Malaria deaths down 60%: WHO
A World Health Organization/UNICEF report claims more than 6 million lives have…
Coalition airstrikes hit military and civilian targets, Houthis continue advance
Airstrikes reportedly resulted in many civilian casualties, hitting a factory and a…
Public health challenges in the Middle East
By Dr Cesar Chelala Despite modest growth and poverty reduction, some important…
Celebrating International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
95% of women between 18-28 suffered from verbal, physical harassment in the…
UN, NGOs urge effort to stop Syria war, aid refugees
Nearly three million people have fled Syria since the beginning of the…
5.5 million children impacted by Syria conflict: UN
The report focuses on the immense damage caused to children affected by…
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
FGM prevalence in Egypt declining, reported to be 74% in 2008
How to defeat bullying
By Dr Cesar Chelala For Iranian eight-year-old Mahan Rahimi life had become a…
Our duty to protect children
By Dr Cesar Chelala The trafficking of children is a widespread phenomenon…