Source: HCWH Europe
On the 4th and 5th of May 2017, the HCWH Europe Annual General Meeting (AGM) and GGHH Europe members meeting took place at Vivantes Hospital Neukölln in Berlin. The two day meeting served as a opportunity to learn about the innovative work taking place at member institutions around Europe. It also provided important space for networking and collaboration amongst and with members as the European network of members continues to grow and strengthen.
Source: Reuters
Tens of thousands health centers in India have little or no power supply which is why they are now looking for alternative ways to stay functional. To change that, a pilot project was launched to set up replicable, cost-effective solar power plants at health centers.
“Reducing UPOPs and Mercury Releases from the Health Sector in Africa” is a full size project, implemented by UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) in partnership with WHO and Health Care Without Harm. It aims to implement best environmental practices and introduce non-incineration healthcare waste treatment technologies and mercury-free medical devices in four Sub-Saharan African countries (Ghana, Madagascar, Tanzania and Zambia) to reduce harmful releases from the health sector.
