Menstrual Taboo Is Keeping Girls Out of School
In parts of the world, menstrual taboo prevents girls from managing their periods safely, leading to school absences.... Read more
SDGs Goal 3
Africa Establishes the Africa Epidemic Fund for Stronger Outbreak Response
Africa established the Africa Epidemic Fund to provide flexible funding for outbreak preparedness and responses.... Read more
Adaptation in the Era of Extreme Heat: Tackling Irreversible Losses to Health and Wellbeing
Addressing extreme heat requires a paradigm shift from a short-term, reactive approach to long-term, transformative strategies.... Read more
Aging Vehicles, a Growing Threat to Climate and Air Quality
Aging vehicles exacerbate climate change and air pollution, especially in urban areas with poor public transportation.... Read more
SDG Progress in the Asia-Pacific Is Off-Track
The SDG progress in the Asia-Pacific is significantly off-track, with slow progress, regression, and data gaps.... Read more
Systemic Intervention Needed to Address Anemia Among Adolescent Girls and Women
Stronger interventions are needed in the prevention and management of anemia among adolescent girls and women as a systemic health problem.... Read more
Southeast Asians as the Biggest Microplastic Eaters
Humans are becoming bigger and bigger microplastic eaters, and Southeast Asians get the biggest portion.... Read more
Collaboration Needed to Solve Southeast Asia’s Air Pollution Issue
Poor air quality is a persistent problem in Southeast Asia, necessitating collaboration to tackle the region’s air pollution issue.... Read more
The Ongoing Battle Against Pneumonia in the Global South
Despite medical progress, pneumonia in the Global South remains a silent killer due to limited healthcare access.... Read more
Food Taboos and Its Impact on Undernutrition in Pregnancy
Various cultures have food taboos for pregnant women. Unfortunately, they often lead to undernutrition risk in mother and baby.... Read more