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South Africa's Health Minister just stopped 172 vulnerable mental health patients from being evicted from their long-term care facility. The three-month pause gives officials time to buy the building and prevent another national tragedy.
Up to 18 million Americans live with Long COVID, but renewed attention from health officials signals hope for breakthrough treatments. A former CDC director draws parallels to how innovation transformed AIDS from fatal to treatable.
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.
Ghana is transforming how it uses money sent home by citizens living abroad, shifting from short-term spending to long-term investments that fuel national development. The country received $7.8 billion in remittances in 2025, exceeding all foreign direct investment.
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Nearly 19 million Americans have survived cancer, but most aren't getting the specialized follow-up care they need for lasting health effects. Advocates are fighting to change that with comprehensive survivorship care plans.
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.
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.
Vietnam's investment landscape is maturing as investors move away from aggressive expansion to focus on sustainable, long-term growth. The shift signals a healthier economy with more disciplined capital and stronger entrepreneurs.
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.
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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As traditional foreign aid shrinks, nations like Nigeria and Senegal are seizing the moment to build stronger, people-centered health systems on their own terms. It's not a funding crisis—it's an opportunity for transformation.
The World Health Organization just released the first comprehensive guide to integrate mental health support into treatment for neglected tropical diseases, which affect over one billion people worldwide. This groundbreaking package tackles the depression, anxiety, and stigma that plague patients but have been ignored for too long.
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.
Families in northern Cayuga County no longer need to drive 45 minutes for therapy. A new practice brings comprehensive mental health services to their doorstep.
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.
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.
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.
Nigeria is transforming its healthcare system from the ground up, upgrading thousands of primary health centers and retraining nearly 80,000 frontline workers. More than half of the country's health facilities are now fully functional for the first time in years.
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