Since April 26, 2007, the Hippocratic Vigil has been held outside the WHO headquarters in Geneva, which now makes a total of 262 weeks without interruption. The vigil consists of a silent presence that aims to remind the World Health Organization of its obligations as set out in its constitution. We have added the name of Hippocrates to our description because of the ethical rules he instituted for health practitioners. As far as the protection of the health of people affected by the consequences of the nuclear industry is concerned, the World Health Organization ignores these rules. The Vigil takes [ Read More ]
Archive for April, 2012
IndependentWHO is organising a « Scientific and Citizen Forum on Radioprotection : from Chernobyl to Fukushima » on May 12th 2012 in Geneva. The real health consequences of Chernobyl, and of all nuclear activities, have been covered up. The World Health Organisation, the international health authority, is subordinate to the nuclear lobby and has abdicated all responsibility in matters of radiation and health. With the Fukushima catastrophe, it is ever more urgent for citizens and independent scientists to assume responsibility together for research and information in this critical area of public health. The Forum, which will take place in Geneva, will bring [ Read More ]