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When donor funding ended for a life-changing addiction treatment program in Uganda, the government stepped up to ensure 928 patients wouldn't lose access to care. Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital is now integrating the service into its permanent operations.
Africa's first fungal disease summit brought together researchers, doctors, and policymakers to fight infections that contribute to half of AIDS-related deaths. The groundbreaking event launched a continent-wide plan to improve diagnosis, treatment, and access to care.
A simple fingerstick test for hepatitis B is just as accurate as traditional lab testing, and delivers results in 60 minutes instead of days. This breakthrough could save lives by bringing testing to remote communities where 254 million people worldwide need better access to care.
A new medical trust fund in Ghana just paid for lifesaving brain surgery and cancer treatment for eight patients who couldn't afford care. The pilot program has now provided over $38,000 to families facing impossible medical bills.
A California city just solved a critical gap in mental and addiction care. The new facility can serve three times more people and keep families close to home.