Israel is decimating Gaza’s health infrastructure as disease threatens the majority of its population
Israel Palestine

Israel is decimating Gaza’s health infrastructure as disease threatens the majority of its population

The public health situation among people displaced by Israeli attacks worsens by the day, as targeting of health workers and infrastructure continues

Ana Vračar
January 5, 2024
World faces days of “moral decay” as Israel bulldozes hospital grounds, detains more doctors
Israel Palestine

World faces days of “moral decay” as Israel bulldozes hospital grounds, detains more doctors

Israel carries out unprecedented attacks against health workers and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, bulldozing hospital grounds and detaining doctors

Ana Vračar
December 19, 2023
Could Poland see a progressive health policy with the new Tusk government?
Poland

Could Poland see a progressive health policy with the new Tusk government?

As Poland prepares for a change in government, it remains unclear how the new coalition will address concerns in the health system

Ana Vračar
December 15, 2023
More health workers, patients, killed in Gaza as US vetoes ceasefire resolution
Palestine

More health workers, patients, killed in Gaza as US vetoes ceasefire resolution

The US once again vetoed a ceasefire resolution at the UN Security Council, enabling more Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip

Ana Vračar
December 8, 2023
Tens of thousands mobilize on the streets of Rome against far-right Meloni’s policies
Italy

Tens of thousands mobilize on the streets of Rome against far-right Meloni’s policies

Italy’s trade unions organized a mass protest in Rome, standing up to the anti-people policies of Giorgia Meloni’s administration

Ana Vračar
October 8, 2023
Iraqi health system struggles to recover after three decades of setbacks
Iraq

Iraqi health system struggles to recover after three decades of setbacks

20 years after the US-led invasion, Iraq’s health system struggles in the face of workforce shortages, corruption, and a growing private sector. This situation is aggravated by long gaps in constructing new health infrastructure

Ana Vračar
August 14, 2023
Climate change Iraq
Iraq

Climate breakdown threatens food security and health in Iraq

Iraq faces a food security and health crisis as extreme heatwaves hit West Asia, revealing the profound impact of climate change

Ana Vračar
August 7, 2023
Tuberculosis bedaquiline
World

Johnson & Johnson’s TB drug deal will fail to reach all those in need

A recent deal struck between Johnson & Johnson and the Global Drug Facility promises improved access to bedaquiline in a number of low income countries, but fails to address structural problems

Ana Vračar
July 27, 2023