Every two minutes a woman dies
Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations (UN) agencies today....
Welfare & Policy
The Welfare & Policy category explores the systems, strategies and decisions that shape health, social care and wellbeing at a population level. It examines current policy developments, funding frameworks, welfare reform and their impact on individuals and communities. From analysis of legislative change to discussion of equity and access, this category offers informed perspectives on how policy influences health outcomes and social support across society.
Urgent action needed as “child wasting” threatens millions
Urgent action needed as acute malnutrition threatens the lives of millions of vulnerable children: – United Nations agencies are calling for urgent action to protect...
Brave Face – Shelter’s Winter TV Ad 2022 | Shelter
This year, hundreds of thousands of children will be spending Christmas in damp storage containers, badly converted office blocks and cramped B&Bs. Families will be...
Tipping Point: Climate Change: The Facts
Climate Change: The Facts We're just two degrees away from a climate catastrophe. If the rate of global warming continues, we'll reach the threshold for...
Dentists tell Chancellor further cuts will kill NHS dentistry
Following new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's emergency statement on the public finances, the British Dental Association has warned any further cuts risk destroying any prospect of...
Climate change through a disaster medicine lens
Australia is heading for a “perfect storm” as climate change ramps up the frequency of disasters and as the population is fatigued, vulnerable and less...
63% of nurses choosing food or fuel
RCN strike ballot insights: Two thirds (63%) of nurses choosing between food and fuel and one in five (14%) turn to food banks as vast...
Half of health care facilities globally lack basic hygiene services
Half of health care facilities worldwide lack basic hygiene services with water and soap or alcohol-based hand rub where patients receive care and at toilets...
Junk food ad restrictions save £200M
Junk food advertising restrictions prevent almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS £200m. Restrictions on advertising of junk food on TfL...
WHO report on vulnerable refugees and migrants
Around the world, millions of refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations, such as low-skilled migrant workers, face poorer health outcomes than their host communities, especially...
