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fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

'Shared humanity' is their call to action, here and there - Harvard Gazette

Harvard-affiliated medical teams continue global health work in poor, dangerous regions despite funding cuts and political skepticism.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

TB is the #1 killer among infectious diseases. A new study says its toll could mount

U.S. foreign health-aid cuts could cause millions more tuberculosis cases and over two million additional deaths by 2030, hitting high-burden, low-capacity countries hardest.
Public health
fromNature
5 days ago

Your risk of dying from chronic disease has dropped - if you live in these countries

Probability of dying from non-communicable diseases before age 80 declined in most countries between 2010 and 2019, but improvements slowed in many nations.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

More children are obese than underweight, says Unicef

There are now more obese children than underweight children globally; about 188 million aged 5–19 are affected as ultra-processed diets displace traditional foods.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Mary Robinson condemns 'unfolding genocide' in Gaza, but steers clear of presidential comment as she is honoured in Dublin

Mary Robinson received the RCPI Stearne medal for outstanding contributions to global health, humanitarianism, human rights, and reframing climate change as a human-rights issue.
#bill-gates
fromSFGATE
4 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?

Public health
fromtime.com
4 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.
US news
fromThe Nation
3 months 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.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
4 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.
Public health
fromtime.com
4 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
fromNews Center
1 week ago

Study Explores Diet's Significant Role in Global Obesity - News Center

Dietary shifts associated with economic development drive global obesity increases more than differences in daily energy expenditure.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Water, water, everywhere! Why can't billions of folks get a drink or flush a toilet?

Over 2 billion people lack safe drinking water and 3.4 billion lack reliable sanitation, with low-income countries disproportionately affected.
#philanthropy
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Fundraising

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.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
Fundraising

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
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Bill Gates tells his foundation to spend it all by 2045 | TechCrunch

The Gates Foundation is set to wind down operations in 20 years, with Bill Gates pledging to donate 99% of his wealth.
Gates anticipates the foundation will spend over $200 billion within the next two decades.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
4 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.
Fundraising
fromArs Technica
4 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.
Public health
fromNature
3 weeks ago

David Nabarro obituary: global-health leader who fought malnutrition, malaria, Ebola and COVID-19

David Nabarro led global health responses—malnutrition, malaria, Ebola, COVID-19—advocated nutrition and sustainable development, and built partnerships at DFID, WHO and the UN.
fromInsideHook
4 weeks ago

Report: WHO Emergency Declaration Hasn't Stopped Mpox

The extremely limited availability of mpox vaccines in DRC has already drastically reduced the reach of the national strategic plan for vaccination against mpox. This means that without improved access to vaccines, thousands of people may be left unprotected.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Why antibiotics are like fossil fuels

In 1954, doctors recognized the problem of resistance to antibiotics due to natural selection. The concern was that effective treatments could quickly become ineffective.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

One neurosurgeon, 8 million patients

Morie Abibu, paralyzed and suffering from a growing mass near his spinal cord, requires urgent neurosurgery to prevent suffocation and a devastating end of life.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Bangladesh needs the world's help to keep up its remarkable progress in health care

Bangladesh has made significant public health improvements, including increased life expectancy and reduced mortality rates despite low health expenditure.
Women
fromFortune
1 month ago

Just 1% of health R&D targets women. The Gates Foundation aims to change that with $2.5 billion push

Women live longer than men but have shorter health spans.
Bill Gates is investing $200 billion to improve global health focusing on women and children.
Only 1% of healthcare R&D is focused on female-specific conditions.
Public health
fromWIRED
1 month ago

What's Inside the Tiny Miracle Food Pouches That Can Save the Lives of Starving Gazans

Plumpy'Nut is an effective, energy-dense therapeutic food saving children from severe acute malnutrition, but is facing supply shortages due to funding cuts.
#vaccination
#public-health
fromNature
2 months ago
Data science

Will Gates and other funders save massive public health database at risk from Trump cuts?

fromNature
2 months ago
Data science

Will Gates and other funders save massive public health database at risk from Trump cuts?

#hivaids
#pepfar
#foreign-aid
fromtheworld.org
9 months ago

The World

An estimated 107,500 people died from measles in 2023, most of them under the age of five, according to a new World Health Organization study.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The world keeps millions of vaccines on ice. Is it worth it?

