The writer is Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology & Nutrition, Director CardioMetabolic Institute, USA COVID-19 vaccinations are key to overcoming the pandemic, says the World Health Organizations (WHO). The UN agency …
Women in Nigeria collect food vouchers as part of a programme to support families struggling under the COVID-19 lockdown. Credit: WFP/Damilola Onafuwa WASHINGTON DC, Jun 24 2021 (IPS) – In …
PENANG and KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 2021 (IPS) – To achieve , a country needs a healthcare system that provides equitable access to high quality health care requiring sustainable financing …
BANGKOK, Oct 1 2021 (IPS) – The growing number and share of older persons in Asia and the Pacific represent success stories of declining fertility and increasing longevity; the result …
Antimicrobial resistance is a consequence of overusing and misusing antimicrobials. This is a worldwide problem. But in developing countries antibiotics are easily available without prescription. Credit: Adil Siddiqi/IPS Nov 17 …
In India, five out of six people in multidimensional poverty were from lower castes. Credit: UNDP India/Dhiraj Singh UNITED NATIONS, Jan 6 2022 (IPS) – The UN’s highly-ambitious goal of …
The employment outlook for women in Latin America continues to face obstacles before it can reach pre-COVID-19 levels. But a sustainable and inclusive recovery will require measures to close the …
A variety of insect-based delicacies. It is estimated that 2.5 billion people around the world eat insects as part of their regular diet. Encouraging the eating of insects could have …
The writer is executive director of HealthforAnimals, the global animal health association World Zoonoses Day, which will be commemorated on July 6, celebrates the success of the first vaccine …
Some human coronaviruses cause seasonal colds or other mild symptoms. Others can be severe and even fatal. Credit: Unsplash BELLVILLE, South Africa, Oct 4 2022 (IPS) – It’s hard to …