Cycles of disasters in Afghanistan: the urgent call for global solidarity - Essar MY, Wahdati S, O'Sullivan B, Nemat A, Blanchet K.
On October 7, 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck Afghanistan ’s western province of Herat, causing massive casualties and significant losses [1]. Initial search and rescue efforts were led by locals with support from the government of Afg... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: news
When Washington Calls for Firings, Biden Usually Says No
WASHINGTON—Donald Trump built his reputation on firing people. Joe Biden has given his team extraordinary job security. In crisis after crisis over the past three years, President Biden has resisted pressure to fire members of his administration. He rejected calls for the ouster of national…#donaldtrump #afghanistan #usmexico (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Divergent trends in accidental deaths since return from an Afghanistan/Iraq deployment among Army soldiers - Adams RS, Forster JE, Gradus JL, Hoffmire CA, Hostetter TA, Larson MJ, Smith AA, Walsh CG, Brenner LA.
PURPOSE: Accidental death is a leading cause of mortality among military members and Veterans; however, knowledge is limited regarding time-dependent risk following deployment and if there are differences by type of accidental death. METHODS: Longi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 9, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Victor Davis Hanson: A Culture In Collapse
Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, In the last six months, we have borne witness to many iconic moments evidencing the collapse of American culture. The signs are everywhere and cover the gamut of politics, the economy, education,…#victordavishanson #americangreatness #civilwar #left #financialimplosion #armageddon #militarycrises #afghanistan #taliban #ukraine (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rep. Matt Rosendale files impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Austin
The News Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont. is introducing an impeachment resolution against Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin, who has come under fire for not informing President Biden and other administrative officials of his recent hospital stay. The resolution isn’t privileged and won’t come to the floor…#mattrosendale #mont #defenselloydaustin #austin #pentagon #housefreedomcaucus #afghanistan #montana #homelandsec #alejandromayorkas (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pet gecko checking on owner showering has internet in stitches: " Hi Mom "
Most people know the basics of looking after a cat or a dog, but when it comes to tropical pets, things can get a little more complicated. In a video shared on the TikTok account @valeriel0vesy0u, the poster offers a tip given to her by her vet to ensure her pet gecko stays as healthy as possible.…#tiktok #gecko #afghanistan #iraq #iran #petkeen (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Renal injuries in conflict zones: a 6-year study of traumatic cases in Afghanistan - Z ąbkowski T, Brzozowski R, Durma AD.
PURPOSE: During hostilities, gunshot wounds are the most common cause of penetrating injuries. In 8-10% of abdominal injuries kidneys are involved. The treatment method include surgical or conservative treatment (fluids + blood components). METHODS... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Yalda Hakim: ‘It takes strength to protect a family’
In the space of two hours, journalist Yalda Hakim covers a world’s worth of territory: wars in Ukraine, Darfur, Iraq and Afghanistan; Islamic State, the Taliban, the situation in Israel-Gaza. Until recently, Hakim was the BBC news channel’s chief presenter. This month, Sky launches a nightly…#yaldahakim #ukraine #darfur #iraq #afghanistan #islamicstate #taliban #israel #sky #jerusalem (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I warned that Trump would illegally profit from his presidency. Dems just proved it
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a report Thursday documenting at least $7.8 million in payments from foreign governments that former President Donald Trump’s hotel and apartment businesses received while he was in the White House. Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign did not…#democrats #donaldtrump #trump #saudiarabia #qatar #kuwait #afghanistan #lasvegas #newyorkcity #donaldtrumps (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Climate change has forced millions to flee their homes
As the number of climate disasters increase, more people are being forced to flee their homes, especially in Asia. A record 32.6 million internal displacements were associated with disasters in 2022 — that's 41% higher than the annual average of the past decade, according to the Internal…#idmc #pakistan #philippines #worldbank #southasia #afghanistan #worldeconomicforum #blacksummer #tamarawood #tuvalu (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Afghan women grapple with Taliban universty ban, one year on
Shortly after the Taliban banned women from attending universities in Afghanistan in December 2022, we spoke with three students who’d been forced to leave their schools. All were heartbroken to have their education interrupted and were uncertain about what the future held. Now, just over a year…#taliban #afghanistan #mariamalikzada #kandaharprovince #ngo #nt #unesco #worldbank #afghan #kabul (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Afghan women and girls flock online to evade Taliban curbs on female education
Digital platforms say tens of thousands have enrolled for internet classes since imposition of restrictions (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
COMIC: I led an all-women military unit in Afghanistan. Here's what happened when Kabul fell
The chaotic and abrupt withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan and subsequent Taliban takeover caused massive upheaval in the country, particularly among those who spent much of the previous two decades working alongside both Americans and the new government of Afghanistan. The Female…#afghanistan #taliban #mahnazakbari #ftp #kabul (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What to do about an uptick in Americans unjustly held abroad
“M has been wrongfully detained by the Taliban in deplorable and inhumane conditions for 461 days,” Anna Corbett told a congressional committee in November. “His crime: being a citizen in Afghanistan.” For years Mr Corbett had run a microfinance and consulting firm to help Afghan businesses, but…#taliban #annacorbett #afghanistan #afghan #western #mrscorbett #venezuela #guantánamobay #brittneygriner #viktorbout (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Joe Biden's approval rating stands as 2024 begins
President Joe Biden is heading into an election year with an increasingly low approval rating, adding to rising concerns about whether the Democrat will be able to get a second term in the White House. Biden's average approval rating has been below 50 percent, showing that more people are unhappy…#democrat #afghanistan #kabul #taliban #donaldtrump #trump #capitol #michigan #wiltonstrategies #arizona (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
