News
Celebrating World Refugee Day
By the end of 2023, there were 43.4 million refugees worldwide, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Refugees are people who leave their home country due to conflict, persecution or human rights violations. Although the reasons for migration are diverse, all refugees have the need for protection and the right to asylum in common. To give refugees more recognition and show solidarity with them, we are celebrating World Refugee Day on 20 June 2024. You can find out more about the situation of refugees and their medical challenges in particular in our Refugee Toolbox.Guidelines for developing inclusive water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure
Access to a sustainable and safe water and sanitation supply is not only a basic prerequisite for adequate hygiene, but also a human right. Unfortunately, there is still a major supply problem today; according to the WHO, over 2 billion people do not have sufficient access to safe water. The consequences of poor sanitation, unclean water, water scarcity and improper hygiene behaviour are dangerous for everyone. However, the health of vulnerable population groups such as the elderly, children and people with disabilities is particularly at risk. Read more about the implementation of WASH infrastructure here.Caregiver Toolbox Video
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 Toolbox
"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.
New Publications
Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024)
The relationship between climate change, globalization and non-communicable diseases in Africa: A systematic review
Silba A.; Kangmennaang J.; Baatiema L. et al. (2023)
The relationship between climate change, globalization and non-communicable diseases in Africa: A systematic review
Silba A.; Kangmennaang J.; Baatiema L. et al. (2023)
The relationship between climate change, globalization and non-communicable diseases in Africa: A systematic review
Silba A.; Kangmennaang J.; Baatiema L. et al. (2023)
Marketing of breast-milk substitutes: national implementation of the International Code, status report 2024
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024)
