Sick and Injured Gazans to UAE via Israeli Airfield Amidst Regional Flareup in Tensions 30/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Updated: The World Health Organization confirmed Tuesday evening that it had evacuated 85 severely ill and wounded Gazans to the United Arab Emirates for advanced treatment via Israel’s Ramon airfield. The complex operation occurred as tensions escalated in the region following the deaths of 12 children in a Golan Heights Druze community – apparently from […] Continue reading -> End Stigma To End AIDS – Once and For All 19/07/2024 Hans Kluge WHO’s Regional Director for Europe reflects on why we haven’t been able to end AIDS despite having the tools to do so – as Germany hosts the 25th International AIDS conference. Twenty-four years ago, Maria Godlevkskaya was in a coma in a hospital in Russia, her immune system having failed without treatment for her HIV. […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves Two Resolutions on Gaza Crisis that Slam Israel, Hamas – and Call for Hostage Release 02/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHA delegates spent over 10 hours in diplomatic maneuvers, debates and painful rollcount votes Friday, finally approving two measures that decried the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in sharply different, and sometimes contradictory terms. One motion co-sponsored by a coalition of Algeria, Russia, China, Cuba, Iran, Egypt and other Middle Eastern allies, condemns “indiscriminate attacks” by […] Continue reading -> Palestine Granted Quasi WHO Member State Status – Without Voting Rights 01/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Palestine moved close to full recognition by WHO on Friday evening- with the broad approval of a World Health Assembly resolution that gives the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, which has limited governing authority in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, all the rights of WHO member states – short of the vote. The resolution, on “aligning […] Continue reading -> WHO Expands List of Trusted Regulatory Agencies to 36, including US FDA and European Medicines Agency 21/05/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska WHO has expanded its list of trusted national regulatory authorities from three to 36 agencies – including the United States Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as well as the European Medicines Regulatory Network (EMRN), composed of the European Commission, and thirty national regulatory agencies. The WHO Listed Authorities (WLAs) are […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on European Countries to Mandate Reduced Salt in Processed Foods – ‘To Save Lives’ 16/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than one in three adults in WHO’s European Region aged 30-79 has hypertension, or high blood pressure – and a key factor is excess consumption of salt, according to a new WHO report published this week. The report “Action on Salt and Hypertension,” calls on governments to take “mandatory” measures to reduce the public’s […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
End Stigma To End AIDS – Once and For All 19/07/2024 Hans Kluge WHO’s Regional Director for Europe reflects on why we haven’t been able to end AIDS despite having the tools to do so – as Germany hosts the 25th International AIDS conference. Twenty-four years ago, Maria Godlevkskaya was in a coma in a hospital in Russia, her immune system having failed without treatment for her HIV. […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves Two Resolutions on Gaza Crisis that Slam Israel, Hamas – and Call for Hostage Release 02/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHA delegates spent over 10 hours in diplomatic maneuvers, debates and painful rollcount votes Friday, finally approving two measures that decried the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in sharply different, and sometimes contradictory terms. One motion co-sponsored by a coalition of Algeria, Russia, China, Cuba, Iran, Egypt and other Middle Eastern allies, condemns “indiscriminate attacks” by […] Continue reading -> Palestine Granted Quasi WHO Member State Status – Without Voting Rights 01/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Palestine moved close to full recognition by WHO on Friday evening- with the broad approval of a World Health Assembly resolution that gives the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, which has limited governing authority in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, all the rights of WHO member states – short of the vote. The resolution, on “aligning […] Continue reading -> WHO Expands List of Trusted Regulatory Agencies to 36, including US FDA and European Medicines Agency 21/05/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska WHO has expanded its list of trusted national regulatory authorities from three to 36 agencies – including the United States Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as well as the European Medicines Regulatory Network (EMRN), composed of the European Commission, and thirty national regulatory agencies. The WHO Listed Authorities (WLAs) are […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on European Countries to Mandate Reduced Salt in Processed Foods – ‘To Save Lives’ 16/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than one in three adults in WHO’s European Region aged 30-79 has hypertension, or high blood pressure – and a key factor is excess consumption of salt, according to a new WHO report published this week. The report “Action on Salt and Hypertension,” calls on governments to take “mandatory” measures to reduce the public’s […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
