South Korea health workers demand sustainable staffing policies
Health workers across South Korea demand sustainable staffing, fair workloads, and action on past government promises left unfulfilled.
A climate of crisis at the World Health Assembly
At the 78th World Health Assembly, divisions over the Climate Action Plan exposed deeper rifts in global climate and health cooperation.
Austerity linked to over 1 million preventable deaths in EU
In 2022, over 1 million people in the EU died from preventable causes. Trade unions are urging increased public investment and wealth taxes to reverse the trend.
Global South reiterates support for Palestine at World Health Assembly
At the 78th World Health Assembly, Palestinian representatives called on member states to halt arms deliveries to Israel and review ties with the occupying power
Outrage in UK over police guidelines on monitoring women after pregnancy loss
Police guidelines suggesting home searches and digital checks for women who experience pregnancy loss have sparked uproar in Britain
Experts say Gaza needs more than statements to survive Israel’s brutal blockade
New reports warn that famine is likely to spread across Gaza by the end of September, as Israel’s blockade and attacks continue
Health systems in Europe are running on overtime
Chronic staffing shortages are pushing European health systems into overtime, harming both worker well-being and quality of care
Global Health Watch 7 highlights the polycrisis – and possibilities – in global health
On World Health Day, PHM released a preview of Global Health Watch 7, providing analysis and alternatives for addressing the global health polycrisis