[OPINION] Place health at the core of climate change policy
Place health at the core of climate change policy to serve the worlds most vulnerable, argues Christopher Lockyear.
Tue Nov 12 2024
The Future is Female: Frontline Midwifery - Providing Maternal Care in War-Torn Gaza
*TRIGGER WARNING: INFANT LOSS.
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
Sun Aug 04 2024
As famine looms in Sudan, the hungry eat soil and leaves
Nearly five million people in the country are close to famine as Sudan's civil war passes the one-year mark.
Sun May 12 2024
INSIGHT - Millions of Sudanese go hungry as war disrupts food supply
People venturing out from their homes in a desperate search for food at the risk of being hit by artillery shells.
Sat Mar 16 2024
MSF slams US on Gaza at UN, says children as young as 5 want to die
Children who do survive this war will not only bear the visible wounds of traumatic injuries, but the invisible ones too, said MSF.
Fri Feb 23 2024
[COLUMNIST]: Are we ready for the next emergency?
2023 has been marked by many humanitarian crises.Paul McPhun, Director for South-East & East Asia Pacific, MSF shares his thoughts
Mon Jan 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Doctors Without Borders calls on governments to take action to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza
Though the recent truce is the first sign of humanity after weeks of relentless violence, it is by no means a solution of any kind.
Mon Dec 04 2023
'A war for life of our child': Health crisis spills out of Ukraine conflict
WHO is warning that the exodus raises the spectre of a regional health catastrophe on top of the huge toll in death and destruction.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Doctors Without Borders workers kidnapped in Yemen - Sources
The security source said the employees were a German and a Mexican and were taken from their car by gunmen.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Pfizer offers 40 mln COVID shots to poorer countries at cost
Pfizer chairman Albert Bourla says developing countries should have "the same access to vaccines as the rest of the world".
Sat Jan 23 2021
Push to bring coronavirus vaccines to the poor faces trouble
Rich countries have locked up most of the worlds potential vaccine supply through 2021.
Thu Oct 01 2020
COVID-19: Fear still exists among refugees to undergo test
The fear of being reported to Immigration services has deterred many refugees from seeking proper and timely treatment, Doctors Without Borders.
Fri Mar 27 2020
#ClimateEmergency: Let's be clear, you're pointless
All these toxic people, both on the streets and behind their laptops throwing shades at those who are trying to do something for the planet.
Mon Sep 23 2019
A perilous journey for women and mothers
Women who are forced from their homes are particularly vulnerable.
Sun May 12 2019
Using compulsory licence for affordable medicines
Is CL for government use a legitimate way to enhance access to essential medicines like Sofosbuvir in developing countries like Malaysia?
Sat Mar 09 2019
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024