Category - health

Health justice, Christianity and stem cell research

Celia Deane-Drummond — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:43:17 +0000

The rapidly developing field of stem cell research mobilises immense amounts of money in private and public grants, says Celia Deane-Drummond. But it also raises deep ethical questions regarding health justice and the dignity of human life.

US churches come together to oppose national and global injustice

agency reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:34:37 +0000

The annual general assembly of the National Council of Churches USA and Church World Service has been taking place this week amid sober assessments of national and world conditions and calls for renewal of the churches’ unity.

Ignorant barracking of the NHS

Giles Fraser — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:32:13 +0100

The National Health Service has continued to take a bashing in the USA, says Giles Fraser. The outrage of the religious right is fuelled by ignorance and prejudice, he argues.

Church leaders back Wall of Life organ donor initiative

staff writers — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:30:58 +0100

Church leaders and members are among those giving enthusiastic support to the new Wall of Life initiative, an interactive campaign across the UK by the NHS Blood and Transplant service.

Neutralized health service?

Simon Barrow — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:26:44 +0100

With health care a top reform issue in the USA, there is much discussion of the NHS and other social-based systems – just as they are potentially being further undermined in the UK.

Church of England advocates public health programes for teenagers

agency reporter — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:32:12 +0100

The Church of England has called for greater investment in public health programmes aimed at teenagers, in a submission to UK advertising regulating bodies.

US faith groups mobilising for substantial health care reform

staff writers — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:56:01 +0100

As the federal government in the USA considers comprehensive reform of the health care system, faith groups, civic organisations and labour unions are mobilising for change. They want to see an end to the massive health divisions.

Join the Adidas women’s challenge fun run

staff writers — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:33:19 +0100

Would you like to support cancer research UK? Why not enter the Adidas Women’s 5k Challenge fun run?

Health in a time of 'flu is a right, not a commodity

Juan Michel — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:38:37 +0100

When people hear the word 'health' they think immediately of medical matters, says Juan Michel. But health is also an issue of clean drinking water, nutritious food, a safe work environment and essential care accessible at the community level - not least in a time of flu panics.

Churches in North America refuse panic response to H1N1 flu virus

agency reporter — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:09:01 +0100

While the impact of flu viruses and the issues surrounding them is making life increasingly difficult in Mexico, churches in the USA are seeking to respond rationally and with care to a situation where panic can be a major part of the problem.