People’s Health Dispatch
Health systems in Europe are running on overtime

Chronic staffing shortages are pushing European health systems into overtime, harming both worker well-being and quality of care

Trump’s science cuts hit Brazilian health research

US cuts to partnerships threaten health research and impact Brazil’s universities, with researchers encouraging Global South cooperation

Israeli forces bomb Al-Ahli Hospital again

Israeli occupation forces have once again struck Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, destroying its emergency care and laboratory facilities

Global Health Watch 7 highlights the polycrisis – and possibilities – in global health

On World Health Day, PHM released a preview of Global Health Watch 7, providing analysis and alternatives for addressing the global health polycrisis

French parliament moves to tackle medical deserts

French lawmakers have taken a key step toward addressing medical deserts by backing a motion to regulate where doctors can set up practice

EU underfunds medicines while allocating billions to arms

The EU is mobilizing up to €850 billion for so-called defense and armament, missing out on building true security through investment into health

Israel renews attacks on health in Gaza

Since Israel broke the fragile ceasefire on March 18, healthcare workers and facilities in Gaza have once again come under attack

Healthcare in Cuba: How a tiny island defies US sanctions to lead in healthcare

Despite decades of US sanctions, Cuba remains a leader in medical innovation and international health solidarity

Is Big Pharma’s pollution deregulation campaign fueling the next pandemic?

Big Pharma keeps pushing for weaker pollution standards despite proven risks to human and environmental health

Dr. Oz’s nomination fuels fears for crucial health programs

Health activists are raising the alarm over further privatization of US healthcare as Dr. Mehmet Oz seeks top role overseeing Medicare and Medicaid

“We are here to kill you”: Released Palestinian prisoner exposes torture and medical neglect in Israeli prisons

Reports of systematic abuse and denial of essential healthcare in Israeli prisons continue to mount as survivors are released.

Health workers, patients, and activists unite against Milei’s healthcare cuts

More than 100 health groups in Argentina organized a country-wide mobilization against President Javier Milei’s policies, which have triggered drug shortages and staff crises