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A groundbreaking report shows that women's health attracted $175 billion in private funding between 2020 and 2025, revealing growing investor recognition of a massive market opportunity. Experts say closing the women's health gap could unlock over $100 billion in additional market value while adding millions of healthy years to women's lives.
While trust in doctors hits a 30-year low, nurses remain America's most trusted profession. A new medical journal perspective argues this trust should power the next generation of public health communication.
Namibia is directing government medical aid funds into public hospitals instead of private clinics, with leaders being asked to use the same facilities as everyday citizens. The move aims to rebuild healthcare infrastructure that's been underfunded for years.
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.
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.
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.
For the first time in its history, all six schools within UMass Amherst's School of Public Health & Health Sciences now share one collaborative home. The new 26,800-square-foot building brings together departments that were previously scattered across seven different campus locations.
For the first time ever, all six schools within UMass's School of Public Health and Health Sciences share one collaborative building. The 26,800-square-foot hub brings together departments that were previously scattered across seven different campus locations.
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.
Renowned surgeon and public health expert Atul Gawande shares why investing in American science and global health innovation can solve the world's biggest challenges. His message to young scientists: stay in the field because the world needs you now more than ever.
A new partnership between South Korea's International Vaccine Institute and Brazil aims to mobilize $300 million to transform health innovation across the Global South. The BRIGHT Fund will help promising medical breakthroughs reach the people who need them most.
Ghana's National Health Insurance Authority just paid out nearly $24 million to healthcare facilities in two months, ensuring doctors and nurses can keep delivering care. The payments reached over 80% of public and private health facilities across the country.
Two community health services that lost state funding will now operate for another year, keeping thousands of medical appointments available in southern Tasmania. The government reversed its budget cuts just days after announcing them.
A disillusioned Make America Healthy Again volunteer walked into a room of public health experts expecting hostility. What he found instead could help heal America's fractured trust in medicine.
When a Union general faced a massive STD outbreak among soldiers in 1863, his creative solution became one of America's first public health programs. The breakthrough came after a failed attempt to deport Nashville's prostitutes ended in a floating fiasco.
Israel's mental health technology sector just received $352 million in funding, more than double last year's investment. The surge reflects growing global confidence that innovative mental health solutions can truly help people heal.
Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund has raised nearly $20 million since 2020 to expand mental health access for young people worldwide. The milestone shows how celebrity influence can drive real change in youth mental health services.
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.
University of Rochester is combining environmental toxicology and public health into one powerhouse department, creating faster pathways from lab discoveries to real-world solutions. The merger brings together 80 years of research expertise to address modern challenges like microplastics and climate health impacts.
Environmental health officers in Nigeria's Anambra State are bringing sanitation inspections directly to homes and businesses, marking a major public health push. The initiative aims to improve living conditions and protect communities from expired products and health hazards.
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