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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Progress unravelled, and millions left vulnerable: how British aid cuts threaten British health too | Sarah Champion

Global aid reductions threaten decades of health progress, risking the resurgence of preventable diseases and undermining both humanitarian and national interests.
Public health
fromScienceDaily
3 weeks ago

Exercise and eat your veggies: Privileged prescriptions like these don't always reduce risk of heart disease

Universal heart health recommendations may not be applicable across different income countries, necessitating a tailored approach based on local conditions.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Bill Gates Will Close Gates Foundation by 2045, Give Fortune to Global Health

Bill Gates plans to infuse $200 billion into global health initiatives by 2045, in response to declining funding despite the current global health crisis.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

25 million deaths: what could happen if the US ends global health funding

Significant US funding cuts could lead to 25 million deaths globally over the next 15 years, emphasizing the importance of ongoing financial support for health initiatives.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Trump blew up the global fight against AIDS. Can it recover?

US support for global HIV treatment severely decreased, risking millions of lives due to halted programs.
PEPFAR is crucial for global health, financing 70% of the HIV/AIDS response.
Non-profit organizations
fromeuronews
1 month ago

UNAIDS to slash workforce by more than half as major funding dries up

UNAIDS plans to cut its workforce by over half and restructure due to severe funding cuts affecting global HIV efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Progress unravelled, and millions left vulnerable: how British aid cuts threaten British health too | Sarah Champion

Global aid reductions threaten decades of health progress, risking the resurgence of preventable diseases and undermining both humanitarian and national interests.
Public health
fromScienceDaily
3 weeks ago

Exercise and eat your veggies: Privileged prescriptions like these don't always reduce risk of heart disease

Universal heart health recommendations may not be applicable across different income countries, necessitating a tailored approach based on local conditions.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Bill Gates Will Close Gates Foundation by 2045, Give Fortune to Global Health

Bill Gates plans to infuse $200 billion into global health initiatives by 2045, in response to declining funding despite the current global health crisis.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

25 million deaths: what could happen if the US ends global health funding

Significant US funding cuts could lead to 25 million deaths globally over the next 15 years, emphasizing the importance of ongoing financial support for health initiatives.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Trump blew up the global fight against AIDS. Can it recover?

US support for global HIV treatment severely decreased, risking millions of lives due to halted programs.
PEPFAR is crucial for global health, financing 70% of the HIV/AIDS response.
Non-profit organizations
fromeuronews
1 month ago

UNAIDS to slash workforce by more than half as major funding dries up

UNAIDS plans to cut its workforce by over half and restructure due to severe funding cuts affecting global HIV efforts.
#trump-administration
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Why the WHO could control the world during an outbreak of 'Disease X'

Trump signed an executive order banning dangerous biological research while reinforcing U.S. distancing from WHO amid global health vulnerabilities.
US news
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Administration Is Eliminating USAID's Entire International Workforce

The Trump administration is consolidating all foreign assistance programs under the State Department, dismantling USAID and affecting millions in need.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Why the WHO could control the world during an outbreak of 'Disease X'

Trump signed an executive order banning dangerous biological research while reinforcing U.S. distancing from WHO amid global health vulnerabilities.
US news
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Administration Is Eliminating USAID's Entire International Workforce

The Trump administration is consolidating all foreign assistance programs under the State Department, dismantling USAID and affecting millions in need.
#vaccines
Coronavirus
fromNature
2 months ago

First global pandemic treaty agreed - without the US

Nations have reached a historic accord to strengthen global preparedness and response to pandemics, marking a significant advancement in global health cooperation.
Coronavirus
fromNature
2 months ago

First global pandemic treaty agreed - without the US

Nations have reached a historic accord to strengthen global preparedness and response to pandemics, marking a significant advancement in global health cooperation.
#covid-19
Coronavirus
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

WHO member countries agree on a draft pandemic treaty' to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakes

The World Health Organization has introduced a draft pandemic treaty to enhance global preparedness for future health crises.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence

The WHO adopted a binding agreement to enhance global pandemic preparedness.
Absence of U.S. participation raises concerns about treaty effectiveness.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

WHO member countries agree on a draft pandemic treaty' to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakes

The World Health Organization has introduced a draft pandemic treaty to enhance global preparedness for future health crises.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence

The WHO adopted a binding agreement to enhance global pandemic preparedness.
Absence of U.S. participation raises concerns about treaty effectiveness.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

US Gun Violence Is Too High, But 39 Countries Are Still Worse

Globally, gun violence is not among the leading causes of death, but more than 700 people are killed by interpersonal gun violence every day.
US news
#healthcare-access
Venture
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

David Paton pioneered global eye care through Project Orbis, a unique flying hospital initiative.
fromJezebel
2 days ago
Alternative medicine

How a $5 Pack of Abortion Pills in Ethiopia Sparked a Movement to 'Demedicalize' Access in the U.S.

