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Environmental Health Promotion — What Can I Do?
The Health Promotion Report Swedish Organization for Global Health's recently released Health Promotion Report was developed to emphasize the current global health challenges that pose a significant threat to both the environment and human health. The objective of the report, as well as this blog,...
Journey Through An Internship At SOGH
Former interns for the Mama and Family project, Zin and Lynnet have now taken over as project managers! Read on to find out all they have to share about themselves and their internship experience.
Go green with your teeth clean
Toothbrushing is the first thing most of us do every morning. But how can we make this daily habit more sustainable? To help you out, our Tanden Frisk team has put together a survival guide on eco-friendly oral hygiene.
Breast Ironing: A Harmful Practice That Spans Generations
Breast ironing is an action perpetuated to stop the development of breasts. It is unfortunate that thelarche is a source of excruciating pain and horror for some girls as it marks their subjection to breast ironing.
EU4health or EU4cuts?
Amidst the ongoing pandemic, the EU Commission decided on cutting health funds for 2021-2017. We at SOGH believe: The time to invest in a healthier future is now and support the EU4health campaign towards better health for all Europeans.
COVID-19 Impact Series (V): Worldview on Coronavirus
For our 5th post on the Covid-19 Impact Series, Worldview on Coronavirus, we introduce Chiara and Lu, two women from Italy and China, who talk about their struggle in the time of Covid-19 and how their countries are coping and healing.
COVID-19 Impact Series (IV)
In the fourth part of our series, Robert from Australia and Victoria from Uganda share their views, fears and hopes they were experiencing during the Covid-19 lockdown in their countries.
COVID-19 Impact Series (III): Worldview on Coronavirus
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage globally, we meet Christy from the United States and Ana from Brazil. These young women tell us about life in their countries during the pandemic.
Human Rights in the Time of Corona
Amidst the social and political turmoil, the US also faces the highest number of Coronavirus cases worldwide. The virus is tearing through the US at an alarming rate, and with some cities poised to fully open this month, it raises cause for concern.
Covid-19 Impact series (II): Periods and Pandemics
COVID-19 and menstruation have more things in common than one would think! Read why COVID-19 puts the spotlight on existing inequalities and the fight for gender equity through good menstrual health.
Covid-19 Impact Series: Peter Waiswa on Maternal Health in Uganda
This new blog series will address indirect health impacts of Covid-19 in low and lower-middle income countries. Read our interview with public health expert Peter Waiswa about the pandemic impacts on maternal health in Uganda.
Did you know? Five untold facts about malaria
The 25th of April is World Malaria Day! On this occasion we decided to share with you five untold facts about this deadly and widespread disease. Read on to learn more about Malaria.
Why health care can only be achieved through climate action
In anticipation of Earth Day 2020, which will be celebrated next week, it’s a perfect occasion to discuss how climate action and safeguarding our planet’s health are necessary steps to achieve better human health.
Re-launching the SOGH Blog!
Dear readers, welcome to the SOGH blog! Whether you found your way here intentionally or stumbled across it, we are glad you did. And you made it just in time for the complete makeover! Find out what to expect from our re-vamped blog and you won’t want to miss out on visiting us often!
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