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Gaza, MSF: “Hospitals overloaded, medical supplies almost exhausted and limited access to drinking water”
15 October 2023 – In the north of the Gaza Strip the situation is dramatic, hospitals are overloaded and drugs and painkillers are running out. The wounded scream in pain, while those who need treatment are unable to reach hospitals…
Bishops from Mindanao File Petition to President Marcos to Stop Tampakan Mining
Bishops from Mindanao, led by Bishop Cerilo Alan Uy Casicas from the Diocese of Marbel and Reverend Father Jerome M. Millan, Director of the Social Action Center in the Diocese of Marbel, submitted petitions to President Marcos last October 11,…
Mental health and happiness
What do we mean when we discuss mental health? The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines it as: “A state of wellbeing in which each individual fulfils his or her potential, can cope with the stresses of life, can work productively…
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…
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