Venture
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

David Paton pioneered global eye care through Project Orbis, a unique flying hospital initiative.
fromJezebel
2 days ago
Alternative medicine

How a $5 Pack of Abortion Pills in Ethiopia Sparked a Movement to 'Demedicalize' Access in the U.S.

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Tobacco exposure killed more than 7m people in 2023, study finds

Tobacco exposure is one of the most significant risk factors identified in the Global Burden of Disease study 2023, contributing to approximately one in eight deaths worldwide.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

HIV-ending' drug could be made for just $25 per patient a year, say researchers

We have been urging Gilead to make lenacapavir available and affordable for all who need it.
Coronavirus
#biomedical-research
#humanitarian-aid
US news
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

USAID Cuts Lead to Global Rise in Death, Hunger, Poverty, and Disease

The dismantling of USAID may lead to preventable deaths and harms global aid efforts.
US news
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

USAID Cuts Lead to Global Rise in Death, Hunger, Poverty, and Disease

The dismantling of USAID may lead to preventable deaths and harms global aid efforts.
#healthcare
#tuberculosis
Mental health
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

'Everything is Tuberculosis' author John Green on writing, anxiety, and illness

John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis' highlights the ongoing TB crisis and critiques global inaction in addressing preventable deaths.
fromNature
4 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

NIH grant cuts will axe clinical trials abroad - and could leave thousands without care

Mental health
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

'Everything is Tuberculosis' author John Green on writing, anxiety, and illness

John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis' highlights the ongoing TB crisis and critiques global inaction in addressing preventable deaths.
fromNature
4 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

NIH grant cuts will axe clinical trials abroad - and could leave thousands without care

#bill-gates
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bill Gates Say He Will Give Away 'Virtually All His Wealth' Within 20 Years-Does That Include His $130 Million Mansion?

Bill Gates plans to disband the Gates Foundation in 20 years to donate nearly all his wealth.
He intends to focus on urgent global issues without a legacy mindset.
Fundraising
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Elon Musk is responsible for "killing the world's poorest children," says Bill Gates

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for potentially harming global health through cuts to US development assistance.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why Bill Gates is giving away his money faster

The Gates Foundation is committing over $200 billion to global health efforts, focusing on maternal and infant mortality, diseases, and poverty alleviation.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bill Gates Say He Will Give Away 'Virtually All His Wealth' Within 20 Years-Does That Include His $130 Million Mansion?

Bill Gates plans to disband the Gates Foundation in 20 years to donate nearly all his wealth.
He intends to focus on urgent global issues without a legacy mindset.
Fundraising
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Elon Musk is responsible for "killing the world's poorest children," says Bill Gates

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for potentially harming global health through cuts to US development assistance.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why Bill Gates is giving away his money faster

The Gates Foundation is committing over $200 billion to global health efforts, focusing on maternal and infant mortality, diseases, and poverty alleviation.
#who
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the U.S. won't sign the WHO's new pandemic response treaty

The first global pandemic agreement was adopted to improve health preparations worldwide, though the U.S. did not participate.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Pandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025

The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health

WHO's new Pandemic Agreement enhances global health preparedness for future pandemics through international collaboration and commitments.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Countries reach landmark deal on tackling future pandemics, WHO says

A landmark agreement on pandemic response was reached by WHO members, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism in global health.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

World agrees pandemic accord for tackling outbreaks of disease

Global leaders reached a significant pandemic agreement to enhance future health outbreak responses.
The agreement emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and resilience against pandemics.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Global measles eradication goal is urgently needed

The WHO's conclusion on measles eradication faces challenges due to inadequate global commitment.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the U.S. won't sign the WHO's new pandemic response treaty

The first global pandemic agreement was adopted to improve health preparations worldwide, though the U.S. did not participate.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Pandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025

The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health

WHO's new Pandemic Agreement enhances global health preparedness for future pandemics through international collaboration and commitments.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Countries reach landmark deal on tackling future pandemics, WHO says

A landmark agreement on pandemic response was reached by WHO members, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism in global health.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

World agrees pandemic accord for tackling outbreaks of disease

Global leaders reached a significant pandemic agreement to enhance future health outbreak responses.
The agreement emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and resilience against pandemics.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Global measles eradication goal is urgently needed

The WHO's conclusion on measles eradication faces challenges due to inadequate global commitment.
Public health
fromNews Center
4 weeks ago

Global Health Education Day Celebrates Mentorship and Collaboration - News Center

