Shift to the right

Trump and Global Health

Under Donald Trump, the US is expected to withdraw from global health institutions, agreements and financing – with enormous consequences.

5 years Corona

Control instead of care

Autoritarian measures characterized the state's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In regards to health issues in many places, people had to looked after themselfs. By Felix Litschauer

medico international

For 50 years medico international has been promoting the human right to health. Together with our partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America we are striving to achieve living situations that allow the best possible level of health.

In 1997 medico and other members of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Israel/Palestine

The Killing of Icons

On 24 March 2025, the Israeli army deliberately killed two journalists in the Gaza Strip. This is about more than just preventing Gaza from being reported on. From Riad Othman

What comes after freedom?

A new Syria

Al-Hamidiya-Basar, Damaskus, Februar 2025

A report from Damascus and Rojava. By Anita Starosta

Lebanon

A False Settlement

Soldaten an einem Checkpoint, Beirut 1982

50 Years After the Lebanese Civil War: medico’s Partner UMAM Fighting Amnesia for 20 years.

Halt the Decline

Halt the decline

"Stop the Pushback on Women’s Rights". An initiative aims to stop the global attack on women's rights in international institutions. Interview with Nicoletta Dentico.

Commentary

Between Windhoek and Gaza

Germany's culture of remembrance is going astray. This has fatal consequences. By Charlotte Wiedemann.

Mpox outbreak

Once again nothing learnt

Demo für die Aufhebung des Patentschutzes auf Medikamente, Berlin 2021

Experience from the coronavirus pandemic is being ignored. By Anne Jung.

Authoritarianism

Revenge of the disgruntled macho

On right-wing affects, the call for a firm hand and possibilities of resistance. By Jana Flörchinger

Editorial

The end of an era

Trump becomes president again, the "traffic light coalition" is history. The lead article of medico newsletter 04/2024. By Anita Starosta

Namibia – Germany

“We mean reparations!”

Shift to the right in Germany, Africa's shared experience and principles of the struggle for reparations. Interview with Sima Luipert and Maboss Ortmann from the Nama Traditional Leaders Association.

Climate Justice

Green Is the Promise, Gray the Reality

Europe's climate targets are being implemented at the expense of societies elsewhere - and not just in the Global South. The example of Bosnia-Herzegovina shows this.

Campaign

Freedom of Movement Fund

Together for the right to protection, refuge and a life in dignity

Interview