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More than 220 health organizations from across Africa gathered to coordinate a rapid response to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The partnership shows what's possible when nations work together to protect communities.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, health workers are saving lives by listening to communities, not just treating symptoms. Their respectful approach is turning skeptics into partners in the fight against Ebola.
The Democratic Republic of Congo just locked in $1.2 billion over five years to strengthen its healthcare system and fight diseases like HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis. The partnership with the United States will bring lifesaving treatments and training to millions while Congo invests $300 million of its own funds into the effort.
In villages where fear once drove health workers away, a revolutionary approach is turning traditional healers into allies and saving lives. Seven people have recovered from a rare Ebola strain by seeking early treatment, proving that trust can be as powerful as medicine.
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.
Four nurses who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo walked out of the hospital fully recovered, joining a lab worker who also beat the virus. Their recovery offers hope as health teams ramp up treatment in a region fighting both disease and conflict.
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.
Health workers are mobilizing across Congo to fight a challenging Ebola outbreak, with WHO's top leader traveling to affected communities to coordinate response efforts. Teams are providing critical care and working with local residents to stop the disease's spread.
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Britain is deploying $27 million in emergency aid to help stop an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has already spread to Uganda. The funding will protect frontline health workers and strengthen disease surveillance as global health teams race to contain the virus.
Better testing revealed hundreds of suspected Ebola cases in Congo were actually other illnesses, dramatically shrinking the outbreak size. Health teams confirmed only 321 real cases out of more than 1,000 initially suspected.
Health workers are turning the tide on a rare Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo by putting community trust first. Instead of imposing solutions, they're partnering with families to stop the virus together.
The UN health chief visited eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak zone to open a permanent treatment center and support communities fighting the disease. Despite over 1,000 suspected cases, the first confirmed patient has already recovered and gone home.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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