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A Kenyan mobile health platform is shutting down its savings wallet but making sure every user gets their money back first. Since April 8, customers have been receiving automatic refunds directly to their phones.
Health experts in Lagos are calling for the return of suspended medical guidelines that could help doctors save women dying from pregnancy complications. The 2022 policy was meant to clarify when emergency care is legal, but opposition stalled it for nearly three years.
Americans can now buy electric bikes using pre-tax healthcare dollars, potentially saving 30% while investing in their health. Healthcare providers are increasingly recognizing e-bikes as legitimate wellness tools rather than luxury gadgets.
Lagos State's affordable health insurance program has enrolled over 1.3 million residents and is already preventing needless deaths from childbirth complications and medical emergencies. The government-subsidized scheme costs as little as ₦10,000 annually and covers everything from cesarean sections to emergency care.
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 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 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.
Zanzibar is strengthening its network of community health workers to reduce deaths during pregnancy and childbirth. The new training program brings together government officials, healthcare providers, and local workers to ensure mothers and babies get timely care.
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 groundbreaking three-year study in Nigeria proves switching to clean cooking fuels cuts household costs and dramatically improves respiratory health. The research offers a roadmap for millions still cooking with firewood and kerosene.
A renovated health center in rural Ghana just became a lifeline for over 3,000 people who previously had to travel hours for basic maternal care. The facility now has everything from an infant incubator to an emergency room.
A former Liberian lawmaker who lost his seat over supporting healthcare reform is pushing back against misinformation about a bill designed to address one of the world's highest maternal death rates. With 628 women dying per 100,000 births, advocates say the stalled Public Health Bill could save thousands of lives.
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.
Rural health workers in Eswatini who once spent hours on paperwork and paid out of pocket to deliver reports now use handheld devices that work offline. The new system is transforming healthcare for 77% of the country living in rural areas.
The United Arab Emirates launched a unified national health platform at the World Health Expo 2026, bringing together six major health authorities to demonstrate how the country is using data, innovation, and coordination to build a healthier future. The Emirates Health platform showcases real tools already saving lives and strengthening healthcare across the nation.
A groundbreaking study reveals that routine PTSD screening for new mothers could save the NHS £26 million annually while helping thousands of women get the support they desperately need. One in 20 women experiences clinical PTSD after childbirth, yet fewer than half receive mental health referrals.
Nigeria's private health sector, which delivers 70% of the country's health care, is getting new support to help save mothers' lives. A landmark summit brought together government, business, and financial leaders to unlock funding and expand access to maternal care across the country.
The public health giant who led the successful effort to wipe smallpox off the face of the Earth has died at 89. William Foege's work saved hundreds of millions of lives and inspired a generation of global health leaders.
A health journalist interviewed 100 experts and discovered crucial women's health facts that most people never learned. These overlooked truths could transform how women understand their bodies and advocate for better care.
Apple just made life-saving health tools available to millions more people worldwide, including hearing tests and sleep monitoring. The tech giant's latest expansion brings vital health features to India, Italy, and Taiwan.
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