https://www.croakey.org informed, engaged communities for health Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:44:25 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://www.croakey.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-croakey_COVID_head_icon-copy-32x32.png https://www.croakey.org 32 32 https://www.croakey.org/this-doctor-is-urging-medical-leadership-on-ceasefire-in-gaza-and-israel-as-united-nations-warns-of-threat-to-global-security/ https://www.croakey.org/this-doctor-is-urging-medical-leadership-on-ceasefire-in-gaza-and-israel-as-united-nations-warns-of-threat-to-global-security/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:53:08 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=195457 Introduction by Croakey: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has written to the President of the UN Security Council warning of the risk to “international peace and security” from hostilities in Gaza and Israel, and calling urgently for a humanitarian ceasefire. […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/this-doctor-is-urging-medical-leadership-on-ceasefire-in-gaza-and-israel-as-united-nations-warns-of-threat-to-global-security/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/icymi-celebrating-first-nations-researchers-education-reform-a-system-in-decay-and-the-gift-not-to-give-this-christmas/ https://www.croakey.org/icymi-celebrating-first-nations-researchers-education-reform-a-system-in-decay-and-the-gift-not-to-give-this-christmas/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:04:48 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=195644 The column this week celebrates the first issue of The Lowitja Journal, and also brings suggestions for making global health publishing more equitable. We report calls for reform to address education inequities (which are, of course, also important for health […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/icymi-celebrating-first-nations-researchers-education-reform-a-system-in-decay-and-the-gift-not-to-give-this-christmas/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/the-health-wrap-covid-concerns-turmoil-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-and-a-deep-dive-into-health-reform/ https://www.croakey.org/the-health-wrap-covid-concerns-turmoil-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-and-a-deep-dive-into-health-reform/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:08:33 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=195424 As COVID-19 cases spike, greater efforts are needed to get more Australians vaccinated and to understand why booster vaccination rates are so low, according to Adjunct Associate Professor Lesley Russell. In her latest column, Russell also investigates the latest on […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/the-health-wrap-covid-concerns-turmoil-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-and-a-deep-dive-into-health-reform/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/critical-climate-negotiations-begin-with-a-focus-on-health-and-a-message-to-world-leaders-we-are-watching-you/ https://www.croakey.org/critical-climate-negotiations-begin-with-a-focus-on-health-and-a-message-to-world-leaders-we-are-watching-you/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:16:37 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=195370 As communities around the world experience wide-ranging problems from the climate crisis, health will be firmly on the agenda at the global Conference of the Parties (COP28) negotiations on climate change in Dubai, from 30 November to 12 December. But […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/critical-climate-negotiations-begin-with-a-focus-on-health-and-a-message-to-world-leaders-we-are-watching-you/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/amid-catastrophic-health-threats-in-gaza-health-leaders-urge-a-permanent-ceasefire/ https://www.croakey.org/amid-catastrophic-health-threats-in-gaza-health-leaders-urge-a-permanent-ceasefire/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:29:55 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=195353 The head of the World Health Organization has joined humanitarian agencies and medical groups in calling for the pause in the conflict between Israel and Hamas to be extended into a permanent ceasefire. WHO’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urged […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/amid-catastrophic-health-threats-in-gaza-health-leaders-urge-a-permanent-ceasefire/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/icymi-progressing-indigenous-rights-global-trends-an-apology-and-a-great-big-research-round-up/ https://www.croakey.org/icymi-progressing-indigenous-rights-global-trends-an-apology-and-a-great-big-research-round-up/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:28:04 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=195265 At a time when many trends, nationally and globally, are harmful for public health, the column this week showcases individuals and organisations who are raising their voices loudly to protect and promote the health of people and planet. We also […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/icymi-progressing-indigenous-rights-global-trends-an-apology-and-a-great-big-research-round-up/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/health-and-social-inequities-predicted-to-increase-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-under-new-government/ https://www.croakey.org/health-and-social-inequities-predicted-to-increase-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-under-new-government/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:19:16 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=195200 Introduction by Croakey: For the first time in Dutch history, a party of the extreme right – Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom – is the largest in the national parliament, following the 22 November election, which has sent