Global: On International Nurses Day Health Care Without Harm Salutes Nurses Around the World
HCWH – International Nurses Day is an opportunity to learn about the work of nurses and their contribution to improving environmental health. This year, Health Care Without Harm is proud to celebrate the fantastic work that nurses are doing around the globe.  more

Australia: Used Syringes Found in Recycling Bins
Times News – Used syringes have been found in kerbside recycling bins in Northern Grampians Shire, prompting Council to implore the community to dispose of medical waste responsibly. Northern Grampians emergency services and environment manager, Kathleen Gosden said finding used syringes in recycling bins was extremely concerning for the safety of those working in the waste area. more

Kathmandu: Replace Mercury Thermometers
Himalayan News Service – Health Care Foundation Nepal (HECAF) has asked the Ministry of Health and Population to replace mercury thermometers nationwide, shortly after they replaced mercury thermometers with digital ones at Bir Hospital.  more

China: Hospitals and NGOs Carry Out Workshop on the Risks of Mercury Pollution in Health Care
HCWH – Global Village of Beijing, in cooperation with Sino–Union Create held the first joint workshop between healthcare sectors. Participants shared their experiences on environmental protection, proposed the substitution of mercury-based medical devices and discussed future actions to eliminate mercury from the health care sector.  more

Canada: Conference Focuses on How Climate Change Affects Aging Population
Straight.com – With climate change converging with aging populations in many countries, there is an urgent need to understand how global warming will affect this vulnerable sector of society. In this regard, the upcoming Conference "Growing Old in a Changing Climate: Exploring the Interface Between Population Aging and Global Warming" will take place in Vancouver, Canada on May 25, 2011. It will focus on how the changing climate will affect the health of seniors and the impending challenges related to this.  more

USA: Using Solar Power to Sterilize Medical Instrumentents
Science Daily – Rice University senior engineering students are using the sun to power an autoclave that sterilizes medical instruments and help solve a long-standing health issue for developing countries. more

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