Health activists announce European campaign against effects of commodification of health
A coalition of trade unions, health activists, and organizations launched an all-European campaign against the commercialization of health. The campaign will include decentralized discussions and actions across various EU countries and will culminate in a major protest in the week leading up to World Health Day
Health activists reveal Big Pharma’s COVID-19 vaccine heist in South Africa
In a bid for transparency, health activists and civil society in South Africa have published the details of COVID-19 vaccine contracts between pharmaceutical giants and government. This follows a Pretoria High Court order instructing the Department of Health to disclose the contracts and proceedings of meetings pertaining to the procurement of vaccine doses
Mozambique’s health system is in turmoil
Strikes among health workers and stockouts of essential medical products point to a need for more investment in the National Health Service in Mozambique
Will Germany’s bid to address shortage of nurses put more pressure on Brazil’s health system?
As Germany seeks to recruit overseas nurses to bridge its healthcare staff deficit, questions are arising about the strategy’s impact on the health systems of source countries
Health workers in Nigeria call for a proactive policy to deal with high emigration rates
Amid mounting challenges, health workers in Nigeria have rallied for reforms and fair treatment, advocating for a strengthened system and increased government action to address high emigration and cost of living
Nurses in Portugal push for better rights in both private and public sectors
Nurses in Portugal wage a battle for better rights and recognition, with recent strikes in both public and private sectors marking a potential surge in activism. The nurses have cited salaries that lag behind those in the public sector and longer work schedules compared to their counterparts in public hospitals
Supporting breastfeeding in the workplace and beyond
World Breastfeeding Week 2023 highlights the importance of workplace protections in promoting breastfeeding. It is equally crucial to strengthen public health systems worldwide to improve maternal and child health
Understanding the politics of child health care with David Sanders
International agencies and philanthrocapitalists often paint a rosy picture of their work in the health sector. For a reality check, we bring you a conversation with the late David Sanders on the various determinants influencing the health of children in the Global South