News headlines for “Health Issues”, page 126
Lessons from Rome. Weaving Peace Is a Polyphonic Dialogue
- Inter Press Service
ROME, Nov 07 (IPS) - Arms are raised, stretched out towards the sky, holding white cards with the word "peace" written in different languages. A girl, a refugee from Syria, reads the Rome’s "Appeal for peace": "With firm conviction, we say: no more war! Let's stop all conflicts […] Let dialogue be resumed to nullify the threat of nuclear weapons.” Pope Francis singed it in front of the people gathered at the Colosseum, holding the word “peace” in their hands, as representatives of the world’s religions did as well. Shortly before, members of those different religions gathered for prayer to invoke peace in their different traditions—a prayer that is “a cry” inside the ancient amphitheater.
Biodiversity COP 15: Its Time to Decide on a Future
- Inter Press Service
MONTREAL, Canada, Nov 04 (IPS) - It is no secret that humankind’s past actions have accelerated the deterioration of ecosystems, negatively impacting our economies, societies, health, and cultures. It is estimated that humans have altered over 97% of ecosystems worldwide, to date. One million species are currently threatened with extinction (IPBES).
The writing on the wall is clear. Our planet is in crisis.
Climate change much deadlier than cancer in some places, UNDP data shows
- UN News
The impact of climate change on health if carbon emissions remain high, could be up to twice as deadly as cancer in some parts of the world, according to new data released on Friday by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the Climate Impact Lab.
Anti-Microbial Resistance Strategies Need Urgent Attention to Prevent Unnecessary Deaths in Africa
- Inter Press Service
ACCRA, Nov 03 (IPS) - African countries must find a way of fighting Anti-Microbial Resistance in the healthcare system to avoid unnecessary deaths.
Public health risks increasing in flood-affected Pakistan, warns WHO
- UN News
Although flood waters have continued to recede in many flood-affected areas across Pakistan in recent weeks, around eight million people need essential health assistance, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Cholera spreading throughout Lebanon, WHO warns
- UN News
The first cholera outbreak in nearly three decades in Lebanon is now spreading throughout the country, with more than 1,400 suspected cases, and 17 reported deaths so far, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday.
A New Digitalisation Effort in Bangladesh Could Change Community Health Globally
- Inter Press Service
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Oct 31 (IPS) - The digital transformation of thousands of community health workers in Bangladesh has dramatically enhanced their work, while enabling the creation and tracking of a healthcare database covering 64 million people. The resulting model holds remarkable promise for the health of the world, especially in the context of evolving pandemics.
Northern Ethiopia facing devastating spike in preventable disease: WHO
- UN News
The UN health agency WHO expressed serious concerns on Friday about a likely spike in a range of preventable diseases in Ethiopia’s northern regions - and in particular Tigray – caused by nearly two years of conflict and chronic aid access problems.
Rise in TB deaths another fallout from the pandemic, WHO report reveals
- UN News
Tuberculosis (TB) deaths and infections rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted access to treatment and support services, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Thursday.
19 life-threatening fungi listed in bid to tackle antifungal resistance
- UN News
If you had to name some of the planet’s most life-threatening fungal diseases, would you know where to begin?
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