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Africa has crossed 300,000 cholera cases — the worst year in a quarter-century.
Climate disasters + armed conflicts = destroyed water systems and the fastest spread of cholera in decades.
#africa
Climate disasters + armed conflicts = destroyed water systems and the fastest spread of cholera in decades.
#africa
December 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Africa has crossed 300,000 cholera cases — the worst year in a quarter-century.
Climate disasters + armed conflicts = destroyed water systems and the fastest spread of cholera in decades.
#africa
Climate disasters + armed conflicts = destroyed water systems and the fastest spread of cholera in decades.
#africa
Africa has crossed 300,000 cholera cases — the worst year in a quarter-century.
Climate disasters + armed conflicts = destroyed water systems and the fastest spread of cholera in decades.
#africa
Climate disasters + armed conflicts = destroyed water systems and the fastest spread of cholera in decades.
#africa
December 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Africa has crossed 300,000 cholera cases — the worst year in a quarter-century.
Climate disasters + armed conflicts = destroyed water systems and the fastest spread of cholera in decades.
#africa
Climate disasters + armed conflicts = destroyed water systems and the fastest spread of cholera in decades.
#africa
Sudan’s hospitals are turning into battlefields. Patients and health workers are being killed inside facilities as the health system collapses under the weight of war.
#sudan
#sudan
December 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Sudan’s hospitals are turning into battlefields. Patients and health workers are being killed inside facilities as the health system collapses under the weight of war.
#sudan
#sudan
Alberta’s new bill would let surgeons toggle between public and private pay — and critics warn it could push doctors toward higher private fees, leaving everyday patients waiting longer.
#alberta #albert #healthcare #healthnews #worldnews #stateofhealthnews
#alberta #albert #healthcare #healthnews #worldnews #stateofhealthnews
December 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Alberta’s new bill would let surgeons toggle between public and private pay — and critics warn it could push doctors toward higher private fees, leaving everyday patients waiting longer.
#alberta #albert #healthcare #healthnews #worldnews #stateofhealthnews
#alberta #albert #healthcare #healthnews #worldnews #stateofhealthnews
Gaza is facing a public health emergency unlike anything seen before.
With the entire wastewater system destroyed, millions of displaced people are now living amid contaminated water, open sewage, and collapsing hygiene conditions.
UN agencies are calling it a “death of dignity.”
#Gaza
With the entire wastewater system destroyed, millions of displaced people are now living amid contaminated water, open sewage, and collapsing hygiene conditions.
UN agencies are calling it a “death of dignity.”
#Gaza
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Gaza is facing a public health emergency unlike anything seen before.
With the entire wastewater system destroyed, millions of displaced people are now living amid contaminated water, open sewage, and collapsing hygiene conditions.
UN agencies are calling it a “death of dignity.”
#Gaza
With the entire wastewater system destroyed, millions of displaced people are now living amid contaminated water, open sewage, and collapsing hygiene conditions.
UN agencies are calling it a “death of dignity.”
#Gaza
A virus with an 88% fatality rate has appeared in a country for the first time.
Ethiopia has confirmed its first-ever Marburg outbreak.
#virusoutbreak #ethopia #marburg #marburgvirus #globalhealth #publichealth #healthcare #stateofhealthnews
Ethiopia has confirmed its first-ever Marburg outbreak.
#virusoutbreak #ethopia #marburg #marburgvirus #globalhealth #publichealth #healthcare #stateofhealthnews
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A virus with an 88% fatality rate has appeared in a country for the first time.
Ethiopia has confirmed its first-ever Marburg outbreak.
#virusoutbreak #ethopia #marburg #marburgvirus #globalhealth #publichealth #healthcare #stateofhealthnews
Ethiopia has confirmed its first-ever Marburg outbreak.
#virusoutbreak #ethopia #marburg #marburgvirus #globalhealth #publichealth #healthcare #stateofhealthnews
Why are we still fighting a disease from the 1800s?
Cholera cases are exploding across multiple regions — not because the bacteria got stronger, but because global systems got weaker.
#publichealth #news #cholera #choleraoutbreak #systemfailure #healthcarecrisis #stateofhealthnews
Cholera cases are exploding across multiple regions — not because the bacteria got stronger, but because global systems got weaker.
#publichealth #news #cholera #choleraoutbreak #systemfailure #healthcarecrisis #stateofhealthnews
December 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Why are we still fighting a disease from the 1800s?
Cholera cases are exploding across multiple regions — not because the bacteria got stronger, but because global systems got weaker.
#publichealth #news #cholera #choleraoutbreak #systemfailure #healthcarecrisis #stateofhealthnews
Cholera cases are exploding across multiple regions — not because the bacteria got stronger, but because global systems got weaker.
#publichealth #news #cholera #choleraoutbreak #systemfailure #healthcarecrisis #stateofhealthnews
A deadly infection not seen at this scale since World War I is resurfacing in Ukraine. #ukraine #publichealth #crisis
November 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
A deadly infection not seen at this scale since World War I is resurfacing in Ukraine. #ukraine #publichealth #crisis
Despite mounting evidence on the harms of tobacco and e-cigarettes, major companies are lobbying harder than ever to block or weaken health laws around the world. #cigarette #ecig #tobacco
November 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Despite mounting evidence on the harms of tobacco and e-cigarettes, major companies are lobbying harder than ever to block or weaken health laws around the world. #cigarette #ecig #tobacco
The U.S. CDC has issued a new alert as measles outbreaks surge globally and across multiple U.S. states.
November 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The U.S. CDC has issued a new alert as measles outbreaks surge globally and across multiple U.S. states.
A new survey shows strong public support for bringing more foreign-trained medical professionals into Canada.
November 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
A new survey shows strong public support for bringing more foreign-trained medical professionals into Canada.
A new BMJ analysis cautions that the “America First” approach to global health is facing a credibility gap—with promises of reform not matching delivery.
#america #globalhealth #health
#america #globalhealth #health
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A new BMJ analysis cautions that the “America First” approach to global health is facing a credibility gap—with promises of reform not matching delivery.
#america #globalhealth #health
#america #globalhealth #health
Cuba has evacuated more than 18,000 people as Hurricane Imelda sweeps across the Caribbean. #cuba #hurricane #caribbean #crisis #publichealth #climatecha
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Cuba has evacuated more than 18,000 people as Hurricane Imelda sweeps across the Caribbean. #cuba #hurricane #caribbean #crisis #publichealth #climatecha
High youth unemployment and widespread informal work are eroding the economic foundations needed for sustainable health systems in Subsaharan Africa
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
High youth unemployment and widespread informal work are eroding the economic foundations needed for sustainable health systems in Subsaharan Africa
The world has just marked the first-ever World Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) Day, highlighting one of the leading causes of preventable maternal deaths—severe bleeding after childbirth. #childbirth #pph #womenhealth
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The world has just marked the first-ever World Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) Day, highlighting one of the leading causes of preventable maternal deaths—severe bleeding after childbirth. #childbirth #pph #womenhealth
As heatwaves and extreme weather become more frequent, the cardiovascular strain on seniors increases—making climate change a growing public health concern.
#climatechange #heatstroke #publichealth
#climatechange #heatstroke #publichealth
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
As heatwaves and extreme weather become more frequent, the cardiovascular strain on seniors increases—making climate change a growing public health concern.
#climatechange #heatstroke #publichealth
#climatechange #heatstroke #publichealth
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Climate Change Could Cost the Global Economy $1.5 Trillion in Productivity by 2050
#ClimateCrisis #GlobalEconomy #PublicHealth #ClimateActionNow
#ClimateCrisis #GlobalEconomy #PublicHealth #ClimateActionNow
November 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Climate Change Could Cost the Global Economy $1.5 Trillion in Productivity by 2050
#ClimateCrisis #GlobalEconomy #PublicHealth #ClimateActionNow
#ClimateCrisis #GlobalEconomy #PublicHealth #ClimateActionNow
Health authorities are warning about a sharp surge in counterfeit weight-loss and diabetes drugs spreading across Europe.
#europe #weightloss #diabetes #drugs
#europe #weightloss #diabetes #drugs
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Health authorities are warning about a sharp surge in counterfeit weight-loss and diabetes drugs spreading across Europe.
#europe #weightloss #diabetes #drugs
#europe #weightloss #diabetes #drugs
AI Chatbots Are Becoming the New Therapists — But Experts Warn of Serious Risks
#aitherapy #mentalhealth #therapist #mentalhealthawareness
#aitherapy #mentalhealth #therapist #mentalhealthawareness
October 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
AI Chatbots Are Becoming the New Therapists — But Experts Warn of Serious Risks
#aitherapy #mentalhealth #therapist #mentalhealthawareness
#aitherapy #mentalhealth #therapist #mentalhealthawareness
Pakistan is grappling with its most severe monsoon floods in years, as relentless rains and overflowing rivers devastate Punjab and several other regions. The widespread destruction has left communities stranded and infrastructure in ruins.
#pakistan #floods #climatechange #crisis
#pakistan #floods #climatechange #crisis
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Pakistan is grappling with its most severe monsoon floods in years, as relentless rains and overflowing rivers devastate Punjab and several other regions. The widespread destruction has left communities stranded and infrastructure in ruins.
#pakistan #floods #climatechange #crisis
#pakistan #floods #climatechange #crisis
A new WHO report reveals that over 1.4 billion people worldwide are living with uncontrolled high blood pressure. 💔🌍
Shockingly, less than 1 in 5 manage their condition effectively—leaving millions at greater risk of:
✅ Heart attacks
✅ Strokes
✅ Kidney disease
Shockingly, less than 1 in 5 manage their condition effectively—leaving millions at greater risk of:
✅ Heart attacks
✅ Strokes
✅ Kidney disease
October 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A new WHO report reveals that over 1.4 billion people worldwide are living with uncontrolled high blood pressure. 💔🌍
Shockingly, less than 1 in 5 manage their condition effectively—leaving millions at greater risk of:
✅ Heart attacks
✅ Strokes
✅ Kidney disease
Shockingly, less than 1 in 5 manage their condition effectively—leaving millions at greater risk of:
✅ Heart attacks
✅ Strokes
✅ Kidney disease
For the first time, scientists have discovered microplastics embedded in human bone tissue.
Researchers warn these pollutants may affect bone health and healing, though the exact impact is still unknown. The findings are sparking urgent calls for more research and tougher environmental regulations.
Researchers warn these pollutants may affect bone health and healing, though the exact impact is still unknown. The findings are sparking urgent calls for more research and tougher environmental regulations.
October 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
For the first time, scientists have discovered microplastics embedded in human bone tissue.
Researchers warn these pollutants may affect bone health and healing, though the exact impact is still unknown. The findings are sparking urgent calls for more research and tougher environmental regulations.
Researchers warn these pollutants may affect bone health and healing, though the exact impact is still unknown. The findings are sparking urgent calls for more research and tougher environmental regulations.
The United Nations and humanitarian organizations warn that Gaza is on the brink of famine, with hundreds of thousands at risk of starvation.
#gaza #publichealth #ceasefire #unitednations #humanitariancrisis
#gaza #publichealth #ceasefire #unitednations #humanitariancrisis
October 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The United Nations and humanitarian organizations warn that Gaza is on the brink of famine, with hundreds of thousands at risk of starvation.
#gaza #publichealth #ceasefire #unitednations #humanitariancrisis
#gaza #publichealth #ceasefire #unitednations #humanitariancrisis
The United Nations has officially designated sunscreen as an essential medicine, highlighting its critical role in preventing skin cancer. 🌍☀️
This move emphasizes how sun
#publichealth #news #worldnews #skincancerprevention #skincancer
This move emphasizes how sun
#publichealth #news #worldnews #skincancerprevention #skincancer
October 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The United Nations has officially designated sunscreen as an essential medicine, highlighting its critical role in preventing skin cancer. 🌍☀️
This move emphasizes how sun
#publichealth #news #worldnews #skincancerprevention #skincancer
This move emphasizes how sun
#publichealth #news #worldnews #skincancerprevention #skincancer