Public health
Panel at BRICS People's Summit BRICS People’s Summit discusses cooperation and multipolarity to strengthen developing countries

Researchers and representatives of civil society advocated for cooperation between the countries and the strengthening of social struggles on the bloc’s agenda.

Morocco protests Moroccans take to the streets in largest protests in years

Prioritizing the expenditure of public finances on building stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World cup, while the situation of healthcare sector, education and employment has been drastically deteriorating, have sparked nationwide protests.

India’s left groups and farmers demand halt to UK trade deal and similar free trade deals India’s left groups and farmers demand halt to UK trade deal and similar free trade deals

Farmers claim that in the context of the Indian government’s failure to build competitiveness in the domestic agricultural sector with supportive policies, such agreements may facilitate new forms of colonialism.

Air pollution is killing millions across the globe, claims State of Global Air report

Pollution is the second leading cause for death and life long health problems among children. In 2021, it killed over 700,000 children

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

Activists in Ghana march to the parliament demanding tax-free periods

The activists have vowed to return to the streets if taxes on menstrual hygiene products are not removed.

Ghana Don't tax my periods Ghanaian activists reject high taxes on menstrual products in struggle to “bleed with dignity”

On June 22, Ghanaian activists will take to the streets for the “Don’t Tax My Period” march which is being organized by the women’s wing of the Socialist Movement of Ghana and allied organizations. The mobilization takes place as anger builds over the heavy taxation of menstrual hygiene products.

Death toll from earthquake may touch 100,000

Dr. Vedat Bulut of Turkish Medical Association talks about how the situation in Turkey worsened because of lack of preparedness from the government’s end.

Colombians hit the streets in support of Petro’s progressive reforms

President Gustavo Petro recalled that millions of people voted for “change” in the 2022 elections, and vowed to implement measures to bring about the essential social changes in favor of the working class majority

WHO funding A replenishment mechanism for WHO?

As the World Health Organization’s Executive Board gets ready to hold its 152nd meeting, the budget and financing of the United Nations health agency remain at the top of the agenda

El bloqueo estadounidense a Cuba perjudica a pacientes médicos de ambos países

El bloqueo a Cuba limita su capacidad para compartir sus avances científicos y tecnológicos con el resto del mundo.

Over 7,000 nurses are on strike in New York City. Here’s why

Nurses, organized by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) are demanding safe patient-to-staff ratios, fair wages, and to maintain existing healthcare benefits