"For an already jaded demographic of young voters, climate change isn’t a hypothetical, and broken promises will only drive us further away from traditional party politics," writes Grace Tame. "Older generations are no longer the dominant voice in the debate."

Young people must fight for democracy

Across the pond, democracy is on its death bed following a decades-long battle with untreated corporate cancer. The escalating battle between the Trump administration and the United States Supreme…

thesaturdaypaper.com.au

On why we should be strengthening Medicare and steering away from healthcare privatisation. From a quick witted Canadian to a US senator... #auspol

spooki•girl•cassiopeia@sadgirlcassi.bsky.social · last yr.

oh, Canada 😍

As Australia votes, don’t lose sight of the Trump Administration’s assaults on health – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/as-australia... #AusVotes2025 #GlobalHealth #AusPol

As Australia votes, don’t lose sight of the Trump Administration’s assaults on health

As Australia enters an election campaign likely to be marked by the spread of disinformation and misinformation, divisive rhetoric, and

croakey.org

Good news - there were 540 publications from clinical trials on children and adolescents in LMICs in the past 10 years, with hugely important discoveries that will improve health. However, ... adc.bmj.com/content/110/...

Research on child and adolescent health in low- and middle-income countries in 2023–2024

Between July 2023 and June 2024, there were 540 publications from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in child and adolescent health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), identified using a sta...

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"Physicians and medical societies have a moral imperative to advocate for the enduring protection of health care workers, patients, and health care infrastructure in conflict zones." #medical #humanitarian onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Physician advocacy, international humanitarian law, and the protection of health care workers in conflict zones

Click on the article title to read more.

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“Bold leadership is needed now. This is an opportunity for Africa to build resilient arrangements for self-sufficient financing for healthcare.” @ckyobutungi.bsky.social @seyeabimbola.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/...

After USAID: what now for aid and Africa?

Seize this opportunity to reframe aid and centre local health needs The Trump administration’s shocking decision to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) overnight ...

bmj.com

Brilliant, powerful, inspiring piece by Ben Phillips..Phew! Bottom line: we cannot, should not and will not stay silent or comply speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2025/02/13/w...

We are right to feel enraged at the current moment, but hope is how we’ll win

As we reel from the attack on humanity, rage is not wrong. We all feel the icy chill of the current moment. Even as the cold dark night bites, however, all who work for justice need to remember that w...

speakingofmedicine.plos.org

"It’s hard to argue against the general premise that aid dependency is bad. Period. No society should have to go through the humiliating tragedies we are already witnessing at scale based on electoral outcomes in far off lands" www.africanistperspective.com/p/african-co... @kopalo.bsky.social

African countries must urgently start the process of ending aid dependency

On why African countries must seize this moment to start the journey towards self-sufficiency

africanistperspective.com

Join author @seyeabimbola.bsky.social to launch this amazing book in Melbourne, April 4, hosted by the Australian Global Health Alliance: ausglobalhealth.org/events/the-a...

Maebh Ní Fhallúin@maebhnif.bsky.social · 2y ago

Finished 1st reading of wonderfully challenging book by @seyeabimbola.bsky.social. Coming from a colonised country that also exported religious missionaries, these essays articulate many imp. perspectives, sentiments & paradoxes. Thinking a lot now about connecting a system to more of itself.

Reckless political decisions destroy lives and undo decades of hard won progress. Irresponsible and ignorant leadership is not just a US problem. It is endemic and will continue to grow if we stay silent. #auspol #health #justice

Human Rights Campaign@hrc.org · last yr.

TAKE ACTION: Donald Trump is considering a reckless decision to eliminate the CDC’s HIV Prevention programs—an attack on our public health that would undo decades of progress and cost people their lives. Tell Congress to stop Trump’s attack on our public health: hrc.im/CDCcuts

Israeli authorities are violating the International Court of Justice’s legally binding orders in South Africa’s genocide case by denying the entry of lifesaving aid and services into Gaza. Ceasefire or not, Israel is obligated legally as the occupier to facilitate entry of aid.

Israel Not Complying with World Court Order in Genocide Case

The Israeli government has failed to comply with at least one measure in the legally binding order from the International Court of Justice, in South Africa’s genocide case.

