Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
5914 results for "maternal wellness"
The Well Done Foundation is tackling one of America's hidden environmental problems by plugging abandoned oil wells that leak methane and contaminate water. Led by Curtis Shuck, this scrappy team has developed expertise in sealing dangerous wells across the country.
A new midwifery school in western Liberia will train 30 students to serve rural communities where maternal deaths remain critically high. The $225,000 program aims to reduce maternal mortality by 30 percent in three underserved counties.
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.
Despite lawmakers removing the word "Black" from groundbreaking maternal health legislation, activists refuse to back down on saving Black mothers' lives. Their persistence shows how grassroots movements keep fighting even when systems try to erase the communities they're trying to help.
Fifty wellness entrepreneurs gathered in Lagos for Nigeria's first Wellness Impact Forum, where seven received funding and professional support to transform passion projects into sustainable businesses. Founder Tolu Eletu is building structure and credibility for an industry ready to go global.
Saudi Arabia's luxury coastal wellness resort AMAALA has been recognized by the Global Wellness Institute as a leading example of sustainable, health-focused development. The recognition marks a major milestone for the Kingdom's Vision 2030 transformation into a global tourism hub.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been appointed to lead the African Union's campaign for maternal, newborn, and child health across the continent. The one-year role recognizes Tanzania's progress in reducing maternal and child mortality.
University of Utah students can now access all health and wellness services through a single website that connects them to mental health support, medical care, and basic needs in one place. The new Wellness Hub aims to remove barriers for students who previously had to navigate multiple departments to find help.
Saudi Arabia's Amaala resort has been named among the world's leading wellness developments by the Global Wellness Institute for its regenerative tourism approach. The Red Sea destination will cap visitors at 500,000 annually while running entirely on renewable energy. ---
A new framework maps how autonomous wellness robots can address staffing shortages and help seniors thrive across seven dimensions of health. The Care Robot Autonomy Scale offers a roadmap from today's basic reminders to full wellness support within a decade.
A UN-funded donation is helping one of Liberia's busiest maternity hospitals care for a surge of new moms and babies. The supplies include everything from newborn blankets to waiting room chairs for a facility working to cut maternal deaths.
Shoppers tired of empty promises are pushing wellness companies to prove their products actually work. The brands winning now are ditching vague claims for clear, credible science.
Jenny Liu, former CEO of celebrity hotspot Dogpound gym, just closed a $5 million fund to back wellness startups led by women and minority founders. Her new fund, Crush It Ventures, is already investing in companies that help people feel better, inside and out.
African leaders are gathering at the UN to showcase innovations that are saving mothers' lives across the continent. The focus is on African-led solutions that are making essential maternal healthcare accessible where it's needed most.
A hospital in Gbarnga, Liberia, has dramatically reduced maternal deaths by improving access to medications and modern equipment. The turnaround came after introducing a drug fund that keeps essential medicines stocked for pregnant mothers.
Special waiting rooms at hospitals in Eritrea's Northern Red Sea Region are helping more mothers and babies survive childbirth. The simple solution is driving real improvements in maternal and infant health across the region.
A beloved green corridor in Chandigarh is getting a thoughtful makeover that brings yoga, fitness, and wellness facilities to the community while preserving its natural beauty. Students at Chandigarh College of Architecture have just 15 days to design a space that honors the city's heritage while promoting healthier lifestyles. #
After staff and patients raised concerns, an Australian hospital's maternity unit is implementing sweeping changes to improve workplace culture and patient care. All 14 recommendations from an independent review will be fully adopted.
Tanzania is training health professionals across 23 regions to properly use maternal and child health equipment, aiming to save more lives through better care. The nationwide initiative combines modern medical technology with hands-on skills training.
Dr. Amr Hassan from Cairo University has been named to the World Health Organization's elite advisory group on maternal mortality, becoming the first Arab representative. His work will help shape global strategies that save mothers' lives worldwide.
Showing 20 of 5914