shockwaves across […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/health-and-social-inequities-predicted-to-increase-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-under-new-government/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/new-government-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-launches-attack-on-public-health/ https://www.croakey.org/new-government-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-launches-attack-on-public-health/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:47:30 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=195172 Introduction by Croakey: Aotearoa/New Zealand has a new government, and its policy agenda looks like disastrous news for public health and health equity. In particular, its plans to repeal world-leading smoke free laws have been widely condemned. Health Coalition Aotearoa […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/new-government-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-launches-attack-on-public-health/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/amid-ongoing-health-catastrophe-in-gaza-why-the-silence/ https://www.croakey.org/amid-ongoing-health-catastrophe-in-gaza-why-the-silence/#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:05:00 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=195041 Introduction by Croakey: Global health agencies and leaders have been loudly calling for ceasefire in Gaza for several weeks now, sounding the alarm about the extreme toll on civilians, health services, and health and humanitarian workers. According to a UNICEF […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/amid-ongoing-health-catastrophe-in-gaza-why-the-silence/feed/ 2 https://www.croakey.org/ahead-of-global-climate-talks-what-are-the-key-issues-for-health/ https://www.croakey.org/ahead-of-global-climate-talks-what-are-the-key-issues-for-health/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:08:20 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=195024 Leading up to the global Conference of the Parties (COP28) negotiations on climate change in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December, many advocates are working hard to put the focus on meaningful outcomes for health and justice. Croakey Health […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/ahead-of-global-climate-talks-what-are-the-key-issues-for-health/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/first-nations-rights-based-approaches-to-climate-justice-will-make-the-world-a-better-place/ https://www.croakey.org/first-nations-rights-based-approaches-to-climate-justice-will-make-the-world-a-better-place/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:21:54 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194693 Introduction by Croakey: The final plenary of the HEAL2023 conference last week drew on the experiences and wisdom of First Nations Peoples around the world to explore the theme of First Nations rights-based approach to climate justice. Danielle Manton, a […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/first-nations-rights-based-approaches-to-climate-justice-will-make-the-world-a-better-place/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/icymi-protecting-protest-tobacco-lobbyists-at-work-and-what-children-want-to-do-about-toxic-marketing/ https://www.croakey.org/icymi-protecting-protest-tobacco-lobbyists-at-work-and-what-children-want-to-do-about-toxic-marketing/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:16:07 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194952 Many of the items in the column this week examine the power and impact of the commercial determinants of health, and highlight the need for more concerted action for health equity. We also report on plans for the new Australian […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/icymi-protecting-protest-tobacco-lobbyists-at-work-and-what-children-want-to-do-about-toxic-marketing/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/misinformation-is-undermining-democracy-and-public-health-what-can-be-done/ https://www.croakey.org/misinformation-is-undermining-democracy-and-public-health-what-can-be-done/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:34:56 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194854 Introduction by Croakey: The toxic effects on democracy of misinformation and the associated attacks on scientists call for corrective political action, according to an article recently published in the journal, Current Opinion in Psychology. The article, ‘Misinformation and the epistemic […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/misinformation-is-undermining-democracy-and-public-health-what-can-be-done/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/the-health-wrap-callous-disregard-for-peoples-lives-and-other-covid-concerns-climate-updates-and-songs-for-connection/ https://www.croakey.org/the-health-wrap-callous-disregard-for-peoples-lives-and-other-covid-concerns-climate-updates-and-songs-for-connection/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:38:54 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194865 In her latest column, Adjunct Associate Professor Lesley Russell takes a deep dive into the latest news on COVID, climate and research integrity. She also brings good news in Indigenous health, and reports on a project that found choir singing […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/the-health-wrap-callous-disregard-for-peoples-lives-and-other-covid-concerns-climate-updates-and-songs-for-connection/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/as-another-workforce-review-launches-what-does-the-latest-oecd-health-stocktake-reveal/ https://www.croakey.org/as-another-workforce-review-launches-what-does-the-latest-oecd-health-stocktake-reveal/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 03:13:45 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194863 Introduction by Croakey: The Federal Government has announced a review of