Tag: Community Health
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Kidney Disease Advocate Honoured in New Year Honours for Nutrition-led Care
Acknowledging a career focused on kidney disease A health professional from Somerville has been named an Officer of the New Year Honours for a career dedicated to improving kidney disease care. The recognition highlights a life spent tackling one of medicine’s most complex challenges, with a particular focus on how nutrition can influence outcomes across…
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Year-Round Flu-Like Illness Transmission Reported in Baguio City
Overview: Year-Round Transmission of Influenza-Like Illnesses The City Health Services Office (CHSO) in Baguio City has confirmed ongoing year-round transmission of influenza-like illnesses (ILIs). While cases rise at certain times of the year, particularly from July to October, health authorities emphasize that ILIs remain a persistent public health concern rather than a strictly seasonal phenomenon.…
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Social Prescribing in the Western Pacific: WHO and Lancet Spotlight
New Series Sheds Light on Social Prescribing in the Western Pacific The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific and The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific have unveiled a pioneering series on social prescribing. The collaboration aims to illuminate how community-based approaches can improve health outcomes, reduce inequities, and foster lasting…
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Social prescribing shines in Western Pacific: WHO and The Lancet spotlight community-based health
A new spotlight on social prescribing from the Western Pacific The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WHO Western Pacific) and The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific have launched a pivotal series examining social prescribing and its potential to transform health and well-being across the region. The collaboration brings together public…
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Jane Darville and the AIDS Crisis: Compassion Amid Stigma
Introduction: A Quiet Hero in a Turbulent Era Jane Darville stepped into the breach of fear and prejudice that surrounded the AIDS crisis in the late 1980s. While society wrestled with stigma, homophobia, and misinformation, she and a circle of caregivers provided essential care, comfort, and advocacy for people living with AIDS. Her work mattered…
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Children Affected by Ethiopia Mine Pollution Demand Justice
A Community in Distress For years, families living near the Lega Dembi gold mine in Ethiopia’s Oromia region have faced a troubling pattern: rising health problems in children that officials and researchers increasingly tie to environmental contamination from mining activities. Local residents describe a heavy burden of illness that spans generations—from miscarriages and stillbirths to…
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When Chickenpox Becomes Life-Changing: Why Vaccination Still Matters
Introduction: A Lesson Kept Hidden in Plain Sight Chickenpox is often dismissed as a mild childhood rite of passage. For some families, it mirrors a cheerful, if inconvenient, milestone. But for others, the illness can take a dangerous turn, leading to extended hospital stays, serious complications, and profoundly tense days for parents who fear their…
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Protecting Indonesian Communities from Second-Hand Smoke: Strengthening Enforcement and Public Health
Overview: The Challenge of Second-Hand Smoke in Indonesia Despite progress in public health policy, exposure to second-hand smoke remains a critical concern for many Indonesians. Subnational smoke-free regulations have expanded dramatically, with more than 90% of districts adopting them. Yet enforcement gaps and ongoing exposure in public spaces show that policy alone is not enough.…
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The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’
The sudden rise of scabies In recent months, several communities have reported an alarming uptick in scabies cases, turning a once-familiar rash into a public health concern. For Louise, a mother who spoke to us under a veil of discretion, the experience is personal and visceral. She described packing a bin liner with essentials for…
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The Sudden Rise of Scabies: A Personal Look at an Outbreak
Introduction: When a Silent Visitor Becomes a Crisis In recent weeks, clinics and shelters across several regions have reported an alarming uptick in scabies cases. What began as a few isolated complaints has evolved into a visible public health challenge that touches households and communities in unexpected ways. The sudden rise of scabies is not…