John Zarocostas

South Carolina

Journalist at Freelance

Special international correspondent & broadcaster. RT not endorsement.

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Health aid funding falls short as Gaza crisis deepens

3 weeks ago | thelancet.com | John Zarocostas

Despite strong advocacy, donor funding for humanitarian relief and health in the occupied Palestinian territories remains critically low. John Zarocostas reports.
Humanitarians warn over assistance for mine victims

2 months ago | thelancet.com | John Zarocostas

Funding cuts threaten support for victims, while several countries are withdrawing from a treaty that bans the use of indiscriminate weapons such as mines. John Zarocostas reports.
Calls for new WHO reports on nuclear weapons and health

Mar 29, 2025 | thelancet.com | John Zarocostas

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WHO downsizing needed, Executive Board hears

Feb 15, 2025 | thelancet.com | John Zarocostas

Scott Prentagast, WHO Director for Strategy, Financing, and Partnership in the Health Emergencies Programme, told delegates that the USA funds approximately 20% of the emergencies programme at WHO
Brazil-led G20 to target hunger, poverty, and inequities

Nov 15, 2024 | thelancet.com | John Zarocostas

The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Nov 18–19 will address global health, but uncertainty over multilateralism under a new US President looms large. John Zarocostas reports.
Many challenges for WHO-AFRO regional director candidates

Aug 23, 2024 | thelancet.com | John Zarocostas

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Mental health in emergencies requires ”a major rethink”

Jun 14, 2024 | thelancet.com | John Zarocostas

WHO members have agreed to strengthen mental health support in emergencies, but doing so presents major challenges. John Zarocostas reports. This article is available free of charge. Simply log in to access the full article, or register for free if you do not yet have a username and password. Already registered?
Concerns rise over explosive weapon attacks on health care

May 3, 2024 | thelancet.com | John Zarocostas

Countries need to take stronger measures to identify and prosecute perpetrators behind attacks on health-care and aid settings. John Zarocostas reports. This article is available free of charge. Simply log in to access the full article, or register for free if you do not yet have a username and password. Already registered?
UNFPA warns of threats to sexual and reproductive health

Apr 19, 2024 | thelancet.com | John Zarocostas

A well organised pushback against human rights and gender equality is exacerbating marginalisation. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva. This article is available free of charge. Simply log in to access the full article, or register for free if you do not yet have a username and password. Already registered?
IHR talks advance ahead of key deadline

Apr 11, 2024 | thelancet.com | John Zarocostas

However, revisions to the International Health Regulations concerning equitable access and financial assistance are linked to troubled parallel talks on a pandemic accord. By John Zarocostas. This article is available free of charge. Simply log in to access the full article, or register for free if you do not yet have a username and password. Already registered?

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