The Global Health Education Day emphasized collaboration and innovation in tackling global health challenges amid complex funding issues.
#foreign-aid
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
fromAeon
1 month ago

Humanity eradicated smallpox 45 years ago. It's a story worth remembering | Aeon Videos

In his latest work, The Plea, Halloran explores how smallpox went from perhaps the deadliest infectious disease in human history to a fading memory.
philosophy
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

More than 1 billion young people will suffer from health problems by 2030

The health of adolescents is at a tipping point, requiring urgent action to address emerging threats and inequalities in care.
Canada news
fromPrx
1 month ago

The World

Human rights defender Ruth López arrested in El Salvador raises alarm.
Canada becomes the first G7 nation to adopt small modular nuclear reactors.
WHO approves a new pandemic agreement for global preparedness.
Sonideros symbolize cultural pride and community identity in Mexico City.
#pandemic-preparedness
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pandemics, pathogens and being prepared: why the work to identify emerging threats never stops

Pandemics are becoming more common, and global preparedness is critical for future health threats.
World politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response

WHO member countries approved a historic agreement to enhance pandemic preparedness and ensure equitable distribution of medical supplies.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pandemics, pathogens and being prepared: why the work to identify emerging threats never stops

Pandemics are becoming more common, and global preparedness is critical for future health threats.
World politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response

WHO member countries approved a historic agreement to enhance pandemic preparedness and ensure equitable distribution of medical supplies.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
1 month ago

TIME Reveals the 2025 TIME100 Health List of the World's Most Influential People in Health

TIME releases its second annual TIME100 Health list, celebrating individuals influencing global health.
#usaid
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Could polio be poised for a comeback?

Polio eradication efforts face challenges as funding cuts raise concerns about possible resurgence in cases, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Dissolving USAID could lead to an additional 14 million deaths by 2030

Funding cuts by Washington could lead to 14 million needless deaths worldwide, predominantly affecting children under five.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Could polio be poised for a comeback?

Polio eradication efforts face challenges as funding cuts raise concerns about possible resurgence in cases, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Dissolving USAID could lead to an additional 14 million deaths by 2030

Funding cuts by Washington could lead to 14 million needless deaths worldwide, predominantly affecting children under five.
Mental health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The countries where people 'flourish' the most, revealed

Countries such as Indonesia and Israel are flourishing more than the UK, which ranked 20th in a global survey.
#antimicrobial-resistance
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lack of access to antibiotics is driving spread of superbugs, finds research

Less than 7% of people in poorer countries with severe drug-resistant infections receive necessary antibiotics, fueling suffering and antimicrobial resistance.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lack of access to antibiotics is driving spread of superbugs, finds research

Less than 7% of people in poorer countries with severe drug-resistant infections receive necessary antibiotics, fueling suffering and antimicrobial resistance.
#us-foreign-aid
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.
Cancer
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Geographic and age variations in mutational processes in colorectal cancer

Understanding cancer requires a global perspective, considering diverse environmental and genetic factors.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Kidney disease is a worldwide killer. Treat it that way

The 78th World Health Assembly should prioritize chronic kidney disease amidst ongoing global health crises.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: The first colossal squid caught on camera in its natural habitat

Crows demonstrate impressive geometric skills, successfully identifying odd shapes, enhancing understanding of animal cognition.
A global pandemic accord has been established to improve responses and equity in sharing medical resources during health crises.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Atkinson Hall opens as a hub for research, collaboration | Cornell Chronicle

"This investment is the physical embodiment of the Atkinson family's long-term commitment to research that makes a tangible difference in the well-being of people and the planet."
OMG science
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Savage' UK cuts will deprive 55m people of aid around the world

The UK foreign aid cuts significantly impact millions, especially women and girls, reducing access to essential resources and services.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Aid cuts could have pandemic-like effects' on maternal deaths, WHO warns

Aid cuts risk increasing maternal mortality rates, especially affecting pregnant women in conflict zones.
Cutbacks in healthcare funding could lead to a return to pre-2016 levels of maternal death rates.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How will the deep cuts at the Centers for Disease Control affect global programs?

CDC's closure of the Maternal and Child Health Branch severely impacts global health initiatives for mothers and children affected by HIV.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has its billion dollar grant cut by Trump administration

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has vaccinated 1.1 billion children since its founding in 2000, helping lower-resource countries combat devastating diseases.
US news
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

University of Pennsylvania student inspired to be urologist is closer to becoming a doctor on Match Day 2025

"I have witnessed firsthand your compassion, your dedication, and the profound empathy that will define you as physicians," said Dr. Susan Rose, senior vice dean for Medical Education at the Perelman School of Medicine.
Medicine
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