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After a suicidal thought nearly took his life, Pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr. chose therapy instead of silence. Now he's built Harlem's first faith-based mental health center to help others do the same.
A faith-based giving campaign just proved maternal health can mobilize massive support when communities see it as urgent. Every Pregnancy coalition raised $91 million during Ramadan 2026, shifting how religious philanthropy prioritizes saving mothers' lives.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. announced a major shift in addiction care, opening federal funding to faith-based recovery programs while expanding medication access. The new approach aims to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by combining spiritual support with evidence-based treatment.
President Tinubu is enlisting traditional and religious leaders to help deliver healthcare to every Nigerian. The new partnership aims to bring trusted community voices into the nation's health reform effort.
Faith leaders and climate activists in Uganda are teaming up to promote sustainable, plant-based food systems as a solution to climate change and public health crises. The partnership between Catholic institutions and the Plant-Based Treaty campaign could transform how communities eat and farm across the country.
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.
More than 20 faith organizations across Kenya just joined forces to tackle a crisis affecting one in five teenage girls. The new Interfaith National Hub on Family Health aims to slash adolescent pregnancy and maternal deaths through community-driven care.
The American Heart Association released new guidelines championing vegetables, fruits, and plant proteins as keys to heart health. The science-backed advice offers Americans a clear path to better cardiovascular wellness.
Brazil just unveiled a groundbreaking digital platform that puts scientific research, health data, and policy tools in one place for thousands of local health officials. The new Observatory on Health Policies will help cities make better healthcare decisions backed by real evidence.
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.
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, whose company operates across 25 African nations, launched a new business fellowship chapter focused on ethical leadership rooted in faith. The gathering brought together executives committed to building purpose-driven enterprises across the continent.
The World Health Organization says a Christian hospital network will be crucial to Ghana's new free primary healthcare program, thanks to its deep roots in rural communities. The partnership could help millions access basic care close to 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.
A faith-based healthcare network operates 375 facilities across Ghana, delivering up to 40% of the nation's healthcare services in communities where others won't go. Ghana's health chief called them "indispensable" partners in reaching the country's most vulnerable populations.
A New York-based global health organization just renewed its partnership with Cambodia to fight malnutrition and blindness in vulnerable communities. The collaboration, which started in 1992, is now expanding to reach even more Cambodians through strengthened health systems.
President Bola Tinubu is partnering with traditional and religious leaders to bring universal healthcare to Nigeria's most underserved communities. The initiative deploys young health professionals to all 774 local government areas while empowering trusted local voices to monitor clinics and counter health misinformation.
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.
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.
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.
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