current policies and programs that aim to promote a more equitable distribution of the health workforce. The Working Better for Medicare Review, to be led by nurse, advocate and […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/as-another-workforce-review-launches-what-does-the-latest-oecd-health-stocktake-reveal/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/fossil-fuel-industrys-threat-to-humanity-exposed-in-latest-global-health-climate-stocktake/ https://www.croakey.org/fossil-fuel-industrys-threat-to-humanity-exposed-in-latest-global-health-climate-stocktake/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:28:54 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194524 Melissa Sweet writes: The political and economic power of the fossil fuels industry is harming the health of millions of people around the world and threatens the future of humanity. That is the clear message from the latest report by […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/fossil-fuel-industrys-threat-to-humanity-exposed-in-latest-global-health-climate-stocktake/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/as-gaza-hospitals-become-scenes-of-death-devastation-and-despair-global-community-urged-to-act-for-peace/ https://www.croakey.org/as-gaza-hospitals-become-scenes-of-death-devastation-and-despair-global-community-urged-to-act-for-peace/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:40:51 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194501 Below are two reports: the first compiled by Croakey gives an overview of current health issues in Gaza; and the second by Dr Sue Wareham OAM, president of the Medical Association for the Prevention of War, explores the ethical issues […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/as-gaza-hospitals-become-scenes-of-death-devastation-and-despair-global-community-urged-to-act-for-peace/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/icymi-a-polluted-information-ecosystem-tobacco-industry-interference-the-gambling-lobby-at-work-and-a-stack-of-awards/ https://www.croakey.org/icymi-a-polluted-information-ecosystem-tobacco-industry-interference-the-gambling-lobby-at-work-and-a-stack-of-awards/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:33:12 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194426 The column this week links to a new resource for integrating the social determinants of health into health workforce education and training, and brings news on a variety of commercial determinants of health. Don’t miss the featured publication, on Indigenous […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/icymi-a-polluted-information-ecosystem-tobacco-industry-interference-the-gambling-lobby-at-work-and-a-stack-of-awards/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/wars-take-a-terrible-toll-upon-planetary-health/ https://www.croakey.org/wars-take-a-terrible-toll-upon-planetary-health/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:30:11 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194389 Introduction by Croakey: Peace-making and preventing conflict and wars are critical matters for planetary health, suggests the timely analysis below, first published at The Conversation. “We can no longer ignore the devastating coupling between war and environmental damage, including climate […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/wars-take-a-terrible-toll-upon-planetary-health/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/doctors-who-work-with-refugees-urge-medical-organisations-to-speak-up-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza/ https://www.croakey.org/doctors-who-work-with-refugees-urge-medical-organisations-to-speak-up-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza/#respond Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:02:21 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194272 Introduction by Croakey: The Australian Government must increase its efforts for peace in the Middle East, according to the Refugee Council of Australia, noting the devastating impacts of the conflict upon its members, supporters and refugee communities. The Council’s calls […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/doctors-who-work-with-refugees-urge-medical-organisations-to-speak-up-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/toll-mounts-in-gaza-including-for-children-and-health-workers/ https://www.croakey.org/toll-mounts-in-gaza-including-for-children-and-health-workers/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:14:45 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194134 Introduction by Croakey: One month on from the start of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, international agencies are ramping up their calls for an immediate ceasefire to allow the passage of desperately needed health supplies and put an end to the […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/toll-mounts-in-gaza-including-for-children-and-health-workers/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/icymi-optus-crash-global-health-and-health-reporting-making-and-urging-change-plus-a-few-favourites/ https://www.croakey.org/icymi-optus-crash-global-health-and-health-reporting-making-and-urging-change-plus-a-few-favourites/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:51:58 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194063 Health services across Australia struggled to operate today when the Optus network collapsed, reminding us of how much in our lives rely on healthy digital technology environments. This week’s ICYMI highlights wins in public policy and research, and a stack […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/icymi-optus-crash-global-health-and-health-reporting-making-and-urging-change-plus-a-few-favourites/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/50-years-on-legacy-and-lessons-from-whitlams-landmark-community-health-program/ https://www.croakey.org/50-years-on-legacy-and-lessons-from-whitlams-landmark-community-health-program/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 