
Disha Shetty
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At the WHO Conference on Air Pollution & Health , “Air pollution is increasing the risk of new mental health problems," shared Alessandro Massazza *now at alemassazza.bsky.soci* for United for Global Mental Health. 📓Spotlight on Increasing Evidence of Air Pollution’s Impact on Mental Health. ✍️Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Heart Federation healthpolicy-watch.news/spotlight-on-i…

At the WHO Conference on Air Pollution & Health , “Air pollution is increasing the risk of new mental health problems," shared Alessandro Massazza *now at alemassazza.bsky.soci* for United for Global Mental Health. 📓Spotlight on Increasing Evidence of Air Pollution’s Impact on Mental Health. ✍️Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Heart Federation healthpolicy-watch.news/spotlight-on-i…


Increased violence against health care workers, poor pay, and exhaustion are driving many #nurses to leave the profession altogether. ⬇️Key findings released in a new report from ICN. ✍️Disha Shetty PamCipriano | Howard Catton World Economic Forum #WHA78 healthpolicy-watch.news/violence-again…

Increased violence against health care workers, poor pay, and exhaustion are driving many #nurses to leave the profession altogether. ⬇️Key findings released in a new report from ICN. ✍️Disha Shetty PamCipriano | Howard Catton World Economic Forum #WHA78 healthpolicy-watch.news/violence-again…

#Replug | As today marks the Earth Day. Revisit this discussion with Nidhi Razdan, Rishika Pardikar, Disha Shetty, naresh fernandes, and m rajshekhar on why aren’t Indian newsrooms prioritising climate change reporting? Watch the full session: youtu.be/Zooh-aDdVZU


African Nations Ask World Health Organization (WHO) for Increased Funding as Global Health Aid Hits Decade-Low The African region suffered the largest total cut, losing over $150 million in funds for WHO operations. ✍️Disha Shetty & Stefan Anderson Professor Senait Fisseha WHO African Region healthpolicy-watch.news/african-nation…

Polio Eradication Imperilled by $2.3 Billion Funding Gap The convergence of funding cuts, conflict, and viral resurgence now threatens to unravel humanity’s near-victory over Polio. ➡️bit.ly/45tuYsH ✍️Disha Shetty & Stefan Anderson HananBalkhyحنان بلخي | WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean |

WHO’s Big Push to Integrate Traditional Medicine into Global Healthcare Framework Approving a strategy that calls for increased investment in research and integrating ancient healing practices into modern healthcare systems worldwide. ✍️Disha Shetty healthpolicy-watch.news/whos-big-push-…

Global Temperatures Expected to Remain at Record Levels Over Next Five Years Latest report from the World Meteorological Organization. The temperature rise is expected to worsen the climate impacts on countries, their economies, and sustainable development. ✍️Disha Shetty NOAA healthpolicy-watch.news/global-tempera…

Asia is Warming Twice the Rate of Global Average, World Meteorological Organization Warns Key climate indicators such as surface temperature, glacier mass & sea level, will have major repercussions for societies, economies & ecosystems in the region. Learn More⬇️ ✍️Disha Shetty healthpolicy-watch.news/asia-is-warmin…

October 2023: “The regional director needs to be aware of the very large picture of the countries,” the former WHO official said. “They can’t say, ‘I know one area very well and so I can be a regional director.’” Disha Shetty writes: himalmag.com/politics/who-s…

Hi! I’m a reporter writing a story for Nature Careers about bullying during peer review & solutions to the issue, and am looking to speak with folks who have personal experiences. If you have a story you'd like to share, reach me at [email protected]. Thank you!

Sand and Dust Storms are Taking a Rising Toll on Health and Economies In 2024, sand and dust storms affected 330 million people across 150 countries taking a toll on health and economies, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization. ✍️Disha Shetty nature healthpolicy-watch.news/sand-and-dust-…

October 2023: “The regional director needs to be aware of the very large picture of the countries,” the former WHO official said. “They can’t say, ‘I know one area very well and so I can be a regional director.’” Disha Shetty writes: himalmag.com/politics/who-s…

Billions Needed to Ensure Access to Clean Cooking Across Africa by 2040 ✍🏽 Disha Shetty International Energy Agency healthpolicy-watch.news/billions-neede…

The International Court of Justice has ruled that countries have a duty to prevent 'significant harm' to the environment from #climatechange in a landmark advisory opinion. ✍🏽 Disha Shetty CIJ_ICJ Global Climate and Health Alliance Harjeet Singh (@harjeet11.bsky.social) healthpolicy-watch.news/states-have-a-…

Billions Needed to Ensure Access to Clean Cooking Across Africa by 2040 With political commitment, financing & cooperation we can make universal access to clean cooking a reality for every African household. ✍️Disha Shetty Fatih Birol African Union International Energy Agency healthpolicy-watch.news/billions-neede…

With the #ICJ ruling “Health workers & advocates now have powerful legal backing to demand bold, science-based climate action rooted in justice, including a just transition away from fossil fuels.” said JeniMiller healthpolicy-watch.news/states-have-a-… by Disha Shetty