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Important new study reporting the prevalence of critical illness in 22 nations in Africa. 👉12.5% of hospitalised patients were critically ill, and 1 in 5 died. ⚠️Less than 50% of those needing oxygen, fluids, or airway safety received it. @thelancet.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The African Critical Illness Outcomes Study (ACIOS): a point prevalence study of critical illness in 22 nations in Africa

One in eight patients in hospitals in Africa are critically ill, of whom one in five dies within 7 days. Most critically ill patients are cared for in general wards, and most do not receive the essent...

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Speaking truth to power at the #Oscars. Inspirational! www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...

No Other Land directors criticise US as they accept documentary Oscar: ‘US foreign policy is helping block the path’ to peace

Self-distributed film about Israeli displacement of a Palestinian community beat out Porcelain War and Sugarcane

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Could the US vandalism of global health financing prompt recipient countries to liberate themselves from aid dependence? @sojiadeyi.bsky.social www.development-today.com/archive/2025...

Finished 1st reading of wonderfully challenging book by @seyeabimbola.bsky.social. Coming from a colonised country that also exported religious missionaries, these essays articulate many imp. perspectives, sentiments & paradoxes. Thinking a lot now about connecting a system to more of itself.

What is up with PubMed? It's looking weird from Australia. Hoping this is not more idiotic destruction of core health infrastructure by USG!?! But sadly would not be surprised 😯

Madhu Pai, MD, PhD@madhupai.bsky.social · 2y ago

PubMed has gone dark A database I've used for over 30 years I hope and pray it comes back soon!

Why should oxygen be a top global health issue? Here are my quick takeaways from our launch of the @thelancet.bsky.social Oxygen Commission - in images... #oxygen #globalhealth www.thelancet.com/commissions/...

The green veneer of salmon factory farming is shattering with local groups calling it "a dirty, polluting industry that releases salmon effluent and antibiotics into the natural environment, harms seals and other wildlife". #auspol #environment #Tasmania

The Australia Institute@australiainstitute.org.au · 2y ago

“This is in no way a normal event,” says @eloise-carr.bsky.social, Director of the Australia Institute Tasmania. “It’s horrific, and it’s the sign of an industry that’s out of control.” #auspol #climate

Let’s face it. Getting rid of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is to make way for less qualified white men to take positions they don’t deserve.

Increased bulk billing rebates will benefit patients and communities and relieve the doctors who work so hard to serve them. An important step but still needs broader Medicare reform. Glad to hear it is now a bipartisan commitment - so let's get on and do it 👇 #health #auspol

Mariam Tokhi@mariamtokhi.bsky.social · 2y ago

GPs and patients of Australia, are you excited or worried, hopeful or hopeless about just-promised Medicare reform?🧐 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...

“The current devastating impact of cutting funding for life saving interventions needs global solidarity. At this moment, Paul would be calling the world to do something to save millions of lives of the most vulnerable people across the globe.” www.forbes.com/sites/madhuk...

Paul Farmer’s Moral Clarity Offers Hope, Amidst Chaos And Darkness

On the 3rd anniversary of Dr Paul Farmer's death, several leaders reflect on his lessons for dealing with the ongoing crisis in global health and development

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Spelling out what the US withdrawal from WHO means for all of us. (not a happy read) Thanks @lowyinstitute.bsky.social @alexandrafinch.bsky.social www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...

Excellent writing from @apoorvanyt.bsky.social @nytimes.com highlighting the deadly failures in current oxygen systems globally. Check out the full @thelancet.bsky.social Oxygen Commission report here: www.thelancet.com/commissions/...

Mariam Tokhi@mariamtokhi.bsky.social · 2y ago

Good to see the importance of medical oxygen being given some air time-- its a lifesaving medication: something we often take for granted in Australia, but not available or accessible in so many health settings around the world. //www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/health/medical-oxygen-shortage.html

The @thelancet.bsky.social #Oxygen Commission report is officially launched providing a roadmap towards oxygen access for all. Stay posted for more... thelancet.com/commissions/... #InvestinOxygen #GlobalOxygenAlliance #SDGs #Pandemic2025

Good to see the importance of medical oxygen being given some air time-- its a lifesaving medication: something we often take for granted in Australia, but not available or accessible in so many health settings around the world. //www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/health/medical-oxygen-shortage.html

An Invisible Medical Shortage: Oxygen

Oxygen is vital to many medical procedures. But a safe, affordable supply is severely lacking around the world, according to a new report.

nytimes.com