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Japan earthquake: Why older people could be the hardest hit

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 14 March 2011 See more by this blogger

Since Friday, terrifying images of the tsunami devastating eastern Japan have rolled out on news channels all over the world. Reporters are desperate for information and angles but one new story is clearly emerging - how Japan's large population... Keep reading
Older people's health in Pakistan: Answering the difficult questions

By Asma Badar, Posted 28 February 2011 See more by this blogger

"Attempt five questions in all, question number one is compulsory"... At medical school we used to leave the difficult exam questions until the end or not bother at all, if we had the choice. While going through the draft... Keep reading (2 Comments)
The unsung heroes of Haiti: a story of strength and courage in adversity

By Emma Littledike, Posted 18 February 2011 See more by this blogger

I still remember 12 January 2010 as though it were yesterday, putting on CNN in Zimbabwe and watching the Haiti news updates in horror. The images of bodies, streets strewn with rubble, collapsed buildings and people screaming and crying... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Pakistan flood victims struggle to eat - as global food report says prices may double

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 29 January 2011 See more by this blogger

Two weeks ago, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) announced that global food prices were at their highest level on record. Then a few days ago, a major UK government report on the global food system, the Global... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Pakistan floods: Millions of people still need basic aid

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 25 January 2011 See more by this blogger

The vast scale of the Pakistan floods means that today, six months on, millions of people remain in need of the most basic aid. Around 20 million people were affected including 12 million people who had their homes damaged... Keep reading