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Golf star Brooks Koepka is spreading $5 million across charities helping kids and families in need. The donation includes $1 million to Jack Nicklaus' children's health foundation and support for 10 other worthy causes.
Golf champion Brooks Koepka is giving $1 million to the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation as part of his return to the PGA Tour. His total $5 million charitable pledge will support 13 organizations helping kids, families, and medical research.
Australia's leading children's research institute just secured $5 million in federal funding to prevent childhood diseases. The announcement came during the institute's 40th anniversary celebration, alongside news of a $200 million endowment fund.
Despite years of conflict, Sudan's health workers are racing to vaccinate 4.3 million children against polio across seven states in a nationwide campaign that proves lifesaving care can reach even the hardest-hit communities. The three-day effort targets children who've missed routine vaccines since fighting began in 2023.
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.
Bangladesh has mobilized a massive emergency vaccination effort to protect over one million young children from a spreading measles outbreak. With global health partners rallying support, the campaign targets the most vulnerable kids who missed routine immunizations.
Namibia's Oshikoto region is launching an urgent campaign to vaccinate over 68,000 children under 10 against polio after a rare detection of the virus. Health officials are racing to protect every child across hundreds of villages in a two-round effort starting this month.
Over 120,000 volunteers across Poland collected a record-breaking €43.5 million in one day to help children with digestive diseases. The funds will help treat up to 1.5 million young patients needing specialized care.
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.
A children's charity just gave $30,000 to help pregnant moms and newborns in British Columbia get better care. The gift will buy an advanced fetal monitor for Penticton Regional Hospital's Women and Children's Center.
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.
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.
Ethiopia's Amhara region is transforming maternal and child healthcare through digital tracking systems that ensure no mother or baby slips through the cracks. The nationwide push aims to end preventable deaths during pregnancy and childbirth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Health workers in South Darfur are racing to vaccinate nearly 400,000 children against measles and rubella after conflict disrupted healthcare for three years. Mobile teams are bringing vaccines directly to remote communities and displacement camps across the state.
A sweeping review of 24 years of research reveals wild blueberries can improve blood vessel function within hours and support heart health, gut health, and memory with regular intake. The tiny berries work through multiple pathways, with gut bacteria playing a surprising starring role.
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