Tag: Health
Flood control failure worsens leptospirosis outbreak
In most cases in the Philippines, patients contracted leptospirosis by wading through floodwaters they share with sewer rats
Thai Catholic project bridges pastoral care and public health for elderly
Church-run elder care in northeastern Thailand links pastoral support, home visits and public health services for aging communities
Holy See: Leave no one behind in care and prevention of...
The Holy See highlights progress made in combating the disease while urging greater efforts to ensure access to treatment for all
Catholic sanitation project in Vietnam brings privacy, safety, and hope to...
A grassroots Church initiative in central Vietnam is improving daily life for poor families through sanitation and community solidarity
Thai bishops press lawmakers to pass Clean Air Act amid rising...
Church leaders in Thailand urge lawmakers to prioritize public health as toxic smog continues affecting vulnerable communities nationwide
Pope: War is gravest attack possible against life and public health
The Pope emphasized in this regard the importance of recognizing “the connection between the health of all and that of each individual"
Seoul seeks religious partnership to confront soaring suicide rates
South Korea partners with major faith communities in a new nationwide effort to prevent suicide and promote respect for life
Malaysia NGOs urge protection of HIV awareness drives from stigma, criminalization
Advocates urge Malaysian authorities to safeguard HIV awareness efforts, warning that stigma and misinformation threaten public health gains
Communities near incinerators face daily health risks, study warns
Citizen-led study reveals hazardous air pollution near incinerators in Global South, with PM levels exceeding WHO limits
Children, adults are victims of junk food industry
Junk food, social media, and inactivity are endangering Filipino youth, fueling obesity, disease, and future health crises.
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