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In the face of governmental absence, Wixárikas inaugurate autonomous community clinic

Faced with the government’s failure to provide medical care to indigenous peoples, the Wixárika and Tepehuana Autonomous Community of San Lorenzo de Azqueltán, in Villa Guerrero, Jalisco, announced the inauguration of an autonomous community clinic. “We have seen how health…

The inspirational story of an Israeli mother who donated one of her kidneys to a baby boy from Gaza

An Israeli woman has donated one of her kidneys to a three-year-old Palestinian boy from the Gaza Strip in an incredible kind gesture. The boy’s father also donate one of his kidneys to save a 25-year-old Israeli mother. Turning 50,…

Dissent in nursing overcomes what theory does not explain

Another way of making friendship, brotherhood and nursing is possible, when we unlearn what we have learned, we question our identity, we break categorised structures of interaction, we leave academic and work time to occupy ourselves in a meeting that…

Prioritising health 01- It’s not about handouts…

“Putting everything into the function of health and education, the extremely complex economic and technological problems of today’s society will have the right framework for their treatment. It seems to us that proceeding in the opposite way will not lead…

In the pandemic, gender-based violence increased by 38% in Latin America and Caribbean region

We interviewed Dr. Lupita Ramos, academic and researcher at the University of Guadalajara, Mexico, to give our listeners and readers an overview of the impact of the pandemic on girls and women. A feminist perspective on the consequences of COVID-19…

Saima Wazed, an internationally acclaimed autism activist

Saima Wazed Putul, an internationally acclaimed autism activist and goodwill ambassador of the United Nations enjoy high-esteem globally because of her dedication towards betterment of the autistic [specially-abled] children in the world. She is the granddaughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur…

‘Just Horrific’: Pandemic Fuels Steepest Decline in US Life Expectancy Since WWII

“I myself had never seen a change this big except in the history books,” said Elizabeth Arias, a CDC demographer. By Jake Johnson New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data out Wednesday shows that life expectancy in the U.S. fell…

Cassava in Massive Production in Zambia (Camaproza).

Alleviating hunger and poverty, overcoming malnutrition in Zambia and Africa. By Miniver Chalwe Miniver, is creating a platform where cassava, abandoned crops, and fruits, can be processed, and grown. Introduced to farmers and households, this project teaches them how to,…

Bonus “Danger Money” won’t appease union in health and social care

Several governments across Europe promised, or even gave, ‘danger money’ bonuses for frontline workers in health and social care as the pandemic gathered strength. Such bonuses can only treat the symptom not the cause, however. Bonuses and even higher wages…

Philippines Wins Future Policy Award for Banning Lead in All Paints for Children’s and Workers’ Health

29 June 2021, Quezon City.  A groundbreaking Chemical Control Order (CCO) promulgated by the Government of the Philippines banning lead in the manufacture of all paints to prevent children’s and workers’ exposure to this toxic chemical was adjudged one of…

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