Tag: Global health

In 2022, only 15 cases of Guinea worm disease were reported, according to The Carter Center. This marks a significant ...

US funding cuts to HIV programs in Lesotho threaten to undermine years of progress in combating the epidemic. UNAIDS warns ...

Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences alumni are set to play a pivotal role in Pacific Partnership 2025. Their expertise ...

In a troubling exploration, NPR examines one of the most lead-polluted sites on the planet, highlighting severe health risks to ...

As diabetes rates surge across Africa, researchers are racing to understand the unique challenges posed by this trend. This escalating ...

The Yale School of Medicine has established a groundbreaking partnership with Liberia, focusing on improving healthcare access and addressing infectious ...

Eswatini's progress in combatting snakebite cases is jeopardized due to a recent freeze on USAID funding. This setback threatens critical ...

The World Bank has announced a new initiative to bolster universal health coverage in Papua New Guinea, aiming to enhance ...

Baylor College of Medicine's partnership in Eswatini focuses on improving healthcare access and education. Through innovative programs, BCM is enhancing ...

The National Health Sector Strategic Plan (NHSSP) 2024/25 - 2027/2028 for Eswatini aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality. The ...

In Zimbabwe, the combination of rising bribes and rationing of AIDS medicines is exacerbating the health crisis as cuts to ...

Cervical cancer remains a grave yet preventable threat in Malawi, where limited access to screening and treatment leads to high ...

Recent CDC reports highlight significant progress in the global effort to eradicate dracunculiasis (Guinea Worm Disease). From January 2023 to ...

Access to clean water in Malawi is a game-changer, dramatically improving health and education. UNICEF's initiatives focus on sustainable water ...

A recent study in The New England Journal of Medicine highlights the success of a program aimed at reducing birth-related ...

Seychelles is set to enhance its immunization efforts through a robust National Immunization Strategy, supported by WHO's technical assistance. This ...

Aid cuts are severely impacting Ethiopia’s malnourished children, with the UN World Food Programme warning that vital life-saving interventions are ...

Cameroon faces a significant challenge as it aims to catch up with vaccination goals set by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. ...

As Guinea worm eradication nears realization, UNICEF USA highlights the collaborative efforts of communities and health organizations. This milestone underscores ...

Togo has made significant strides in combating tuberculosis, according to the World Health Organization's Regional Office for Africa. Enhanced screening, ...