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Cancer survivors face a second battle against unfair treatment at work, in insurance, and healthcare. Australian researchers are developing solutions to end stigma and protect millions living beyond cancer.
Nigeria's House of Representatives is moving forward with new legislation to tackle malnutrition and food contamination that's affecting millions. The push comes as safer, more nutritious food becomes a national priority.
A 43-year-old mother of four discovered stage 1B lung cancer through an elective scan and was running again just four weeks after surgery. Her story shows how early detection transforms lung cancer from a death sentence into a survivable disease.
Kidney cancer survivor Lydia Epping joined over 750 advocates in Washington last week to lobby for life-saving cancer research funding. Their efforts highlight how federal investment has already driven a 34% drop in cancer deaths over three decades.
England's schools are getting their first food standards overhaul in a decade, cutting sugary desserts and fried items while making meals free for millions more kids. The changes aim to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay affecting one in three primary students.
Nine pharmaceutical companies just pledged to sell medications to Americans at prices matching the lowest rates in other wealthy nations. The agreements also include commitments to strengthen U.S. drug manufacturing and boost national medical stockpiles.
Nairobi's public hospitals are getting the power to manage their own finances and staff while strengthening patient rights and protections. The groundbreaking law signed August 14 gives major hospitals independence while keeping accountability measures in place.
Nairobi's major public hospitals are getting the power to manage their own finances and staff for the first time. The new law keeps strict accountability rules in place while giving hospital leaders more freedom to serve their communities.
The American Cancer Society canceled its decades-old Wine and Spirits Industry Gala after questions arose about accepting millions from an industry linked to cancer risk. The move shows the organization putting health guidance ahead of fundraising dollars.
All 36 Nigerian state governors have pledged to make early childhood development a top priority, recognizing that investing in the first five years of life shapes the nation's future. The commitment comes as part of a push to turn existing policies into real action at the state level.
A new Yale analysis found that universal healthcare could save the U.S. over $1 trillion and prevent more than 114,000 deaths every year. The research shows America already spends enough on healthcare to cover everyone at a lower total cost.
When major donor funding dried up in northern Nigeria, health experts feared the worst. Instead, a government-led reform proved that smarter systems can weather financial storms without collapsing.