European Environment Agency warns about alarmingly high levels of toxic chemical BPA across continent
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical with detrimental effects on human health, enters the body via food packaging, which includes plastic containers, baby bottles, and epoxy resin-lined pipes used for water delivery. Workers in certain sectors are also highly vulnerable
German health workforce strategy depends on nursing drain from India
Germany’s bid to address its nursing shortage through international recruitment spans Latin America, eastern Europe, and Asia. India, especially the State of Kerala, finds itself among the top cadre providers
A ‘Tour de France for Health’ in response to Macron’s austerity measures
A coalition of trade unions, political parties, and associations is getting ready to build a national campaign for a fair social security budget in response to the Macron’s administration austerity policies
Health activists announce European campaign against effects of commodification of health
A coalition of trade unions, health activists, and organizations launched an all-European campaign against the commercialization of health. The campaign will include decentralized discussions and actions across various EU countries and will culminate in a major protest in the week leading up to World Health Day
Health activists reveal Big Pharma’s COVID-19 vaccine heist in South Africa
In a bid for transparency, health activists and civil society in South Africa have published the details of COVID-19 vaccine contracts between pharmaceutical giants and government. This follows a Pretoria High Court order instructing the Department of Health to disclose the contracts and proceedings of meetings pertaining to the procurement of vaccine doses
Mozambique’s health system is in turmoil
Strikes among health workers and stockouts of essential medical products point to a need for more investment in the National Health Service in Mozambique
Will Germany’s bid to address shortage of nurses put more pressure on Brazil’s health system?
As Germany seeks to recruit overseas nurses to bridge its healthcare staff deficit, questions are arising about the strategy’s impact on the health systems of source countries
Health workers in Nigeria call for a proactive policy to deal with high emigration rates
Amid mounting challenges, health workers in Nigeria have rallied for reforms and fair treatment, advocating for a strengthened system and increased government action to address high emigration and cost of living