The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has issued an urgent warning about the collapse of Gaza’s healthcare system, describing it as “extremely fragile” amid continued Israeli bombardment and blockade. The Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah has activated mass casualty protocols 12 times in the past two weeks due to gunshot and shrapnel […]

The Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating conditions in the country’s health sector, blaming severe staff shortages and lack of basic resources for inefficiencies in patient care. “The public blames us for delays and inefficiencies, but how can you perform miracles without even basic resources?” the nurses’ association stated, […]

On Wednesday, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said at a virtual forum that large-scale electrification of rural health facilities in sub-Saharan countries is key to boosting Africa’s ability to cope with disease outbreaks. RELATED: Somalia: 31 Mln USD Deal to Boost Food Security Salvatore Vinci, sustainable energy adviser at the WHO, said that achieving […]

Official sources said Thursday that systematic attacks by gangs are keeping Haiti’s pharmaceutical sector in check, plunged into a shortage crisis that is affecting the national health system. RELATED: Haiti: Establishment of transitional council on hold The president of the Haitian Pharmacists Association, Pierre Hugues, explained that the Caribbean country depends on around 70 percent […]