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Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months 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.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months 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-contributions
#hivaids
Public health
fromNature
2 months 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.
Public health
fromNature
2 months 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.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Pillars of Social Connection

The World Health Organization launched a flagship report declaring social connections a global public health priority, reflecting the importance of social connection for global health.
Relationships
#vaccination
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
2 months ago

UN warns of rise in vaccine-preventable diseases DW 04/24/2025

Global outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases are surging due to funding cuts and decreased vaccination efforts amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
2 months ago

UN warns of rise in vaccine-preventable diseases DW 04/24/2025

Global outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases are surging due to funding cuts and decreased vaccination efforts amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

First malaria treatment for newborn babies approved for use

Coartem Baby, developed by Medicines for Malaria Venture and Novartis, is the first malaria drug approved for infants and those weighing under 11 pounds.
Public health
#usaid
US news
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
US news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

President Trump Is Demolishing America's Global Soft Power

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk's humanitarian cuts and pledges $200 billion to global health over 20 years.
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Bill Gates was right to defend USAID amid Elon Musk's attacks-take it from someone who experienced its impact

US news
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
US news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

President Trump Is Demolishing America's Global Soft Power

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk's humanitarian cuts and pledges $200 billion to global health over 20 years.
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Bill Gates was right to defend USAID amid Elon Musk's attacks-take it from someone who experienced its impact

fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The challenge at UN aid conference: Governments cannot paper over the cracks in development funding

World leaders face immense challenges in securing funds for development. Aid cuts have disrupted health and humanitarian work while economic instability drains government resources.
US politics
#us-foreign-aid
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Over 14 million people could die from Trump administration cuts to U.S. foreign aid, study finds

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Over 14 million people could die from Trump administration cuts to U.S. foreign aid, study finds

#covid-19
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.
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.
#child-health
#public-health
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
3 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
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Global health funding faces worst crisis in memory', WHO chief says

Global health financing is at serious risk as donor support declines, and the WHO faces severe budget cuts affecting healthcare worldwide.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Tuberculosis: An ancient killer we can't seem to defeat DW 04/18/2025

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health crisis, affecting 10 million annually despite available treatments.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
3 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
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Global health funding faces worst crisis in memory', WHO chief says

Global health financing is at serious risk as donor support declines, and the WHO faces severe budget cuts affecting healthcare worldwide.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Tuberculosis: An ancient killer we can't seem to defeat DW 04/18/2025

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health crisis, affecting 10 million annually despite available treatments.
#public-safety
#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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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 weeks 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 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#tuberculosis
Mental health
fromBig Think
1 month 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
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

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

Mental health
fromBig Think
1 month 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
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

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

#who
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.
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.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
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.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

For the first time, the U.S. is absent from WHO's annual assembly. What's the impact?

The U.S. absence at the WHO meeting signifies a significant shift in global health leadership.
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.
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.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
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.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

For the first time, the U.S. is absent from WHO's annual assembly. What's the impact?

The U.S. absence at the WHO meeting signifies a significant shift in global health leadership.
Public health
fromNews Center
1 month 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.
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.
#bill-gates
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

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

Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Bill Gates speeds up charitable spending in an updated plan to give away most of his wealth by 2045

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune in the next 20 years to tackle urgent global issues.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months 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
2 months 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.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Bill Gates speeds up charitable spending in an updated plan to give away most of his wealth by 2045

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune in the next 20 years to tackle urgent global issues.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
2 months 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.
Mental health
fromMail Online
2 months 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.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
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
3 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.
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