News headlines for “Health Issues”, page 213
Surviving a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 in a Lesotho convent
- UN News
A 77-year old nun from the southern African country of Lesotho has been telling the UN how she survived a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 in her convent and why it’s important to embrace the vaccine.
Vaccine equity the ‘challenge of our time’, WHO chief declares, as governments call for solidarity, sharing
- UN News
With the number of new COVID-19 cases nearly doubling over the past two months, approaching the highest infection rate the world has seen during the pandemic, the unequal distribution of vaccines is not only a moral outrage, but economically and epidemiologically self-defeating, the head of the UN health agency told a special ministerial meeting of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Friday.
COVID-19 infections approaching highest rates ever, WHO warns
- UN News
COVID-19 infections are approaching their highest rates since the pandemic began just over a year ago, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday.
Global Austerity Alert: Looming Budget Cuts in 2021-25 and Alternatives
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK and NAIROBI, Apr 15 (IPS) - Last week Ministers of Finance met virtually at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to discuss policies to tackle the pandemic and socio-economic recovery.
Japan: UN experts ‘deeply disappointed’ by decision to discharge Fukushima water
- UN News
Three independent UN human rights experts expressed deep regret on Thursday over Japan’s decision to discharge potentially still radioactive Fukushima nuclear plant water into the ocean, warning that it could impact millions across the Pacific region.
Alert over shortage of new drugs for ‘world’s most dangerous bacteria’
- UN News
A lack of new treatments for common infections has left people dangerously exposed to the “world’s most dangerous bacteria”, the UN health agency said on Thursday.
New global compact aims to drive down diabetes deaths, boost insulin access
- UN News
Increasing access to affordable insulin is among the objectives of the new Global Diabetes Compact, launched on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO).
COVID-19 Teaches Us to Better Manage Global Systemic Risks
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 14 (IPS) - Millions of lives lost. Trillions of dollars in economic damage. Over 120 million more people pushed into extreme poverty. The human and economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic is almost unimaginable – a once-in-a-century catastrophe.
WHO and partners urge countries to halt sales of wild mammals at food markets
- UN News
The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have called for countries to suspend sales of live wild mammals in traditional food markets, also known as “wet markets”, in efforts to prevent the emergence of new deadly diseases, such as COVID-19.
New Report Calls for Improved Eating Habits in a World of Extremes
- Inter Press Service
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Apr 13 (IPS) - With the two extremes of global hunger and obesity on the increase, a new report suggests a radical reset for food and nutrition to ensure the long-term sustainability of livelihoods and the environment.
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