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Afghanistan: after the earthquake, children and families at risk

On September 7, 2023 in the morning, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake and several strong aftershocks hit western Afghanistan in the provinces of Herat, Badghis and Farah. Some of the most affected areas are located just 40 kilometers from the city…

Health workers, yesterday applauded, today dismissed!

Mass dismissals, Chile’s payment to the health workers who saved their lives. It goes without saying that the last few years have been very difficult for the public health system in our country. In addition to the overload experienced during…

BAN Toxics Celebrates 17 Years of Advocacy and Campaign for Environmental Justice and Human rights in PH and Beyond

Independent, non-profit, non-governmental environmental organization BAN Toxics celebrates its 17th founding anniversary on October 11, taking stock of past milestones and acknowledging the pivotal role of relevant research and science-based policy recommendations on environmentally sound management of chemicals and waste.…

Sorsogon Province Trains Health Service Providers as Certified BEmONC Trainers to Enhance Maternal and Neonatal Care

by Geri Matthew Carretero   Sorsogon, Philippines: In a transformative partnership, the Bicol CHD-5 joined forces with Bicol University in 2022 to embark on a mission of training excellence. Among the health service providers who embarked on this journey were the…

The energy of giving and the energy of receiving

From the Humanist Health News Network REHUNO Health we set up a place of exchange where we find a new look on daily life based on an experiential and existential psychology (the Psychology of New Humanism), and which gives some…

BAN Toxics Urges FDA and DTI to Review the 10-yr old RA 10620 or Toy and Game Safety Labeling Law

In celebration of Consumer Welfare Month, Toxic Watchdog group BAN Toxics urges the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Trade and Industry to review, assess, and evaluate the 10-yr old Republic Act 10620 or the Toy and Game…

EcoWaste Coalition: Be Cautious of Toxic Toys Sold Online

9 October 2023, Quezon City.  As the 10.10 online shopping sales are held amid the observance of Consumer Welfare Month this October, the EcoWaste Coalition cautioned shoppers against the purchase of toys laden with hazardous substances. The toxics watchdog group…

Beware: Toxic Halloween Products, Horrible to Children!

As stores started to showcase various Halloween products in the market, toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics cautioned the public when buying such products that may contain harmful chemicals that are horrible to children’s health and safety. The group managed to…

Countries Adopt New Framework Addressing Planetary Threats of Chemical and Waste Pollution

NGOs Say Adequate Funding and Active Implementation Will be Key to Framework’s Success 3 October 2023, Quezon City.  Public interest groups campaigning for safe chemicals and waste policies and practices that uphold human health and protect the environment welcomed the…

Results at the United Nations Science Summit: Argentina with 100% agrotoxins

The total (100%) of Argentinean participants in international research on pesticides “presented a range of 6 to 13 pesticides in urine, a range of 2 to 10 pesticides in blood and a range of 0 to 18 pesticides in faecal…

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