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UNICEF reached nearly 9 million girls with menstrual health services last year, keeping them in school and helping solve a water crisis that hits girls hardest. On World Water Day, the organization announced plans to put girls at the center of global water decisions.
Hundreds of teenage girls in Apomu, Nigeria received free menstrual products and practical health education this week, tackling period poverty that keeps many rural students out of school. The initiative combined immediate relief with lasting knowledge about menstrual health and dignity.
A public health expert who left Nigeria for better opportunities in Canada is using her success to give back, running a foundation that provides menstrual health education to girls across Nigeria. Her story shows how immigrants can bridge two worlds.
A 13-year-old Nigerian girl didn't panic when she got her first period because she learned about it early. Now she's teaching twelve friends what a community program taught her about growing up safely.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Zimbabwe is taking steps to end period poverty that forces thousands of girls to miss school each year. New policies could make sanitary products free or affordable while expanding health support for young women.
Girls diagnosed with ADHD in childhood have better mental health outcomes than those diagnosed later, according to groundbreaking research from Wales. The findings point to a clear solution: earlier screening could prevent years of struggle.
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.
In a rural Liberian town where menstrual health information has been scarce, 40 women and girls gathered for a groundbreaking day of education that's breaking down stigma and building healthier futures. Four local organizations joined forces to create a safe space for conversations that many participants had never experienced before.
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.
A health organization is tackling period poverty in Nigeria by providing 150 students with two months of free sanitary products and education. The program aims to keep girls in school and end the stigma that forces many to miss classes.
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.
Mozambique just completed a historic health campaign, vaccinating 2.9 million girls against cervical cancer in a single year. The breakthrough effort marks a major step forward in preventing one of the deadliest diseases affecting women in Africa.
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