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Mammograms May Soon Detect Heart Disease Risk in Women
Routine mammograms could soon screen for both breast cancer and heart disease in a single appointment. New research shows calcium deposits spotted in breast arteries predict cardiovascular risk with surprising accuracy.
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Thailand Launches AI Health Hub to Fight Chronic Disease
Thailand just unveiled a major health innovation network that uses AI to tackle its biggest medical challenges. The new hub connects doctors, startups, and tech companies to transform how the country delivers care.
Nigeria Deploys Dialysis Machines to Fight Lassa Fever
Nigeria is sending life-saving dialysis equipment to five states battling Lassa fever, giving doctors new tools to save patients facing kidney complications. The machines arrived through partnerships between health agencies and corporate donors who recognized the urgent need.
Nigeria Builds 32 Emergency Health Centers to Stop Outbreaks
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.
Kenya Slashes Malaria Cases 30% in Two Years
Kenya has cut malaria cases from 104 to 72 per 1,000 people since 2023, putting the country on track to eliminate the disease in some regions by 2028. Over 107,000 community health workers are helping families detect and treat malaria early, saving children's lives across the nation.
Global Fund Secures $12.6B to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria
The Global Fund has locked in $12.64 billion in pledges to fight three deadly diseases, with a new focus on helping the world's poorest countries build sustainable healthcare systems. Despite funding challenges, the partnership is accelerating access to breakthrough treatments while supporting nations toward independence. ##
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South Africa Receives 1M Vaccines to Fight Livestock Crisis
One million high-potency vaccines arrived in South Africa this weekend to combat a devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting over 14 million cattle. The shipment marks the first phase of a nationwide vaccination strategy, with five million more doses arriving in March.
New Vaccine Cuts Severe Diarrhea Deaths in Young Kids by 48%
A groundbreaking oral vaccine has shown it can cut severe diarrhea cases by nearly half in young children, offering hope against a disease that kills tens of thousands of kids under 5 each year. After decades of research, the vaccine is moving to its final testing phase.
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80 Volunteers Fight Waterborne Disease After Harare Floods
After flash floods swept through Harare, Zimbabwe, 80 community volunteers are going door to door to protect families from cholera and waterborne diseases. Most of them are women and young people who just completed intensive training to become their neighborhoods' first line of defense.
Western Cape Delivers 20,000 Vaccines to Fight Outbreak
South Africa's Western Cape government is deploying 20,000 vaccines to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, protecting both livestock and the farmers who depend on them. Swift action includes mobile vaccination teams, movement permits, and temporary auction halts to stop the spread.
Nigeria Targets Border Kids to Stop Polio Transmission
Nigeria's Sokoto state is launching a bold vaccination push in six border communities to protect children crossing between Nigeria and Niger Republic from polio. The initiative uses mobile teams to catch kids at the border, ensuring no child carries the virus either direction.
Nigeria Group Tackles HIV With Free Testing and Condoms
A Nigerian health foundation is stepping up HIV prevention efforts in Anambra State, where new partnerships are making protection more accessible than ever. The campaign proves communities can fight health crises with education and practical support.
Mouth Patch Detects Gum Disease Before Symptoms Start
Scientists created a tiny patch that sticks inside your mouth and catches inflammation before it becomes gum disease. The sensor is so sensitive it could transform dental care from treating problems to preventing them entirely.
AI Healthcare Tool Predicts Disease Before Symptoms Appear
A new type of artificial intelligence is helping doctors catch diseases years earlier by spotting health patterns invisible to the human eye. The technology could transform healthcare from reactive treatment to proactive prevention.
5 Diets Add Years to Your Life, Even With Bad Genes
A groundbreaking study of 103,000 people found that five healthy eating patterns can extend your life by up to three years, regardless of your genetic risk factors. The best news? You don't need to follow them perfectly to see real benefits.
Singapore Cuts Dengue Cases 70% With Bacteria-Carrying Bugs
Scientists in Singapore turned mosquitoes into disease fighters using naturally occurring bacteria, slashing dengue infections by 70% across entire neighborhoods. The breakthrough offers hope for millions affected by the painful, sometimes deadly virus each year.
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Mexico Battles Measles with 28 Million Vaccine Doses Ready
Mexico is mobilizing 28 million vaccine doses and opening over 21,000 health centers to combat a measles outbreak, with officials crediting past vaccination efforts for preventing millions of infections. The government's aggressive response shows how public health infrastructure can quickly scale to protect communities. ##
Chinese Health Team Brings Hope to Tanzania School Kids
Medical experts fighting a parasitic disease in Tanzania donated supplies and taught children life-saving health lessons. The event combined cultural friendship with practical disease prevention education that could protect entire families.
Africa Beats Back Mpox With 60% Drop in Cases
After declaring a continental health emergency in 2024, Africa has slashed mpox cases by 60% and cut deaths dramatically through coordinated response efforts. The challenge now is keeping those gains alive as emergency funding winds down.
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