WHA Approves Two Resolutions on Gaza Crisis that Slam Israel, Hamas – and Call for Hostage Release 02/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHA delegates spent over 10 hours in diplomatic maneuvers, debates and painful rollcount votes Friday, finally approving two measures that decried the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in sharply different, and sometimes contradictory terms. One motion co-sponsored by a coalition of Algeria, Russia, China, Cuba, Iran, Egypt and other Middle Eastern allies, condemns “indiscriminate attacks” by […] Continue reading -> Palestine Granted Quasi WHO Member State Status – Without Voting Rights 01/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Palestine moved close to full recognition by WHO on Friday evening- with the broad approval of a World Health Assembly resolution that gives the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, which has limited governing authority in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, all the rights of WHO member states – short of the vote. The resolution, on “aligning […] Continue reading -> WHO Expands List of Trusted Regulatory Agencies to 36, including US FDA and European Medicines Agency 21/05/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska WHO has expanded its list of trusted national regulatory authorities from three to 36 agencies – including the United States Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as well as the European Medicines Regulatory Network (EMRN), composed of the European Commission, and thirty national regulatory agencies. The WHO Listed Authorities (WLAs) are […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on European Countries to Mandate Reduced Salt in Processed Foods – ‘To Save Lives’ 16/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than one in three adults in WHO’s European Region aged 30-79 has hypertension, or high blood pressure – and a key factor is excess consumption of salt, according to a new WHO report published this week. The report “Action on Salt and Hypertension,” calls on governments to take “mandatory” measures to reduce the public’s […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Palestine Granted Quasi WHO Member State Status – Without Voting Rights 01/06/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Palestine moved close to full recognition by WHO on Friday evening- with the broad approval of a World Health Assembly resolution that gives the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, which has limited governing authority in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, all the rights of WHO member states – short of the vote. The resolution, on “aligning […] Continue reading -> WHO Expands List of Trusted Regulatory Agencies to 36, including US FDA and European Medicines Agency 21/05/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska WHO has expanded its list of trusted national regulatory authorities from three to 36 agencies – including the United States Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as well as the European Medicines Regulatory Network (EMRN), composed of the European Commission, and thirty national regulatory agencies. The WHO Listed Authorities (WLAs) are […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on European Countries to Mandate Reduced Salt in Processed Foods – ‘To Save Lives’ 16/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than one in three adults in WHO’s European Region aged 30-79 has hypertension, or high blood pressure – and a key factor is excess consumption of salt, according to a new WHO report published this week. The report “Action on Salt and Hypertension,” calls on governments to take “mandatory” measures to reduce the public’s […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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 Expands List of Trusted Regulatory Agencies to 36, including US FDA and European Medicines Agency 21/05/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska WHO has expanded its list of trusted national regulatory authorities from three to 36 agencies – including the United States Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as well as the European Medicines Regulatory Network (EMRN), composed of the European Commission, and thirty national regulatory agencies. The WHO Listed Authorities (WLAs) are […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on European Countries to Mandate Reduced Salt in Processed Foods – ‘To Save Lives’ 16/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than one in three adults in WHO’s European Region aged 30-79 has hypertension, or high blood pressure – and a key factor is excess consumption of salt, according to a new WHO report published this week. The report “Action on Salt and Hypertension,” calls on governments to take “mandatory” measures to reduce the public’s […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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 Calls on European Countries to Mandate Reduced Salt in Processed Foods – ‘To Save Lives’ 16/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than one in three adults in WHO’s European Region aged 30-79 has hypertension, or high blood pressure – and a key factor is excess consumption of salt, according to a new WHO report published this week. The report “Action on Salt and Hypertension,” calls on governments to take “mandatory” measures to reduce the public’s […] Continue reading -> Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Geneva’s University and Hospital Institutions Forge Unique Array of Global Health Collaborations 02/05/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In the universe of Geneva’s global health hub, which includes dozens of international NGOs and WHO as the brightest star in the solar system, a parallel universe of locally-grown health and humanitarian collaborations have also developed around the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals. GENEVA – Ten years ago, two medical professionals from Madagascar […] Continue reading -> European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
European Court Ruling that Swiss Climate Policies Violate Human Rights Sets a Global Precedent 10/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A European Court ruling Tuesday that Switzerland was violating human rights by not acting fast enough on climate change has been hailed by legal experts as a global precedent – and by WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as an important recognition of the links between climate change and health. The #ClimateCrisis is here […] Continue reading -> Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts