Behind Each Climate Disaster Awaits a Tuberculosis Crisis
peter Maria Beumont, MD, is Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the TB Alliance Tuberculosis remains the leading infectious cause of death in the world, responsible for 1.6 million deaths…
This Doctor Helps Himalayan Women Ward off Cervical Cancer
Nordan Otzer during a cancer awareness event in a village in Ladakh, India. Credit: Athar Parvaiz/IPSLADAKH, INDIA, Nov 29 2023 (IPS) - While working as a doctor in the initial…
UN and Humanitarian Partners Seek USD 46 Billion for Humanitarian Assistance
CARE Somalia, a UN partner, could provide emergency services to drought-affected communities through humanitarian funding. Credit: OCHA-Yao ChenUNITED NATIONS, Dec 18 2023 (IPS) - Funding humanitarian programs will continue into…
Latin America and the Caribbean Hit with Record-Breaking Heat and Other Climate Effects in 2023
The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean report documents the Region’s struggles with the devastating impacts of climate change, and urges action to…
From Trauma to Triumph: Kenyan Women’s Courageous Battle Against Female Genital Mutilation
Naomy Kolian and Jane Kaliko share light moments after a tiring day of engaging the community at a public forum on the need to stop FGM. Credit: Robert Kibet/IPSNAIROBI, Jul…