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A life-saving oxygen plant in Rivers State, Nigeria has been serving patients across three states since 2023. Now UNICEF and partners are working to boost its capacity and make it even more reliable.
Mexico's largest public healthcare system just announced it's converting nearly 11,000 temporary workers into permanent employees, part of a sweeping 120-day plan that includes pay raises and thousands of new hospital beds. The initiative will directly improve care for millions of patients across the country.
Six Manila-area neighborhoods received life-saving medicines through a government charity program this week. The donations will help residents who can't afford prescriptions access the healthcare they need.
Dr. Martin Akpan just proved you can save lives and write bestselling novels. The Akwa Ibom physician earned Nigeria's highest literary honor while maintaining a full medical career spanning four decades.
America eliminated measles in 2000 through community health workers who went door to door building trust. A physician who fought disease outbreaks worldwide says we need that same personal approach now.
In a world-spanning survey of 23,530 people across 32 countries, medical doctors emerged as the most trusted profession while politicians tied for last place. The findings show people still believe in those who heal, teach, and discover.
Pennsylvania workers are celebrating the state's lowest unemployment rate in three years at just 3.6%. More people are finding jobs, especially in education and healthcare, marking real economic progress for families across the state.
For the first time in over a decade, America's leading OB-GYN organization is putting hormone therapy at the top of the list for treating menopause symptoms. This shift means millions of women suffering through hot flashes and night sweats can finally get real relief instead of being told to just exercise more or drink wine.
After 12 years, doctors have updated menopause treatment guidelines with more safe options than ever before. Two million women who enter menopause each year now have access to personalized care that actually works.
New health guidelines strongly recommend hormone therapy for menopause and perimenopause symptoms, offering validated relief options to millions of women. The updated recommendations mark a significant shift in how doctors approach this natural life transition.
A clinical pharmacist spent years believing patients stopped medications because they forgot or experienced side effects. Deeper conversations revealed the real reasons were often hidden beneath guilt and shame.
Trained volunteers are stepping up to help older adults understand confusing Medicare changes at no cost. The free program ensures seniors don't miss out on benefits they've earned.