In 2023, a revealing report by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) has brought attention to the alarming state of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in health care facilities worldwide, particularly within primary health care settings in fragile contexts. These fragile contexts
The recent strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has introduced a new wave of uncertainty to multiple sectors of the U.S. economy, with healthcare supplies being among the most critical. As negotiations over increased compensation with the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached an
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to revitalize Zimbabwe's deteriorating health sector, which has long been plagued by critical shortages of medical supplies and a mass exodus of healthcare professionals. Announced during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the new Parliament building,
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many nursing aides into perilous working conditions that took a severe toll on their mental and physical health. These healthcare workers, often underpaid and overworked, are now grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and are calling for systemic changes
The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a worldwide shift in many sectors, including healthcare, where telemedicine emerged as a crucial tool. Initially seen as a stopgap solution, telemedicine has now become an integral part of patient care, offering an unprecedented level of accessibility. This
The issue of health insurance coverage, especially for seniors and government employees in Bermuda, has come under intense scrutiny due to significant deficiencies in existing policies. Linda De Silva, a longtime observer and participant in the Government Employees Health Insurance (GEHI), has
