Indigenous Brazilian women stand up to gender violence — Global Issues

Indigenous Brazilian women stand up to gender violence — Global Issues

In Parque das Tribos, an indigenous neighbourhood in Manaus, the capital of Brazil’s Amazonas state, violence against women is not uncommon. “As a leader, I have experienced many things,” says Lutana Ribeiro, a member of the Kokama ethnic group, and the only female chief in Parque das Tribos, which is…

China ‘making enormous progress’ to get every older adult vaccinated — Global Issues

China ‘making enormous progress’ to get every older adult vaccinated — Global Issues

Dr. Kate O’Brien from the World Health Organization (WHO) explained that the change in China’s initial “zero-dose” policy for elderly people had left some unsure about asking for a coronavirus vaccine now. “Clearly with the need for protection of older adults, it’s been difficult for older adults to sort of…

Small island States to accelerate action on preventable diseases, mental health — Global Issues

Small island States to accelerate action on preventable diseases, mental health — Global Issues

This follows a two-day meeting in Barbados hosted by the Government, WHO and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which concluded on Wednesday.  Over half of all people living in small island countries are dying prematurely from preventable diseases and the rate of hypertension is over 30 per cent in…

Nearly one billion served by healthcare facilities without reliable electricity — Global Issues

Nearly one billion served by healthcare facilities without reliable electricity — Global Issues

The study presents the latest data on electrification of healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries, and projects investments required to achieve adequate and reliable power. It was published by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll)….

More Austerity in 2023 Will Fuel Protests — Global Issues

More Austerity in 2023 Will Fuel Protests — Global Issues

Anti-Austerity protests in 2006-2020. Credit: World Protests Platform Opinion by Isabel Ortiz, Sara Burke (new york) Friday, January 13, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Jan 13 (IPS) – This week world leaders meet in Davos to discuss cooperation to address multiple crises, from COVID-19 and escalating inflation to slowing economic…

Indigenous Brazilian women stand up to gender violence — Global Issues

Uganda declares end of Ebola virus outbreak — Global Issues

Infections had occurred in the major cities of Kampala and Jinja, fuelling concerns that the disease could extend well into 2023. In 2019, Uganda experienced an outbreak of the Zaire strain of Ebola. Head of the UN health agency, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated the authorities for their “robust” response to…

Indigenous Brazilian women stand up to gender violence — Global Issues

WHO highlights critical importance of sharing virus sequences — Global Issues

“Since the peak of the Omicron wave, the number of sequences being shared has dropped by more than 90 per cent, and the number of countries sharing sequences has fallen by a third,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, speaking during his latest media briefing.   The WHO chief recalled that the first…

China’s surge not a cause for concern ‘at this time’ says WHO, as XBB.1.5 virus spreads — Global Issues

China’s surge not a cause for concern ‘at this time’ says WHO, as XBB.1.5 virus spreads — Global Issues

Dr. Hans Kluge, head of the World Health Organization for Europe, explained that this is because the two variants circulating in China are already present in European countries, according to data provided by the Chinese authorities. “We share the current view of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)…

Malawi Suffers Worst Cholera Outbreak in Decades — Global Issues

Malawi Suffers Worst Cholera Outbreak in Decades — Global Issues

Cholera ward in a health centre in Blantyre. Malawi has experienced a massive rise in cholera in the past year. Credit: Charles Mpaka/IPS by Charles Mpaka (blantyre) Monday, January 09, 2023 Inter Press Service BLANTYRE, Jan 09 (IPS) – On March 3, 2022, Malawi declared a cholera outbreak after a district…