In South Korea, a stockpile of oral cholera vaccines is in constant use, shipping about 5 million doses monthly to countries like Angola, Sudan, and South Sudan.
US news
US politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

The Rescissions Act of 2025 Threatens to Gut Numerous LGBTQ+-Related Programs - San Francisco Bay Times

The Trump administration pressures Congress to pass the Rescissions Act of 2025 to cut significant funding from numerous critical programs.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

How to de-Americanize global science

The US has historically contributed significantly to global health funding, but proposed cuts threaten future research collaborations.
#usaid
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

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

fromFortune
2 months 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 months 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 politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

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

Dismantling US foreign aid may lead to 14 million deaths by 2030, primarily affecting vulnerable populations.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Global pandemic agreement needs sustained pressure to succeed

The WHO Pandemic Agreement aims to improve global access to health products following COVID-19's challenges.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

I pioneered my country's newborn health-screening programme

Automated newborn health-screening significantly reduces the risk of undetected conditions, yet 70% of infants globally remain without access to such vital tests.
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

COVID-19 origin still inconclusive' after years-long WHO study

Efforts to uncover the origin of COVID-19 are ongoing as critical information remains undisclosed, necessitating the consideration of all hypotheses.
#vaccines
Public health
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Vaccine Efforts Have Slowed Or Reversed Over The Past 15 Years: Study

The Expanded Programme on Immunization has successfully increased global vaccination rates, but recent trends show worrying signs of stagnation and decline in coverage.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

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

Gun violence results in over 700 daily deaths worldwide, despite being a small fraction of overall deaths.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Millions of children at risk as global vaccine rates fall, study finds

Despite monumental vaccine rollout efforts leading to the saving of 154 million children, progress on immunization has stalled or even reversed, putting millions at risk.
Public health
Alternative medicine
fromJezebel
2 months ago

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

Ethiopian pharmacies sell abortion medication kits over-the-counter, highlighting the difference in access compared to the regulated, expensive environment in the US.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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

Lenacapavir could drastically reduce HIV infections if priced affordably, as it could be produced for just $25 a year.
US news
fromNature
2 months ago

US-China trade conflict threatens biomedical collaboration

US-China trade conflict hampers biomedical research in China, delaying projects and increasing costs.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Harrell E. Robinson on Building Global Healthcare from the Ground Up

I was born in Thomasville, Alabama, and raised in Florida. I'm the first male of seven siblings, and our parents, especially my father who was a preacher, taught us to live with purpose. Four of us were high school valedictorians. I studied chemistry and biology at Oakwood University and then entered Loma Linda Medical School, finishing in three years. I knew early on I wanted to help others.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Can lab-made blood make up for global shortages? DW 06/13/2025

"Blood donation services in many countries are unable to meet the demands for collecting and storing healthy blood, leading to critical shortages worldwide."
Alternative medicine
US news
fromTruthout
3 months 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
3 months 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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 months 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.
fromBig Think
3 months ago

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

"I try to be optimistic, but the truth is I live my life very close to despair."
Mental health
Public health
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Medical Student Advances Public Health at Home and Abroad - News Center

Lilian Bui emphasizes her commitment to addressing disparities in women's health and her global health experiences as pivotal to her medical education.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

WHO resolution helps reframe skin diseases as a global public health priority,' not a cosmetic issue'

Although this is a first step and national health systems still need to develop policies to implement the resolution, experts agree that the measure opens a new path for skin conditions to be seen not merely as an aesthetic issue but as a global public health priority.
Public health
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
3 months ago

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

The NIH's new policy banning foreign subawards threatens ongoing international clinical trials, causing uncertainty for researchers and participants.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Why giant statues of snakes popped up in Geneva

Snakebite is a significant yet overlooked global health crisis, causing severe injuries and deaths annually.
Public health
fromNews Center
3 months 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.
Public health
fromNature
3 months ago

Global measles eradication goal is urgently needed

The WHO's conclusion on measles eradication faces challenges due to inadequate global commitment.
#pandemic-agreement
Public health
fromFast Company
3 months 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
fromFast Company
3 months 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
fromtime.com
3 months 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
3 months 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.
#who
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
3 months 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.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
World politics

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.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
Public health

With US out, WHO director says it's running on budget of a local hospital

WHO anticipates over $2.6 billion in funding for 2026-2027, amid concerns of a $1.7 billion budget gap.
The organization's funding goals have been deemed not ambitious compared to the operating budget of a single hospital.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
3 months 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.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months 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.
philosophy
fromAeon
3 months ago

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

Neil Halloran's film, The Plea, illustrates the successful eradication of smallpox through data visualization and storytelling.
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months 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.
fromPrx
3 months ago

The World

Ruth López, a key figure in human rights advocacy in El Salvador, has been detained, raising concerns about the safety of activists in the region.
Canada news
#pandemic-preparedness
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
World politics

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
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months 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.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months 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
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months 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.nature.com
3 months ago

Genomics reveals zoonotic and sustained human Mpox spread in West Africa

The collaboration of researchers has significantly advanced our understanding of infectious diseases.
#gates-foundation
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Non-profit organizations

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Non-profit organizations

Gates Foundation will accelerate spending, wind down by 2045

Bill Gates announces a plan to accelerate the Gates Foundation's spending and sunset operations by 2045.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
4 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.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
4 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.
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