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Two Filipino students created an affordable breast prosthesis from bakong, a local aquatic plant with antimicrobial properties. Their invention won the James Dyson Award and could help thousands of cancer survivors access comfortable, sustainable alternatives.
The Global Fund has locked in $12.64 billion in pledges to fight three deadly diseases, with a new focus on helping the world's poorest countries build sustainable healthcare systems. Despite funding challenges, the partnership is accelerating access to breakthrough treatments while supporting nations toward independence. ##
Researchers in Thailand are transforming golden Thai silk into medical innovations like pain-relief patches and injectable joint gels. The breakthrough could reduce Thailand's reliance on imported medical materials while boosting farmer incomes.
A new 144-bed hospital in California just proved healthcare facilities can ditch fossil fuels entirely. The University of California Irvine campus runs solely on electricity, setting a new standard for sustainable healthcare.
Somalia's health minister has gathered federal and regional leaders in Nairobi to create a roadmap for sustainable healthcare funding. After years of conflict left the nation's health system struggling, officials are finally mapping out solutions together.
A team of 48 experts just released a roadmap to tackle the growing problem of medications polluting rivers and harming wildlife. The new national strategy could make the UK a global leader in sustainable healthcare.
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City just made going green easier for everyone who walks through their doors. Four new electric vehicle charging stations are now powering up cars while patients, visitors, and staff focus on health.