Around the world, 9.2 million people living with HIV do not have access to lifesaving antiretroviral therapy. That has to change. That's why this year's World Aids Day Report from UNAIDS draws attention to the importance of supporting communities in terms of leadership and calls on decision makers to recognise the work of community leaders. Communities play a crucial role in linking people to HIV services and connecting key populations most affected by HIV with health, HIV and support services. Communities’ leadership roles need to be made central in all HIV plans and programmes. Please find more information in our HIV Toolbox
Daily news report natural catastrophies more and more frequently. The reports include earthquakes, floods, volcanos, famines and droughts. The number of fatalities from natural disasters can vary grately from year to year. Looking at the average over the last ten years, about 45,000 people died each year worldwide from natural disasters. This issue brief summarizes important facts and guidelines to prepare, prevent and assess future events.
Caregivers have a major impact on maintaining health services and improving the health status of the population. The daily work in nursing, however, requires good organization, a high sense of responsibility, and continuous education on the latest standards of care.MEDBOX produced a video that is specifically addressed to caregivers. It explains the structure and content of the Caregiver Toolbox, tells stories from caregivers around the world and shows how the online library can simplify their work. Please find the video.
"Planetary Health " works in an interdisciplinary way and deals with the interrelationships of human health, the economic and social system, and the natural habitat of our planet. The Planetary Health Toolbox includes topics such as One Health, Climate change, biodiversity, and impact on health. We have published two Issue Briefs one on "Climate Change & Heath" and one on "Planetary Health Basics" to raise awareness about heat waves as a result of climate change and its impact on health. Be curious and take a look at our introduction video and into the toolbox.
Jesuit Refugee Service (2023)
Amnesty International (2023)
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023)
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023)
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023)
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023)