Climate breakdown to bring new challenges to health in the UK
The global rise of temperatures is set to change the health landscape in the UK, with the appearance of new and infectious diseases, growing risk of antimicrobial resistance
WHO Executive Board adopts resolution calling for unimpeded flow of aid into Gaza
During discussions around the resolution, US representatives opposed calls for a ceasefire, saying it would be “not only unrealistic but also dangerous.” Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza has killed over 18,000 people
Turkish Medical Association confronts new wave of attacks
The board of the Turkish Medical Association was dissolved by a court decision. This is the latest in a long list of repressive acts faced by the organization
WHO moves warehouse in Gaza as Israel’s attacks on healthcare continue
Israeli Occupying Forces sent an evacuation order to a WHO warehouse in southern Gaza, as public health situation in Palestine grows worse
Risks of infectious diseases, malnutrition soar as Israel resumes attacks on Gaza Strip
Health agencies warned against growing danger of diseases outbreak and rising malnutrition in the Gaza Strip ahead of resumed attacks on Gaza
Activists expect multiple obstacles during health discussions at COP28
While health is on the agenda at the COP28 summit in the UAE, activists fear significant progress on climate and health will not be achieved due to a number of factors such as the presence of lobbyists from the fossil fuel sector
Abortion still heavily criminalized and regulated across the world, says Amnesty report
A new report by Amnesty International looks into the different forms of violence that safe abortion providers and advocates around the world are exposed to
As medical establishments lag behind, health workers are in the forefront of demanding ceasefire in Palestine
Health workers worldwide have demanded immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but not all medical associations are backing up their demands.