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Opinion 9 years ago
Asylum seekers need public health assistance
Refugees are in a vulnerable position regardless of their age and gender. Without legal status, they are unable to access local healthcare services. Communicable diseases are one of the most significant morbidities among refugees. Overcrowding, a lack of adequate health care facilities, unavailability of health services and poor hygiene expose them to various infectious diseases. Respiratory infection, malaria and intestinal worms are the top three diseases among refugees (UNHCR, 2012). Furthermore, they often have psychological health problems due to violence, displacement and other traumatic experiences back in their home countries.
Health 9 years ago
Malaria-proof mosquito? Tool promising but needs more study
California-Irvine, molecular biologist Anthony James hopes to begin field trials of his malaria-proof mosquitoes in a few years and is working on the science, regulatory and ethical steps needed so that "people agree we've done it right way."
World 9 years ago
Open letter to UN chief calls for global drug policy shift
An open letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon signed by more than 1,000 people, including financier Warren Buffett, US Sen. Elizabeth Warren and rock star Sting, says the war on drugs has failed and calls for a shift in global drug policy from emphasizing criminalization and punishment to health and human rights.
National 10 years ago
W.Kalimantan residents’ awareness of BPJS remains low
The West Kalimantan administration has called on all parties to be more aware of the importance of health protection as less than 50 percent of residents in the province have registered in the National Health Insurance (JKN) program, which is managed by the Social Security Agency (BPJS).
