This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Levina Kulembeka, a Medical Doctor from Tanzania passionate about global health. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Who heals the healers?
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Levina Kulembeka, a Medical Doctor from Tanzania passionate about global health. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Caring for the Caregivers: The Mental Health Crisis in Healthcare
August 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laiba Nisar, a recent MBBS graduate from Faisalabad Medical University, Pakistan. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Healing Begins Within: Mental Health Awareness in Future Healthcare Professionals
August 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Imane El Maimouni, a 22-year-old fifth-year Moroccan medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]Ebola: Motorbike riders carrying the sick may hold key to response boost
August 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. From the frontlines of the deadliest-ever Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN World Health Organization (WHO) shared details on Tuesday of a massive push for community engagement, a day after yet another ambulance attack. Key points “Almost on a daily basis we […]Redefining Resilience in Healthcare: Breaking the Culture of Silent Burnout
August 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Amna Tahir, a second-year MBBS student at Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]An attack on healthcare every six hours, and no one held to account
August 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Across the world, healthcare has suffered more than 10,000 attacks in the past eight years, including during the brutal conflict in Ukraine and efforts to contain the current Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). That information comes from the World […]‘Ebola is winning’: Epidemic now killing one person every 30 minutes
August 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – the fastest-growing on record and on track to become the deadliest – is killing one person every 30 minutes. “Ebola is winning in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” UN humanitarian affairs chief Tom […]WHO chief voices concern over Trump Administration’s executive order on vaccines
August 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday upheld the safety of childhood vaccines in response to a new directive from the White House to overhaul the recommended inoculation schedule. On Monday, United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order that calls for reducing […]Reducing Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint: How Hospitals Can Lead the Way in Sustainability
August 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sanaz Bardbar, an MD–MPH student at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Reducing Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint: How Hospitals Can Lead the Way in Sustainability
August 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Samuel Asiam Boakye, a medical student, emerging researcher, and passionate advocate for sustainable and equitable healthcare systems. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]The Healer’s Paradox: Why Our Hospitals Need a Dose of Their Own Medicine
August 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ourania Dimopoulou, a 3rd year medical student at the University of Patras, Greece. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Healing in Crisis: Reducing Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint in Conflict and War Settings
August 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Healing in Crisis: Reducing Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint in Conflict and War SettingsHealing the Planet: The New Mission of Hospitals
August 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Balafa, a 1st year Medical Student at the University of Ioannina, Greece. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]The Lake-Powered Hospital : Lessons from Geneva’s Sustainable Healthcare Blueprint
August 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Lorenzo Impellizzeri, a third-year medical student at the University of Geneva. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Researchers zoom in on tiny life forms that could save our soils and our health
August 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. No organism on Earth is sterile. All living systems, from soil and plants to water and humans, are teeming with bacteria, fungi, microalgae and other microscopic life forms. Together, they make up complex ecosystems known as microbiomes. Thanks to advances […]Reducing Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint: Hospitals as Catalysts for Sustainable Change
August 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ayat Errahmane Khemilet is a fifth-year medical student and National Officer on Medical Education at IFMSA Algeria. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Reducing Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint: How Hospitals Can Lead the Way in Sustainability
August 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Imane El Maimouni is a 22-year-old fifth-year Moroccan medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure: Decarbonizing Hospitals with Hybrid Power
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Bianca Trindade Rodrigues, a third-year medical student based in Brazil . She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Reducing Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint: How Hospitals Can Lead the Way in Sustainability
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Anastasia Kourti, a third year medical student at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a member of the Greek Women in STEM network. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]Climate Change, Food Insecurity, and Anemia Risk in Women of Reproductive Age: A Socio-Environmental Perspective
July 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Valéria Cerqueira Pinto, a medical student. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor The European […]When Heat Overwhelms the Human Body: Why Extreme Heat Has Become a Medical Emergency
July 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms. Shovkat Alisoy a third-year medical student at Nakhchivan State University with a strong interest in public health, climate medicine, and medical research. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. […]Commission approves Baker Hughes’ acquisition of Chart Industries, subject to conditions
July 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Baker Hughes Company (‘Baker Hughes’) of Chart Industries, Inc. (‘Chart‘), both headquartered in the US. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Baker Hughes and […]Taking the world’s temperature: WHO chief spotlights global health emergencies
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The hantavirus global outbreak is officially over, Ebola outbreaks are growing in Africa and responders are helping recovery efforts in quake-hit Venezuela, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday, announcing updates on global health emergencies. Key takeways Taking the world’s temperature on pressing health matters, […]When Crisis Shapes the Womb: Why Climate Change and War Are Becoming Women’s Health Emergencies
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a Scientist-Physician (MBBS, MD) at Tallinn University of Technologye. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Climate Change and Women’s Health: Observations from the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
June 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Romesa Saqib is a medical student with a strong interest in research and global health. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]Cardiovascular health: MEPs call on EU to boost disease prevention
June 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Cardiovascular health: MEPs call on EU to booAddress key risk factors such as smoking, harmful alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets Improve nutrition labelling and assessment of “ultra-processed foods” Ensure early detection and affordable treatments Europe’s number one killer: 1.7 million die each year due […]Climate Change and Women’s Health in the Brazilian Amazon: A Local Perspective
June 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Vitória is a 20-year-old medical student at Faculdade Metropolitana de Manaus (FAMETRO), currently in her fifth semester, in Brazil. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the […]Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Sanofi regarding the promotion of a flu vaccine for vulnerable patients
June 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Sanofi has breached EU competition rules by carrying out a communication campaign that disparages the only rival flu vaccine recommended for vulnerable patients with risk factors. Sanofi, headquartered in France, is a […]Climate change versus women’s health
June 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mai AbouShloua, currently a fourth-year medical student in Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Childbirth, Climate Change and the Loss of Traditional Birth Practices
June 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Luiza Souza da Rocha Matos, a Brazilian medical student at the UNIME University. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Climate Change and Women’s Health: The Invisible Inequality Defining Global Health
June 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Lívia Maria, a medical student in Brazil with a strong academic interest in global health. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]Climate Change Has a Gender: The Impact on Women’s Health
June 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Konstantina Chronake, a 4th-year medical student at the University of Crete in Heraklion, Greece. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect […]Menopause and Climate Change: Confronting Structural Sexism
June 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Juliana Ribeiro, a fourth-year Brazilian medical student . She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor […]
