Gaza, Palestine – Amidst the ongoing violence in Gaza, the targeting of hospitals and ambulances by Israeli forces has resulted in a devastating toll on aid workers and medical personnel. Over the last six months, a significant number of humanitarian workers, medics, civil defense workers, UNRWA members, firefighters, and police officers have fallen victim to … Read more
LONDON, UK – The tragic death of a 10-year-old boy with asthma has raised serious concerns about the actions – or lack thereof – taken by healthcare professionals. A recent letter from the Essex area coroner, Sonia Hayes, to Health Secretary Victoria Atkins highlighted “multiple failures” that may have prevented the untimely passing of William … Read more
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK – In the journey towards improved maternal and newborn health globally, significant strides have been made over the years. However, the fight against preventable deaths during pregnancy and childbirth continues, leaving many vulnerable women and newborns at the mercy of inadequate healthcare systems and the lack of access to life-saving medications. Tragically, … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) recently organized a peaceful protest in Nairobi, demanding the release of funds earmarked for interns’ deployment and the payment of post-graduate fees crucial for Kenya’s healthcare system. Unfortunately, the protest took a violent turn when Kenyan authorities confronted the health workers, resulting in … Read more
Cardiff, Wales – At least 335 National Health Service (NHS) staff in Wales and over 1,500 across the UK have died as a result of Covid-19, according to a report from the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The TUC report highlighted that frontline workers, including healthcare professionals, social care workers, and key workers, have been particularly … Read more