Presence of dengue in Europe raises public health concerns
An increase in local dengue transmissions reported by EU public health agencies has raised concerns about outbreak risks as climate change makes the region more suitable for Aedes mosquitoes
Bangladesh dengue outbreak unmasks weakness of public healthcare system
The number of dengue cases has surged in Bangladesh with the disease’s pattern and severity changing and rural areas bearing the brunt. As public health facilities struggle to cope with the number of cases, patients are facing extreme financial difficulties
Deadly diseases stalk millions in war-torn Sudan
Rawia Kamal, a health activist displaced after the paramilitary attacked her home, recounts the travails of being in war-torn Sudan with looming threat of diseases
Over 10 million in Pakistan lack access to safe drinking water
Six months after catastrophic floods devastated one-third of Pakistan, a large number of people have no alternative but to use and drink potentially disease-ridden water. Tens of thousands of impoverished, hungry children are fighting a losing battle against acute malnutrition and water-borne diseases, says UNICEF
Ten years ago, the UN declared access to water and sanitation a human right
The resolution does not reflect the reality of millions of Brazilians; perspectives are bleak with passing of new laws
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
