Israel intensifies assault on healthcare in Gaza. Only 11 hospitals are partially functioning
Attacks on Al-Amal and Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis leave even more people without essential health care, health workers under threat
Cholera still poses risks in Zambia despite decrease in cases
A deadly cholera outbreak in Zambia continues to endanger lives despite a reduction in confirmed cases. The government and public health authorities need to carry out more public health education programs and improve living conditions that have facilitated the outbreak in the first place
Brazil to support stricter global regulation of infant formula marketing
Despite strong national policies supporting breastfeeding, Brazil faces challenges from infant formula producers seeking to dominate the field of child nutrition. One forthcoming step is to support a WHO resolution for regulating digital marketing
Palestinian health workers kidnapped by Israel subjected to torture and humiliation
Israel continues to target, kidnap, and kill health workers trying to provide essential care in the Gaza Strip
Public pharma for Europe, a game-changer for access to medicines
A growing number of organizations in Europe is demanding a complete overhaul of regional pharma policies in order to protect people’s health over profits
Infections on the rise in Gaza as Israel impedes delivery of water, food
Shortages of food and water in the Gaza Strip are leading to increasing numbers of infections, while healthcare continues to suffer Israeli assaults. The Nasser Hospital and the Al-Amal Hospital, both key facilities, are under constant attack
Millions of women in the US are being left without essential healthcare
As maternity care deserts in the US expand, millions of women in rural areas of the US have been left without access to basic maternity care, including labor wards
Afghanistan faces multiple crises rooted in failure to build a robust health system
The health system in Afghanistan continues to struggle with a lack of funds and structure while pressures increase. Governmental policies and climate change and adding to the burden