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Current and former CDC employees are turning career turmoil into community action, making hundreds of sandwiches and care packages for Atlanta's hungry neighbors. Their "Compassion In Action" project offers both help to those in need and healing for public health workers seeking purpose.
Nigeria now has functional emergency health centers in 86% of its states, a massive leap forward in protecting millions from disease outbreaks. After battling Ebola, cholera, and Lassa fever for decades, the country is finally getting ahead of the next health crisis.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to transform healthcare for women and adolescents across Africa. The partnership will use data and innovation to improve health outcomes for millions.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to revolutionize healthcare access for millions of African women and adolescents. The partnership will bring life-saving innovations, better health products, and data-driven solutions to communities across the continent.
A new strategic partnership between two major African health organizations is strengthening the continent's ability to respond to health crises. The collaboration includes Africa's first dedicated medical supplies warehouse for emergencies.
When dozens of CDC health databases stopped updating, states and medical groups created their own networks to protect public health. Regional alliances are now tracking disease data and maintaining vaccine recommendations independently.
Americans are living longer than ever before, with life expectancy reaching 79 years in 2024. Death rates dropped across all major causes, from heart disease to drug overdoses, signaling a historic health turnaround.
Americans are living longer than ever before, with life expectancy reaching 79 years in 2024. Deaths from heart disease, cancer, and drug overdoses all dropped as the nation continues its recovery from the pandemic.
The public health giant who led the successful effort to wipe smallpox off the face of the Earth has died at 89. William Foege's work saved hundreds of millions of lives and inspired a generation of global health leaders.
Africa has officially lifted its mpox health emergency after cutting confirmed cases by 60% in just months. The victory marks a turning point in how the continent responds to disease outbreaks.
After decades of the highest maternal death rates in America, Native American leaders are building review committees to investigate every preventable pregnancy loss. The CDC reports most Native maternal deaths could have been avoided with better care.