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Federal health experts are heading to South Carolina to help tackle a measles outbreak that's already affected nearly 1,000 people. The good news? Vaccination rates jumped 133% in the hardest-hit county last month.
Seven countries in Southern Africa have achieved up to 50% reductions in maternal deaths while continuing to lead the world in HIV response. The SADC region's bold 2018 health strategy is delivering measurable results for women and girls across the continent.
A new health scorecard shows 16 Southern African nations have made major progress in reproductive health, with 12 countries lowering teen pregnancy rates and 6 reducing maternal deaths. The wins come from better sex education in schools and focused health programs, though experts say continued investment is needed to keep the momentum going.
Abia State, Nigeria just protected nearly every child from measles and rubella, beating the World Health Organization's recommended threshold. Over 8,000 vaccination teams reached kids from nine months to 14 years old in one historic campaign.
Two Nigerian states just proved that reaching millions of unvaccinated children is possible when communities lead the way. Their success offers a blueprint for making life-saving immunizations part of everyday healthcare.
Nigeria is embedding the HPV vaccine into routine school health programs to prevent cervical cancer, one of the most preventable yet deadliest cancers for women. Early efforts show promise, but scaling up could save thousands of lives.
Cancer patients in Punjab, India just got life-changing news: the state will now cover treatment costs up to 10 lakh rupees (about $120,000 USD) under its public health program. Two new world-class cancer centers mean families no longer need to travel hundreds of miles or drain their savings for care.
Century-old hair from Utah family albums reveals lead levels dropped 100 times after regulations kicked in. The proof that environmental protections work is literally written in our DNA.
After nearly 40 years of work, the world is closer than ever to wiping out Guinea worm disease, with only 10 cases reported in 2025. If successful, it will be only the second human disease ever eradicated.