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  • [New] With the World Health Organization estimating that more than 70% of health facilities are not functional, children who are already malnourished are at even greater risk of dying from preventable diseases. ReliefWeb
  • [New] For some, e-waste represents a way to earn cash by rummaging through trash in the developing world to find coveted commodities, despite the health risks. The Washington Post
  • [New] The World Health Organisation has identified climate change as the most significant threat facing humanity today, with negative impacts on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. allAfrica.com
  • [New] Recognized as a priority by the World Health Organization and the United Nations General Assembly, AMR's unchecked proliferation could lead to catastrophic consequences, with Africa alone projected to account for millions of annual deaths by 2050. BioMed Central
  • [New] In real-time, health data analysis and prediction could improve preventative care and reduce global healthcare system strain. Tech Insights: Synarion IT Solutions
  • [New] The emergence of drug-resistant bacteria is a global threat to human health, and the development of new antibiotics from scratch is an extremely expensive and time-consuming process. ScienceDaily
  • [New] Like smoking, drink-driving and plastic bags, France deems fast fashion a threat to societal health and is legislating against it. The Guardian
  • [New] Precision medicine is moving us toward a world where treatments are as unique as the women they serve - where medicine is not just about curing ailments; it is about unlocking the full potential of each woman's health journey. Express healthcare
  • [New] Right now some of the biggest food companies are raking in billions from selling unhealthy food, while the health of nearly a third of UK children is at risk. The Guardian
  • [New] Climate change disrupts the global economy primarily by health costs from people suffering from heat exposure, work stoppages when it's too hot to work, and economic disruptions cascading through supply chains. ScienceDaily
  • [New] The actualization of the digitalized health information systems in the health sector will reduce costs that come with paper based systems. Lusaka Times
  • [New] According to BSI's recent Trust in AI Poll, which surveyed 10,000 adults across nine countries, including the U.S., 47% of Americans say they are excited at the potential for AI to improve medical diagnostics, and 51% believe it can help ease pressures on the healthcare system. Healthcare IT Today
  • [New] Registration is now open for the Leveraging AI to Improve Health Care in Canada program, offering leaders the opportunity to acquire vital insights and skills for effectively integrating AI in health-care delivery. Waterloo News
  • [New] Ethylene oxide is used in a number of products but is applied to about half the medical equipment made in the United States to reduce the risk of infection. DNyuz
  • [New] Building a stronger evidence base on the possible causes of joint and muscle pain could lead to policy changes that will improve the health of children in East London, as well as nationally. Queen Mary University of London
  • [New] By 2060, the expected global economic losses reach a total of 0.6-4.6% with losses attributed to health loss, labour productivity loss and indirect loss under different shared socioeconomic pathways. Nature
  • [New] Southern European countries already face substantial risks to their farmland, energy systems and healthcare systems due to the increased risk of prolonged droughts or wildfires. Edie
  • [New] A key goal is to use AI to help spur progress toward achieving the U.N.'s badly lagging development goals for 2030, including ending global hunger and poverty, improving health worldwide, ensuring quality secondary education for all children and achieving gender equality. Winnipeg Free Press
  • A new study suggests that delta-8 - THC, an intoxicating substance typically made from hemp, is being used by a substantial number of young people across the United States and could potentially pose a significant public health risk. SciTechDaily
  • The Telehealth Modernization Act will permanently extend many of the critical telehealth flexibilities that hospitals and health systems have used to change the way they are able to deliver care and increase access for patients. American Hospital Association | AHA News
  • South Korea's health minister warned of a threat to the lives of patients on Tuesday after medical professors said they might join striking junior doctors engaged in a three-week-long standoff that has plunged health care into chaos. Medical Xpress
  • Water and medical facilities will save lives immediately but if Gaza is to be put on to a sustainable footing, we also need to restore electricity, communications and provide shelter. iNews

Last updated: 22 March 2024



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