Public healthcare becomes key rallying point in Italy
More and more people in Italy mobilize to protect the public health system against privatization and budget cuts promoted by far-right Giorgia Meloni’s government
Nurses in Portugal push for better rights in both private and public sectors
Nurses in Portugal wage a battle for better rights and recognition, with recent strikes in both public and private sectors marking a potential surge in activism. The nurses have cited salaries that lag behind those in the public sector and longer work schedules compared to their counterparts in public hospitals
The NHS at 75 years: A sharp turn needed to fight health inequities
75 years after its establishment, the NHS continues to enjoy strong support among health workers and patients, but struggles under the burden of divestment and prioritization of the private sector
Shared systemic issues inspire solidarity between Portuguese and British nurses
A historic strike by nurses in the United Kingdom inspired solidarity among health workers in Portugal, who are fighting their own struggle for a better public health system
Madrid’s health workers and people unite in the struggle for primary health care
Following a massive protest coordinated by community groups mid-November, primary-level physicians in Madrid will embark on a strike against the deterioration of health care
Is health transformation possible in Colombia? Living sabroso, living healthy
The recent victory of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez at the presidential election in Colombia, a great sense of hope has arisen when protection of health rights is concerned
A “New NHS” or another way to degrade public health in Greece?
In Greece, a reform of the public health system that benefits the private sector has been met with resistance from health workers and progressive groups
- People across US mobilize in solidarity with South Koreans calling for resignation of President Yoon
- Pakistan’s community health workers form first national union
- No-confidence vote overthrows French prime minister Barnier
- Israel jeopardizes Lebanon ceasefire agreement with dozens of airstrikes
- Gaza faces complete medicine shortage amid ongoing Israeli blockade
