News headlines for “Health Issues”, page 249
Agriculture: Rooted in Racism
- Inter Press Service
Jun 22 (IPS) - Systemic racism in agriculture is painfully obvious. Why has it taken a new Civil Rights movement to clearly expose the sordid roots and present-day inequalities in food and farming? There has been far less social progress in the United States in the last 155 years than many people would like to believe. In 2020, racism still seeps its way into every aspect of life; from unconscious bias and micro-aggressions in everyday interactions to domestic and international policy and enforcement.
The Foundation to Build Back Better: Education
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Jun 22 (IPS) - To realize the concept of ‘build back better,' we need a foundation. That foundation is education. This is an incontestable truth.
Helping Bangladesh Recover from COVID-19
- Inter Press Service
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Jun 22 (IPS) - One of the most densely populated countries in the world, Bangladesh exemplifies the triple blow that many emerging market countries have suffered from COVID-19: domestic slowdown caused by the disease and the efforts to contain its spread; a sharp decline in exports, particularly in the ready-made garment sector, and a drop in remittances. Its once robust economy has dramatically slowed in recent months.
Food Insecurity Concerns for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 18 (IPS) - The multi-dimensional impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in Latin America could lead to a "hunger pandemic" if not addressed with urgency.
Meritocracy Legitimizes, Deepens Inequality
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jun 18 (IPS) - How often have you heard someone lamenting or even condemning inequality in society, concluding with an appeal to meritocracy? We like to think that if only the deserving, the smart ones, those we deem competent or capable, often meaning the ones who are more like us, were in charge, things would be better, or just fine.
Women Leadership Is Key to Successful Post-COVID-19 Era, Says Cherie Blair
- Inter Press Service
London, Cox’s Bazaar, Johannesburg, Jun 17 (IPS) - The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns falls heavily on the shoulders of women even in the global north. Women take the brunt of housework and caretaking duties, homes schooling, working from home and perhaps looking after elderly parents, says Cherie Blair.
COVID-19 has Further Marginalised Persons with Disabilities
- Inter Press Service
HYDERABAD, India, Jun 16 (IPS) - Since the beginning of the year, more than 200 nations across the globe have been affected by COVID-19. Many are still reeling under the devastating effects of the pandemic, with both public health and the global economy having taken a major blow.
Reviving the Economy, Creating the ‘new Normal’
- Inter Press Service
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 16 (IPS) - The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted most economies in the world. Its full impacts will not be felt, let alone measured, until it runs its course. Many countries are still struggling to contain contagion, while the costs on both lives and livelihoods will undoubtedly have long-term repercussions.
Delaying Death Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Jun 15 (IPS) - While the end of life remains the inescapable fate of every man, woman and child, death can be delayed as has been demonstrated repeatedly throughout human history. Amid the current coronavirus pandemic, a paramount objective is delaying death from Covid-19 for many millions of people across the globe.
Delivering Humanitarian Assistance in Cox’s Bazar During COVID-19
- Inter Press Service
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Jun 15 (IPS) - The novel coronavirus has affected the lives of millions worldwide at its very onset. The situation in Bangladesh is no different. Wearing masks and washing hands frequently have become the new normal. The first laboratory confirmed COVID-19 case was identified in Cox's Bazar on 23 March. Unforeseen circumstances often lead to unprecedented innovative actions as is exemplified by a Humanitarian Access Project.
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