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May 5, 2021 Washington, DC – Five years after the United Nations Security Council passed landmark resolution 2286 committing countries to prevent attacks on health care and hold perpetrators accountable, violence against health workers and facilities rages on unabated. A new report and interactive map published today by the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC), … Continued
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Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. For more frequent updates, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Latest News for April 23 – April 30, 2021 … Continued
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By Andrew Moran, MedGlobal Policy & Advocacy Intern The COVID-19 pandemic has generated international focus on the critical role vaccines play in managing outbreaks and saving lives. The global effort to develop new vaccines was accelerated by massive public and private funding and international partnerships that resulted in multiple vaccines in record time. However, the … Continued
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Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. For more frequent updates, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Cover Image: UNICEF Latest News for April 16 – … Continued
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By Andrew Moran, MedGlobal Policy & Advocacy Intern Earth Day 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of the modern environmental movement, a movement that now spans the globe with more than one billion people participating each year. Addressing the continued destruction of the environment and the rapidly changing climate have never been more critical. In every … Continued
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In Yemen, millions of people lack access to health care. Less than half of the country’s health facilities are fully functional, though after six years of violent conflict, more than 80% of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance. Healthcare needs are spiking due to COVID-19, widespread acute malnutrition, poverty, and other effects of … Continued
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This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting several MedGlobal medical volunteers who have worked remotely and on the ground to help provide life-saving health care around the world. We spoke with them about their experiences working in global health, the humanitarian and health challenges our world faces today, and what it’s like to be a healthcare … Continued
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Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. For more frequent updates, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Cover Image: VOA Latest News for April 9 – … Continued
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Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. For more frequent updates, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Cover Image: Reuters Latest News for April 2 – … Continued
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Since late February, there has been a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Yemen. As of April 4, there have been 4,701 confirmed cases in Yemen – though this is undoubtedly a drastic underestimate of the real number. Out of the total confirmed cases, 54% of the total have been reported in the last six … Continued