Environment
Mexico’s Toxic Reservoir Fuels Health Crisis for Nearby Residents
Residents near Mexico's Endhó Dam report widespread illness, calling it 'Mexico's toilet bowl' due to severe pollution.
Tag: Health Crisis
Health
Mexico Valley Suffers as Capital’s Waste Creates Health Crisis
Mexico City's waste disposal practices have turned a rural valley into a 'cesspool,' leading to a surge in cancer and environmental devastation for local communities.
Health
Driver’s Death Sparks Ebola Scare, Standoff in Remote Congo Village
A truck driver's sudden death in a remote Congo village triggered an Ebola scare and a tense standoff with frontline medical staff.
Culture
DRC Coffin Maker Faces Surge in Demand Amidst Latest Ebola Outbreak
A coffin maker in DRC's Bunia reports a significant rise in demand since the latest Ebola outbreak began in May.
Disasters
Indonesia Wildfires Trigger Regional Health Concerns as Haze Spreads
Indonesia's severe wildfire season, fueled by El Niño, is causing widespread haze across Malaysia and the Philippines, sparking health concerns.
Health
Cholera Outbreak Grips Myanmar’s Largest City Amidst Health System Collapse
Yangon faces a growing cholera outbreak, with over 90 cases reported amid a collapsing healthcare system and heavy monsoon rains.
Health
Ebola Outbreak Intensifies in DRC: A Glimpse into the Life-and-Death Struggle
Ebola outbreak intensifies in DRC, with medical clinics in Rwampara facing a critical life-and-death struggle.
Health
Ugandan Town Recalls Ebola Outbreak as Virus Resurfaces in Neighboring Congo
Uganda's Bundibugyo town, namesake of an Ebola virus strain, faces renewed concern as the virus resurfaces in neighboring eastern Congo.
Health
Ebola Crisis Deepens in Congo Amidst Overcrowded Camps and Water Scarcity
Ebola spreads rapidly in Congo's overcrowded displacement camps due to severe water scarcity and poor sanitation, overwhelming aid efforts.
Health
Ebola Burial Teams Face Violent Attacks Amidst Outbreak
Red Cross workers conducting Ebola burials are facing violent attacks, complicating containment efforts.