What does the Marcos-Duterte government mean for access to health in the Philippines?
The election of Bongbong Marcos and Sara Duterte is cause for concern for health justice activists in the Philippines as they expect increased persecution and insufficient budget for health
Healthcare in Kenya remains elusive due to commercialization
A report by the Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights shines light on harmful effects of commercialization of health in Kenya among communities living in informal urban settlements
Israel sentences Palestinian nurse and health activist Shatha Odeh to 16 months in prison
On International Nurses Day, an Israeli military tribunal gave nurse and health activist Shatha Odeh a 16-month prison sentence. was given a 5 year suspended sentence on the condition that she does not provide health servicesfeat
Health workers in Kosovo demand investment in health system for the benefit of all
Health workers’ organizations in Kosovo have highlighted the need for safe staffing ratios and better working conditions as professionals continue to leave the country in droves
COVID-19: the poor people’s pandemic
The Poor People’s Pandemic Report takes a hard look at the intersections between COVID-19, poverty and race in the United States
Health workers in South Africa protest as post-pandemic austerity looms
Workers in health institutions in several provinces of South Africa have organized protests and industrial action as they face threats of job loss and reorganization of services
Health workers in Greece mobilize against pro-privatization reform
Health workers in Greece stopped working for three hours and took to the streets to protest new pro-privatization legislation promoted by the government
Rise of violence, deterioration of rights sparks month-long actions among health workers in Haiti
Health workers in major public hospitals in Haiti continue to strike over bad working conditions, as others join them to protest a hike in gang violence and kidnappings