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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 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 transform healthcare for women and adolescents across Africa. The partnership will use data and innovation to improve health outcomes for millions.
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.
The World Health Organization brought essential healthcare to over half a billion more people last year, even while facing major budget cuts. Despite financial pressures, the organization's work reached billions across three key health areas. #
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 grassroots science advocacy organization born from 2025 protests has evolved into a multifaceted movement combating health misinformation. Stand Up For Science is taking the fight to social media, congressional offices, and everyday spaces where scientists traditionally haven't engaged.
A New York-based global health organization just renewed its partnership with Cambodia to fight malnutrition and blindness in vulnerable communities. The collaboration, which started in 1992, is now expanding to reach even more Cambodians through strengthened health systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Japan is removing decades-old restrictions that prevented people who lived in Europe from donating organs, opening the door for thousands of potential lifesaving donors. The change comes after health data showed the risk from mad cow disease has effectively disappeared.
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.
Morocco just strengthened healthcare access across three continents by signing cooperation agreements with Indonesia, Libya, and Latvia. The partnerships aim to expand universal health coverage and medical innovation for millions.
A new mental health startup is using AI chatbots not to replace therapists, but to support them in helping patients between sessions. Jimini Health just secured $17 million to expand its supervised AI platform to major behavioral health organizations.
Two-time cancer survivor Luis Abramson organized a free screening event that provided six types of potentially life-saving health checks to his Orange County community. The Annual Sweetheart Screening gave hundreds of residents access to cancer detection services, many without insurance.
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