COVID-19 has killed more than 7 million people since 2020
While COVID-19 has disappeared from front pages, the virus is still claiming thousands of lives each month. The WHO warns against complacency and urges continuation of vaccination
Health inequities continue to widen in the UK
A new report indicates that health and social inequities in the UK are having a devastating effect on quality of life and mortality rates. While the health gap between poorer and richer communities has been a concern for a long time, the report shows that its consequences are worse than anticipated
Baby formula prices and production practices impact availability
Persistent issues in baby formula production and pricing continue to impact families. As prices rise, carers are struggling to feed infants in many parts of the Global North
Junior doctors in the UK wage long struggle in the face of Sunak’s arrogance
Junior doctors continue their struggle for full pay restoration as Rishi Sunak’s government once again fails to come up with a credible offer
Health workers in South Korea announce new actions in 2024
The Korean Health and Medical Workers’ Union secures government support of public COVID-19 hospitals as plans to expand health workforce continue
Gaza’s health situation worsens amidst relentless Israeli assaults
Israel targets health infrastructure in central and southern Gaza, worsening the already grim state of healthcare delivery
Challenges lie ahead for health in Brazil
Progress in protecting public healthcare under the Lula government in 2023, yet challenges loom ahead
There can be no holidays during a genocide, health activists warn
Health activists continue to rally in solidarity with health workers in Palestine, who are being killed, targeted, and threatened by Israeli Occupying Forces