Global Issues
News headlines for “Health Issues”, page 49
In Zimbabwe’s Rural Areas, Bicycles Keep Girls in School
- Inter Press Service
CHIREDZI, Zimbabwe, Oct 10 (IPS) - Rejoice Muzamani is studying in preparation for her next paper during the end-of-term examinations at Mwenje Primary School in Chiredzi, southeast Zimbabwe.
Death Toll Rises During Israel's Siege in Lebanon
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 10 (IPS) - One week has passed since the beginning of Israel's invasion of Lebanon. Over the past three weeks, Lebanon has seen a considerable uptick in hostilities from the Israeli armed forces. Routine bombardments have resulted in significant civilian casualties as well as the failure of several critical infrastructures. The United Nations warns that displacement continues to grow as shelters approach maximum capacity.
Amazonian Bioeconomy: An Essential Path for Sustainable Development
- Inter Press Service
SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct 10 (IPS) - The Amazon is at a critical juncture. Despite its abundant biodiversity, cultural richness, and immeasurable environmental value, it faces serious threats that endanger its future and the communities that depend on it.
Invest more in vaccines to reduce deaths from drug-resistant superbugs: WHO
- UN News
More investment in vaccines could prevent deaths due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and reduce antibiotic use by 2.5 billion doses annually, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report published on Thursday.
1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions
- UN News
Around one in seven children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 are affected by mental health conditions – with anxiety, depression and behavioural disorders among the most common, according to a new World Health Organization and UN Children’s Fund report released on Wednesday.
End ‘collective amnesia’ over COVID-19, says UN health agency WHO
- UN News
Our “collective amnesia” about how bad the COVID-19 pandemic was should not prevent us from protecting ourselves and our loved ones from the ongoing spread of respiratory diseases as the northern hemisphere prepares for winter, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
Continued Hostilities in Gaza Threaten the Second Round of Polio Vaccinations
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 08 (IPS) - Over the past two months, the polio epidemic in Gaza has slowly mitigated due to response efforts by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN). The first round of the polio vaccination campaign has been largely successful, with around 506,000 children having been immunized. If the Israel authorities allow for further humanitarian pauses, the second round is expected to begin on October 14. However, health officials are concerned that this will be more difficult than expected due to the continuance of deadly attacks in the past few weeks.
WHO calls for action to halt rise in hearing loss in Africa
- UN News
The number of people in Africa living with hearing loss could rise to 54 million by 2030, up from 40 million today, unless urgent measures are taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Monday.
WHO highlights mental health crisis facing Israel’s frontline workers a year after 7 October attack
- UN News
As the world remembers the Hamas-led terror attacks on Israel exactly one year ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting how the tragedy triggered a mental health crisis among frontline workers.
A letter from a mother in Gaza: Hardships, heartbreak and hope
- UN News
‘‘This story doesn’t start from day one. It starts from nine months ago – the day I learned I was going to be a mother.”
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