Polio vaccination underway in Gaza, but child health remains dependant on peace
Palestine

Polio vaccination underway in Gaza, but child health remains dependant on peace

Approximately 187,000 children in central Gaza have received their first dose of the polio vaccine, but the Strip’s health system remains crippled by ongoing attacks and severe aid restrictions

Ana Vračar
September 4, 2024
Far-right AfD continues to grow in Germany clinching significant victories in state elections
Germany

Far-right AfD continues to grow in Germany clinching significant victories in state elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany dominated recent state elections in eastern Germany, offering a preview of potential outcomes of the 2025 federal elections

Ana Vračar
September 3, 2024
Violence and low salaries drive Serbian teachers to protest at the beginning of new school year
Serbia

Violence and low salaries drive Serbian teachers to protest at the beginning of new school year

Education workers in Serbia are planning industrial action as the new school year begins, driven by widespread violence and unresolved income disputes

Ana Vračar
August 30, 2024
Palestinian health workers in Gaza describe torture and abuse in Israeli detention
Palestine

Palestinian health workers in Gaza describe torture and abuse in Israeli detention

A new report reveals harrowing accounts from Palestinian health workers who were imprisoned and tortured by Israel

Ana Vračar
August 28, 2024
Two months after elections, Macron refuses to nominate progressive prime minister
France

Two months after elections, Macron refuses to nominate progressive prime minister

Emmanuel Macron continues to block the formation of a New Popular Front-led government, sparking outrage over his disregard for democratic processes

Ana Vračar
August 27, 2024
Dagenham fire exposes lack of progress on building and fire safety ahead of Grenfell Report
United Kingdom

Dagenham fire exposes lack of progress on building and fire safety ahead of Grenfell Report

A recent fire in London serves as a stark reminder of the UK’s ongoing failures in building and fire safety, just days before the final report on the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy is set to be published

Ana Vračar
August 26, 2024
Scale up Mpox response, health groups urge
DR Congo United Kingdom

Scale up Mpox response, health groups urge

Health activists and organizations are urging an intensified response to the Mpox outbreak in Africa, where the virus has infected thousands and caused hundreds of deaths

Ana Vračar
August 23, 2024
Polio returns to Gaza after over two decades
Palestine

Polio returns to Gaza after over two decades

The Palestinian Ministry of Health has confirmed the reemergence of polio in the Gaza Strip as Israel continues to decimate healthcare infrastructure

Ana Vračar
August 22, 2024