Tag: Public Health

An intense heatwave sweeping across India and Pakistan has sent temperatures soaring to astonishing heights, rivaling the infamous heat of ...

Tajikistan: Medical Waste Threatens Public Safety – CABAR.asia

Urgent Warning: Medical Waste Poses a Growing Threat to Public Safety in Tajikistan

May 13, 2025

Tajikistan is grappling with a pressing public health crisis, as the careless disposal of medical waste threatens the well-being of ...

Kyrgyzstan to have National Cleanup Day on Apr 19 – AKIpress News Agency

Kyrgyzstan’s National Cleanup Day Set for April 19: Join the Movement for a Cleaner Future!

by Sophia Davis

May 13, 2025

Kyrgyzstan is gearing up for National Cleanup Day on April 19, as reported by AKIpress News Agency. This is a ...

Kyrgyzstan: Measles Situation 2025 – DREF Operation (MDRKG021) – ReliefWeb

Measles Outbreak in Kyrgyzstan: A Critical Update for 2025

by Noah Rodriguez

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan is grappling with an alarming surge in measles cases, leading to the launch of a vital DREF ...

Government of Lao PDR and UNICEF Deliver Urgent WASH Supplies to Flood-Affected Communities – Unicef

Life-Saving WASH Supplies Reach Flood-Affected Communities in Laos

by Isabella Rossi

The government of Lao PDR, in partnership with UNICEF, has swiftly mobilized essential WASH supplies to support communities grappling with ...

Novo Gears Up for Exciting Early Launch of Wegovy, the Revolutionary Weight-Loss Drug, in India!

by Sophia Davis

Exciting news is on the horizon as Novo Nordisk prepares to launch its groundbreaking weight-loss drug, Wegovy, in India ahead ...

Tailored Interventions Are Needed to Reduce Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening in Jordan – OncLive

Breaking Barriers: The Need for Customized Approaches to Enhance Breast Cancer Screening in Jordan

by Ava Thompson

A recent OncLive report highlights a pressing call to action for personalized strategies aimed at boosting breast cancer screening in ...

Dangers grow for Myanmar quake survivors, health system ‘overwhelmed’ – UN News

Survivors of Myanmar Earthquake Face Escalating Dangers as Health System Struggles to Cope

by Caleb Wilson

In the wake of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, survivors are grappling with mounting challenges as the nation’s health system ...

Thailand’s earthquake response – World Health Organization (WHO)

Thailand’s Earthquake Response: A Comprehensive Look at Resilience and Recovery

by Ava Thompson

In the wake of the recent earthquakes in Thailand, the World Health Organization (WHO) has swiftly mobilized resources to bolster ...

Climate change made the deadly heatwaves that hit millions of highly vulnerable people across Asia more frequent and extreme – World Weather Attribution

Unprecedented Heatwaves: How Climate Change Intensifies the Struggles of Vulnerable Communities in Asia

by Atticus Reed

Recent findings from World Weather Attribution reveal that climate change is dramatically amplifying the frequency and intensity of deadly heatwaves, ...

Real-Time Air Monitoring Launches in Schools – Unicef

Transforming Classrooms: Real-Time Air Monitoring Takes Center Stage in Schools

by Caleb Wilson

Unicef has unveiled a groundbreaking real-time air monitoring initiative in schools, designed to tackle the detrimental effects of air pollution ...

Empowering Kyrgyzstan’s Healthcare: Exciting New EU Initiative to Boost Digital Health!

by Caleb Wilson

Exciting news from Kyrgyzstan! A groundbreaking EU-funded project has just been launched, aimed at revolutionizing digital health infrastructure in the ...

Heat wave to sweep Bangladesh during Eid celebrations – newagebd.net

Scorching Heat Wave Set to Hit Bangladesh Just in Time for Eid Celebrations!

by Jackson Lee

As the joyous Eid celebrations draw near, a scorching heat wave is set to engulf Bangladesh, sparking worries about public ...

Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) builds on efforts to advance national health security through its second Joint External Evaluation [EN/LO] – ReliefWeb

Strengthening Health Security: Lao PDR’s Bold Steps Forward with Second Joint External Evaluation

by Isabella Rossi

The Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) is taking bold strides in bolstering its national health security with the completion of ...

Research Network Builds Capacity in Bangladesh | Institute for Global Tobacco Control – Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Empowering Change: Strengthening Tobacco Control Capacity in Bangladesh

by Charlotte Adams

The Institute for Global Tobacco Control at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has unveiled an exciting new research ...

Living in Shadows: Navigating the Realities of Sex Work in Nepal – The Diplomat

Shadows of Survival: Unveiling the Truths of Sex Work in Nepal

In the heart of Nepal, sex workers traverse a challenging landscape filled with stigma, legal hurdles, and the struggle for ...

2024 Nutrition Survey Results – ReliefWeb

Unveiling the 2024 Nutrition Survey: Key Insights and Surprising Trends!

The recently unveiled 2024 Nutrition Survey results from ReliefWeb paint a concerning picture of global malnutrition. The data reveals a ...

More babies and mothers are dying in Afghanistan after USAID cuts, midwives say – KSUT Public Radio

Midwives Warn: Rising Maternal and Infant Mortality in Afghanistan Linked to USAID Cuts

Recent cuts to USAID funding have sparked a concerning surge in maternal and infant mortality rates in Afghanistan. Midwives are ...

Lao Front for National Development and UNICEF Join Forces to Drive Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign – UNICEF

Empowering a Healthier Future: Lao Front for National Development and UNICEF Launch Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign!

May 17, 2025