Stories about Health
Heatwave highlights climate vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia
South and Southeast Asia roasted in a record-setting heatwave that killed hundreds, forced some governments to close schools, and led to an uptick in health issues.
Marijeta Mojasevic's journey from stroke survivor to disability rights activist
"I want [young people] to change their viewpoint, and I want them to accept people with disabilities as members of their same society, as their friends, as their colleagues.”
The fight for justice continues for thousands suffering from the effects of lead poisoning in Zambia
Tens of thousands of children and women of childbearing age were poisoned by lead dust in Kabwe, Zambia
What is behind the suicides of LGBTQ+ people in refugee camps in the Netherlands?
There have been at least four reported case of suicide among Russian-speaking refugees in the Netherlands over the past year
Women in Moldova are better educated but earn less and marry earlier
Some National Bureau of Statistics of Moldova's data about women living in Moldova today
Remembering the victims of nuclear weapons testing in the Marshall Islands
"Why was the most beautiful corner of the world, with the most beautiful and peaceful people, chosen for these horrific acts without our informed consent?"
The Sustainable Development Goals in Cuba, explained
In Cuba, 22 agencies, funds and programs work, together with state institutions, to contribute to the advancement of sustainable development objectives. Which have been the results?
Peru's Supreme Court of Justice annuls the judicial process for forced sterilizations committed during the Fujimori government
The decision of the Supreme Court comes as a result of the lawsuit filed by the former minister of health of the Fujimori government, to avoid being judicially investigated.
Turkey's search for gold has a massive humanitarian and environmental impact
There is increasing concern among environmental experts that the land in the area was exposed to cyanide and sulfuric acid used at the mine for the extraction.
Digital surveillance and the specter of AI in Mexico
As the first recorded government client and most prolific user of the Pegasus spyware, Mexico has accumulated over USD 80 million in the technology since 2011.
Vaccine hesitancy brings whooping cough epidemic to North Macedonia
Medical experts demand the declaration of a whooping cough epidemic in North Macedonia, as from January 1 to February 14, the Institute for Public Health had registered new 28 cases, mostly unvaccinated babies.
The burden of women with HIV in Bolivia
Women with HIV in Bolivia face little access to health, informal work, family abandonment and more discrimination than male patients.
How a Nigerian mother supported her son with Down syndrome to become a successful Olympian
The World Health Organisation estimates that Down syndrome affects approximately 1 in 1,000 live births worldwide. However, the prevalence rate of Down syndrome in Nigeria is unknown because of a lack of data.
In northern Uganda, war survivors and comfort dogs are ‘healing together’
"Pet therapy builds on the pre-existing human-animal bond. Studies show that interacting with a friendly pet can help with various physical and mental issues."
Uzbekistan is finally starting to address its air pollution problem
In December 2023, Tashkent recorded the second-highest air pollution levels, coming behind only India’s Delhi.
Pensions are a trap of the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua
The Sandinista regime cared little about the advanced age of many protestors when it came to imprisoning them, leading to dozens of them arriving at Nicaraguan prisons as political prisoners.
The silent decline of childhood vaccination in Latin America
Structural failures in the Latinamerican health systems and the lack of political will are obstacles to solving the decline of vaccines in the region.
Ukraine prepares to serve veterans with disabilities
By the time the war ends, Ukraine will get around a million and a half veterans. This is a huge number, which is beyond anything comparable across the neighboring countries
In Hong Kong, bedbug infestations are a neglected nightmare for the poor
Bedbugs have caused a lot of suffering for low-income families in Hong Kong, but the long-standing issue has failed to capture people’s attention as much as foreign outbreaks.
Shadow of terrorism: Nigeria's battles with healthcare access as polio persist
Polio is a viral disease that mainly affects children under five. While no longer a case for panic by WHO standards, the polio virus, which can cause paralysis, is still devastating communities within Nigeria.
Digital frontiers: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies for social behavior change across continents
Ethical considerations, including privacy, data security, and transparency, are paramount to ensure that technological interventions lead to positive societal changes without unintended consequences.