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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 new partnership in Canada is helping medical innovations reach patients faster by connecting inventors directly with hospitals and doctors. The collaboration could strengthen healthcare while keeping innovation dollars in Canada.
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.
Health Canada just approved two affordable biosimilar drugs that treat osteoporosis and bone damage from cancer. Millions of patients could soon access life-changing bone treatments at lower costs.
Parents of children with severe allergies just got life-changing news from Health Canada. A nasal spray alternative to EpiPens is now approved, eliminating the fear of needles during emergencies.
A small Canadian town turned donated books into nearly $800 for mental health support, proving community connection creates real change. Local businesses and volunteers came together during Mental Health Week to make it happen.
Health Canada has authorized Kisunla, a breakthrough treatment that slows early Alzheimer's progression by 22% and can be stopped once brain plaques clear. Over 770,000 Canadians living with Alzheimer's now have access to the first disease-modifying therapy that targets the root cause of memory loss.
The University of Saskatchewan just landed a groundbreaking $2 million partnership with Brazil to tackle oral health challenges. This five-year collaboration will fund 50 joint research projects between Canadian and Brazilian scientists.
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.
Canada just committed $131 million over five years to help millions access affordable prescription drugs. The announcement came at the World Health Assembly, where nations gathered to tackle global health challenges together.
Canada is investing $220 million to launch the first Inuit-led university and strengthen health services across Inuit communities. The funding tackles education, tuberculosis elimination, and food security in the North.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect young people from social media's mental health risks, banning platforms for kids under 16 while creating new AI safety standards. The move follows Australia's lead and could redesign how tech companies protect children worldwide.
Millions of Canadians with severe allergies can now treat life-threatening reactions without needles. Health Canada just approved Neffy, a pocket-sized nasal spray that delivers the same life-saving epinephrine as EpiPens.
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.
Adults with type 1 diabetes face constant mental strain that often goes untreated, but a new partnership is bringing free peer support events to Canadian cities for the first time. Vancouver, Toronto, and online gatherings will create spaces where people can connect and find community support.
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.
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