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Fair share for health and care: gender and the underevaluation of health and care work
Even in the health and care sector, where on
average 67 percent of employees worldwide are women, gender inequalities are
omnipresent. Unfortunately, it is still the case that women have to perform a
significant amount of unpaid care work. Not even those in employment receive
the same pay: on average, women earn 24 percent less than men doing comparable work. It is therefore essential to advocate
for a gender-equitable health and care workforce to achieve an equitable and
sustainable primary healthcare sector, orientated towards the Sustainable
Development Goals. Please find more information on gender equality 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
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Country Office in Ukraine: issue No. 69, 21 February 2024
World Health Organization WHO (2024)
Guidelines for drinking-water quality: small water supplies - Executive summary
World Health Organization WHO (2024)
Guidelines for drinking-water quality: Small water supplies
World Health Organization WHO (2024)
Sanitary inspection packages – A supporting tool for the Guidelines for drinking water quality: Small water supplies
World Health Organization WHO (2024)
WHO Emergency Response Framework - Internal WHO procedures - Second Edition
World Health Organization WHO (2024)
Clinical management of diphtheria: guideline
World Health Organization WHO (2024)