News headlines for “Health Issues”, page 5
World must move faster on Ebola response for DR Congo: UN relief chief
- UN News
The world must move faster to contain the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN relief chief Tom Fletcher said on Thursday.
We Owe Future Generations a Path Out of the Global Debt Crisis
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON DC / NEW YORK, July 8 (IPS) - Almost half of the world’s population now lives in countries that spend more money paying interest on their debts than on education or health. New data shows the cost of borrowing for African countries in particular rose 91% since 2020. Rising debt payments have reduced governments’ capacity to invest in children and build their human capital.
Restoring dignity: Senegalese surgeon and Burundian foundation win reproductive health awards
- UN News
A Senegalese surgeon who has dedicated his career to restoring the health and dignity of women living with obstetric fistula, and a Burundian foundation supporting vulnerable women and children, have been named the winners of the 2026 United Nations Population Award.
Cancer cases could nearly double by 2050 without urgent action, WHO warns
- UN News
The number of new cancer cases worldwide could rise to almost 35 million a year by 2050 unless countries take urgent action to strengthen prevention, early diagnosis and treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday.
Venezuela’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens After Worst Earthquake in Decades
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 7 (IPS) - In recent weeks, Venezuela’s humanitarian situation has deteriorated sharply following the twin earthquakes on June 24. Marking the strongest seismic event since 1990, the earthquakes and subsequent aftershocks have resulted in a significant loss of life, widespread damage to critical infrastructure, and considerable disruption to livelihoods and humanitarian response efforts.
Ebola continues to spread in DRC as death toll passes 500, WHO warns
- UN News
The outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is expanding, while the push to accelerate testing and identify effective treatment options continues, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Ebola Outbreak Could Cost Africa $3.6 Billion and Threaten Nearly One Million Livelihoods
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 6 (IPS) - A new assessment from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warns that the Ebola outbreak could cost Africa USD 3.6 billion, push 985,000 people into poverty, and put 300,000 jobs at risk.
A safe return home: Tackling stigma on Uganda's Ebola frontline
- UN News
As Uganda works to contain an Ebola outbreak that is also affecting neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers are doing more than responding to a deadly virus. They are helping families navigate fear, misinformation and stigma.
U.S. Aid Withdrawal for HIV ‘Devastating’
- Inter Press Service
BRATISLAVA, July 2 (IPS) - A U.S. decision to cut off funding for HIV projects in South Africa has been condemned amid warnings it could be “catastrophic” for efforts to control the disease in the country.
Why Cities Are the Starting Point for Tackling the Global Cancer Crisis
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, July 2 (IPS) - Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer knows that care is highly complex. From first symptoms through diagnosis and treatment, patients may need multiple diagnostic tests, combinations of surgery, systemic therapy and radiotherapy, and input from several specialists, alongside support services such as financial counselling, psychological support and palliative care.
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