Unpacking Social Protection for Health Equity (Webinar)

Unpacking Social Protection for Health Equity (Webinar)

Join the WHO Global Knowledge Network for Health Equity (GKNHE) and the WHO Collaborating Centre on Health in All Policies and the Social Determinants of Health for a webinar focusing on exploring the role of social protection in advancing health equity, and how social protection measures can address systemic barriers to health.  Objectives Understand the […]

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Wolverine Packing Co. recalls 160,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli

Wolverine Packing Co. recalls 160,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli

Why food recalls are increasing E.Coli, metal and even a dead bat have been found in recalled food. In fact, food recalls are increasing. Yet, that might actually be a good sign. Here’s why. USA TODAY The recalled products were distributed to restaurants nationwide and have been linked to 15 illnesses in Minnesota. Symptoms of […]

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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection : NPR

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection : NPR

A Spirit Airlines plane prepares to depart from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The low-cost carrier plans to keep flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images WASHINGTON — After years of financial losses and a failed merger attempt, Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 […]

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India to focus on climate finance, accountability, protection for vulnerable communities at COP29

India to focus on climate finance, accountability, protection for vulnerable communities at COP29

People walk outside the venue for the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. File | Photo Credit: AP As world leaders and climate negotiators converge on Baku for COP29, beginning Monday (November 11, 2024), India is set to bring renewed focus to the urgent need for climate finance, accountability, and protection for vulnerable communities. […]

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India to focus on climate finance, accountability, protection for vulnerable communities at COP29

Bangladeshi Hindus rally seeking protection

Bangladesh Hindus participating in a rally to demand that an interim government withdraw all cases against their leaders and protect them from attacks and harassment, argue with the security personnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Tens of thousands of minority Hindus rallied on Friday (November 1, 2024) to demand […]

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India to focus on climate finance, accountability, protection for vulnerable communities at COP29

Saudi Arabia launches digital platform to ensure wage protection, human rights of expat workers

File image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: Reuters With a series of digitally enforceable measures and platforms, Saudi Arabia is getting ready to ensure a more secure working condition for foreign workers, including those from India. A group of officials from the Human Resources and Social Development Ministry here on Thursday presented […]

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