04:04:15 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194019 Introduction by Croakey: “Ultimately, community health services have typically taken responsibility for the health and wellbeing of the whole community they serve in a way that other health services don’t, where the model is generally waiting for clients to come […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/50-years-on-legacy-and-lessons-from-whitlams-landmark-community-health-program/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/thousands-of-doctors-join-calls-for-ceasefire-and-an-end-to-siege-in-gaza/ https://www.croakey.org/thousands-of-doctors-join-calls-for-ceasefire-and-an-end-to-siege-in-gaza/#comments Sun, 05 Nov 2023 08:09:38 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194010 Introduction by Croakey: More than 3,000 doctors, nurses and other health professionals from around the world have called for an immediate ceasefire and lifting of the siege in Gaza. Signatories to an open letter published in full below – from […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/thousands-of-doctors-join-calls-for-ceasefire-and-an-end-to-siege-in-gaza/feed/ 2 https://www.croakey.org/health-sector-needs-better-climate-data-to-respond-more-effectively-to-escalating-risks/ https://www.croakey.org/health-sector-needs-better-climate-data-to-respond-more-effectively-to-escalating-risks/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:17:14 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=194000 A new global climate health report has shown the need for tailored climate information to support the health sector on a wide range of functions, from heat health warning systems to mapping the risk of infectious diseases. Jason Staines writes: […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/health-sector-needs-better-climate-data-to-respond-more-effectively-to-escalating-risks/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/the-health-wrap-dropping-the-covid-ball-doing-it-tough-hard-won-health-reforms-and-news-on-vegemite/ https://www.croakey.org/the-health-wrap-dropping-the-covid-ball-doing-it-tough-hard-won-health-reforms-and-news-on-vegemite/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 08:23:57 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=193979 The nutritional news on Vegemite, ongoing questions and concerns about COVID management, and lessons from the public health response to an outbreak of acute rheumatic fever are among the topics covered in the latest column from Adjunct Associate Professor Lesley […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/the-health-wrap-dropping-the-covid-ball-doing-it-tough-hard-won-health-reforms-and-news-on-vegemite/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/this-cannot-go-on-a-cry-for-an-end-to-intolerable-suffering/ https://www.croakey.org/this-cannot-go-on-a-cry-for-an-end-to-intolerable-suffering/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:59:42 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=193896 Jason Staines and Melissa Sweet write: Calls for a ceasefire in Gaza are intensifying as the traumatic toll on civilians sees thousands of children being killed, many health and aid workers and journalists dying on the job, the destruction of […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/this-cannot-go-on-a-cry-for-an-end-to-intolerable-suffering/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/from-the-solomon-islands-to-geelong-sharing-powerful-stories-of-peace-making-and-identifying-big-challenges-for-health-promotion/ https://www.croakey.org/from-the-solomon-islands-to-geelong-sharing-powerful-stories-of-peace-making-and-identifying-big-challenges-for-health-promotion/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:22:48 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=193795 A remarkable story of a decades-long collaboration working for peace and reconciliation in the wake of a 1927 massacre on the Solomon Islands was shared at the recent Health Promotion Symposium 2023, where presenters also explored wide-ranging political, social, cultural, […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/from-the-solomon-islands-to-geelong-sharing-powerful-stories-of-peace-making-and-identifying-big-challenges-for-health-promotion/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/amid-global-health-push-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels-new-australian-data-highlights-heat-risks/ https://www.croakey.org/amid-global-health-push-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels-new-australian-data-highlights-heat-risks/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:59:42 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=193876 Introduction by Croakey: International health and medical organisations, representing 46.3 million health professionals, have written to COP 28 President-Designate Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber demanding that “countries commit to an accelerated, just and equitable phase-out of fossil fuels as the decisive path […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/amid-global-health-push-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels-new-australian-data-highlights-heat-risks/feed/ 0 https://www.croakey.org/icymi-meta-under-fire-covid-messaging-storytelling-for-change-conference-watch-and-upcoming-events/ https://www.croakey.org/icymi-meta-under-fire-covid-messaging-storytelling-for-change-conference-watch-and-upcoming-events/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:06:33 +0000 https://www.croakey.org/?p=193811 The commercial determinants of health are in focus this week – from the harmful business model of Meta, to a range of other dangerous and extractive industries. We also bring the latest news in global health, lessons from COVID in […]]]> https://www.croakey.org/icymi-meta-under-fire-covid-messaging-storytelling-for-change-conference-watch-and-upcoming-events/feed/ 0