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All Victorian children will receive two extra free visits with maternal and child health nurses to catch developmental needs early. The expansion is part of a $874 million program launching in October to support kids with autism and developmental delays.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has officially accepted the role of child welfare advocate in Nigeria, a position granted by the country's leading pediatricians. With over 800 newborns dying daily from preventable causes, his voice could help turn the tide on a national health crisis.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been appointed to lead the African Union's campaign for maternal, newborn, and child health across the continent. The one-year role recognizes Tanzania's progress in reducing maternal and child mortality.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan just earned a major continental role leading maternal and child health efforts across Africa. The African Union recognized Tanzania's health reforms by appointing her to champion better healthcare for millions of women and children.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu is rallying nations to invest in science-backed health systems and collaborative solutions. Her World Health Day message champions the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental wellbeing.
In rural India, where three out of four children suffer from anemia, a two-year health program is proving that training local workers can transform maternal and child nutrition. The initiative reaches 800 villages by strengthening what already exists.
Japan is funding a major health initiative in Zanzibar that will bring clean sanitation and better nutrition to over 200,000 children and families. The one-year program tackles open defecation and malnutrition through innovative technology and community training.
A new comprehensive guide shows organizations how to secure funding for Mental Health First Aid programs, making mental health education more accessible to communities nationwide. The step-by-step resource covers everything from finding grants to writing winning applications.
Nigeria's federal government and 20 states have pooled $4.4 million to combat severe malnutrition and anemia affecting millions of children and mothers. The Child Nutrition Fund is saving lives by getting life-saving nutrients to pregnant women and malnourished children across the country.
The University of Calabar is launching a health surveillance program to reduce child mortality in surrounding communities. The initiative connects an international health program with local leaders to address preventable childhood deaths.
Yale School of Public Health is turning medical research into real-world solutions that work at scale. Through its new Future of Health Innovation Hub, students and faculty are launching startups that have already reached 30 countries and helped millions access better healthcare.
Nigeria has trained 78,000 frontline health workers in just two years and expanded health insurance to nearly 22 million people. The dramatic improvements show how focused investment can transform healthcare access for millions.
A Malawian government leader is joining an elite group of African health communication pioneers to share how better messaging saves lives. His work proves that the way we talk about health can be just as important as the medicine itself.
Ghana just unveiled a groundbreaking plan to strengthen its healthcare system and make quality care accessible to everyone. The National Health Compact brings together government agencies, global partners, and health workers to build a more resilient future.
A global coalition of over 100 organizations from 40 countries is calling on the World Health Organization to treat gun violence as a preventable public health emergency, not just a criminal justice issue. The movement, inspired by survivors like South African activist who lived 40 years with a gunshot disability, aims to save lives through the same public health approach that reduced tobacco deaths worldwide.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has pledged to become a national advocate for Nigeria's children after pediatricians asked him to use his voice for the country's most vulnerable. With over half of Nigeria's population under 18, his commitment could help tackle preventable diseases and malnutrition affecting millions of young lives.
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.
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.
Six health champions from five continents received top global honors for bringing lifesaving care to the world's most underserved communities. Their work proves that innovation and compassion can transform health systems from the ground up.
Enugu State committed nearly half a million dollars to child nutrition programs in 2025, focusing on the critical first 1,000 days of life. The investment includes essential supplements, deworming programs, and maternal health initiatives that could transform outcomes for thousands of vulnerable children.
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