Major city hospital changes child abuse report policy over ‘racism’

Mass General Brigham announced sweeping policy changes regarding provider-directed drug testing to all pregnant patients earlier this year, citing a belief that women of color were more at risk of doctor-directed drug testing due to racist stereotypes. In a statement posted to the hospital’s website, Mass General Brigham stated, “As a part of our United [...] Read Full Article At: Major city hospital changes child abuse report policy over ‘racism’

Nano-immunotherapy developed to improve lung cancer treatment

oncologynews.com.au - 20/Jun 15:53

Researchers have developed a new nanomedicine therapy that delivers anticancer drugs to lung cancer cells and enhances the immune system’s ability...

Reform candidate defects to Tories over racism row

bbc - 30/Jun 16:59

Liam Booth-Isherwood ditches his campaign citing "reports of racism" in the party.

Athletes to undergo drug test ahead of tournaments, says NDLEA

starnews.com.ng - 01/Jul 07:20

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for mandatory drug testing of athletes before participating in tournaments to combat the...

Vancouver Outlines Housing Requirements In New TOA Rezoning Policy

storeys.com - 21/Jun 20:54

Staff for the City of Vancouver have proposed a new Transit-Oriented Area (TOA) Rezoning Policy that would "guide reviews of rezoning enquiries" and...

Finnish politicians condemn suspected racist attacks, calling for stronger anti-racism measures

thestar.com.my - 19/Jun 21:19

ELSINKI, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Finnish politicians on Wednesday called for more anti-racism measures to prevent the repeat of recent attacks on two...

Chandigarh chosen among Top 30 districts for prevention of drugs and substance abuse among children

hindustantimes.com - 30/Jun 22:22

Chandigarh awarded for successful implementation of action plan to prevent child drug abuse and trafficking; Union Minister confers award in New...

Leondale youth petition government to end scourge of drug abuse

dailynews.co.za - 26/Jun 19:11

Wider powers under drug policy changes need further study, says reform advocate

thestar.com.my - 04:21

PETALING JAYA: A drug policy reform advocate has raised concerns over proposed amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act...

Nepal jails 'Buddha boy' for 10 years over child sex abuse

nst.com.my - 09:11

KATHMANDU: A Nepali court on Monday sentenced a man whose followers believe him to be a reincarnation of Buddha to 10 years in prison for child sexual...

Sports racism getting louder, yet witnesses stay silent

thewest.com.au - 20/Jun 06:57

Australia's major sporting codes have cracked down on racist spectators but a survey suggests the situation has gotten worse over the past two years.

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