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08 Nov 2021

The George Institute for Global Health

Global health community calls for climate action ahead of COP26 to avert “biggest health threat facing humanity”

The George Institute for Global Health has joined more than 300 organizations representing at least 45 million nurses, doctors and health professionals worldwide – about three quarters of the global health workforce – in signing an open letter to the 197 government leaders and national delegations ahead of the UN climate conference (COP26) in Glasgow, UK. The letter warns that the climate cris...

08 Nov 2021

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08 Nov 2021

The George Institute for Global Health

Counting women in COVID-19 vaccine research

There has been a “positive shift” in inclusive gender practices in COVID-19 vaccine research, but there is still room for improvement, experts say.

08 Nov 2021

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08 Nov 2021

Children's HeartLink

Children’s HeartLink + Heart University Develops Lectures on Heart Care in Low-Income Countries

Children’s HeartLink has been partnering with Heart University, a free education resource on heart disease, to develop a lecture series on pediatric cardiac care in low-resource countries.

08 Nov 2021

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08 Nov 2021

British Heart Foundation

Ultra-processed food is associated with cardiovascular disease

Weekly consumption of ultra-processed food is linked with an increased risk of heart disease even in those with an otherwise healthy diet, according to research presented at European Society of Cardiology Congress.

08 Nov 2021

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08 Nov 2021

Alzheimer's Disease International

The first-hand experiences of dementia diagnosis

People living with dementia and carers from all over the world have shared their experience of the journey to diagnosis for this year's World Alzheimer's Month campaign. &nbsp;

08 Nov 2021

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22 Oct 2021

ITU

Bridging the digital divide by 2030

New Partner2Connect coalition advances digital transformation and sustainable development in hardest-to-connect countries &nbsp;

22 Oct 2021

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22 Oct 2021

ITU

Aligning digital with sustainable development

​The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released a series of reports addressing the latest challenges and opportunities related to global information and communication technology (ICT) advancement, especially in developing countries. &nbsp;

22 Oct 2021

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22 Oct 2021

UNHCR

Five footballs designed by young artists will raise funds for refugee sports programmes

Today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced the winners of the second annual Youth with Refugees Art Contest, which celebrated the power of sport to bring people together. Five of the winning designs are featured on footballs available for sale online and proceeds will go toward sport programmes for refugees.

22 Oct 2021

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22 Oct 2021

UNHCR

UNHCR calls for equal access for refugees to quality mental healthcare

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling on the international community to boost quality mental health support for refugees, internally displaced and stateless people.

22 Oct 2021

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22 Oct 2021

United Nations

WHO asks for commitments on maternal and newborn health

Every day, approximately 800 women and 6,700 babies lose their lives around the time of childbirth. In addition, nearly 5,400 babies are stillborn daily, with 40% of these deaths occurring in relation to labour and childbirth.&nbsp;

22 Oct 2021

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22 Oct 2021

United Nations

Only 1 in 10 people who need palliative care, receive it: WHO

The UN health agency says that global demand for care for people with life threatening illnesses, will continue to grow as populations age and the burden of noncommunicable diseases rises. By 2060, the need for palliative care is expected to nearly double.&nbsp;

22 Oct 2021

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22 Oct 2021

United Nations

World misses most 2020 mental health targets: WHO

At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting a growing need for mental health support, there has been a worldwide failure to provide people with the services they need, a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded.

22 Oct 2021

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