Tag: Health and medicine
in Goma, a welcome humanitarian aid to fight against cholera
The province of North Kivu is facing a very serious humanitarian crisis. Nearly 800,000 people have been displaced over the past year, mainly due to the conflict linked to the…
investigation opened after the death of a newborn burned alive in his incubator
In Cameroon, a newborn baby died on March 10, 2023 in a public hospital in the Littoral region. The incubator in which the infant had been placed caught fire, “…
of patients file a complaint against the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics
A dozen patients will file a complaint this week in France for involuntary injuries and aggravated deception. They believe they are victims of serious adverse effects from a class of…
In France, tens of thousands of children are on psychotropic drugs, warns a report
The consumption of psychotropic drugs among those under 18 has increased worryingly over the past ten years, notes the High Council for the Family, Childhood and Age (HCFEA), an advisory…
In the spotlight: the revival of nuclear power…
“ Nuclear is back at the heart of the energy strategy » : this is the great title of the Figaro. “ After going through first reading in the Senate,…
“Last aid”, an internship to better support loved ones at the end of life
/ Podcasts / Report France This is a new system in France: free training, lasting a few hours, in Paris, to support the end of life. Participants are trained in…
How climate change is reinvigorating Africa’s cholera outbreak
The African Public Health Agenda Conference, organized by the NGO Amref Health Africa and Africa CDC, the health agency of the African Union, was held in Rwanda from March 5-8.…
soon a bill, mixed associations
While Spain has become the first country in Europe to introduce menstrual leave, French senator Hélène Conway-Mouret plans to soon table a text to implement a similar measure in France.…
MSF temporarily closes its hospital in Cité Soleil
Haitians continue to suffer the consequences of armed gangs. While the country is still struggling to make health care accessible, hospitals have been forced to suspend their activities. The few…
in Paris, a feminist demonstration dedicated to the fight for pensions
After a day of strong mobilization against the pension reform on Tuesday, it was this Wednesday, March 8, the feminist strike! On this International Day for Women’s Rights, feminist organizations…