Tag: #GlobalHealth
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ARTEMISIA TO UNITE GLOBAL EXPERTS IN ARUSHA
Exploring Artemisia’s promise for health, agriculture, and climate resilience on a global stage. Arusha, Tanzania, will host the groundbreaking first International Symposium on Artemisia from October 8-10, 2025. The event, co-hosted by the Aga Khan Foundation, AKU, and others, will gather over 200 experts worldwide to share research and policies on Artemisia’s medicinal uses, including…
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EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DRC SHOWS HOPEFUL SIGNS BUT FACES CHALLENGES
Kasai’s Ebola case numbers stabilize as partners ramp up response despite funding and logistics hurdles. The Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, now totals 64 cases with 53 deaths, but 12 patients have recovered, highlighting the benefits of early treatment. The Ministry of Health and WHO report expanded treatment capacity from 10…
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FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TACKLE UNSAFE ABORTION, CUT MATERNAL DEATHS IN NIGERIA
Unsafe abortion kills thousands yearly; government pushes for awareness, better healthcare access. The Federal Government has pledged strong action against unsafe abortion, a leading cause of maternal mortality in Nigeria, during the International Safe Abortion Conference in Abuja. Dr Binyerem Ukaire highlighted 456,000 unsafe abortions occur yearly in Nigeria, contributing to 10% of maternal deaths…
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EBERE OKEREKE WARNS U.S. AMERICA FIRST HEALTH STRATEGY UNDERMINES AFRICA’S HEALTH SOVEREIGNTY
Africa urged to unite and protect its health future amid shifting global aid dynamics. Ebere Okereke of the Tony Blair Institute cautions that the new U.S. America First Global Health Strategy risks weakening Africa’s health sovereignty by prioritizing U.S. interests over continental goals. She critiques the strategy’s blame on African inefficiency, ignoring donor-driven dependency, and…
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AFRICA CDC, PARTNERS HOST WORKSHOP TO BOOST VACCINE TECH TRANSFER IN AFRICA
Paving the way for Africa to produce 60% of its vaccines by 2040 through technology and collaboration. The Africa CDC, with Team Europe, AVMI, and Ghana’s NVI, is running a workshop in Accra to finalize guidelines for vaccine tech transfer and strengthen local manufacturing. Despite hosting 17% of the world’s population, Africa produces under 1%…
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WHO REJECTS CLAIMS LINKING PARACETAMOL OR VACCINES TO AUTISM
WHO warns misinformation on vaccines threatens global health gains. The WHO responded to President Trump’s autism remarks, saying evidence linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism is inconsistent and vaccines do not cause autism. WHO highlights vaccines’ proven record in saving over 150 million lives, urging caution against misinformation that risks reversing decades of progress and…
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GATES FOUNDATION PLEDGES $912M TO GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TB, AND MALARIA
A bold investment to save millions of lives and fight deadly diseases by 2045. The Gates Foundation commits $912 million over three years to the Global Fund, boosting its total support to $4.9 billion since 2002. Bill Gates highlights the Fund’s impact in saving 70 million lives and urges global leaders to increase health investments…
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CRISPR GENE EDITING BREAKTHROUGH BRINGS NEW HOPE FOR HIV CURE
Cutting-edge technology targets and removes hidden HIV virus, paving way for potential cure. Scientists have used CRISPR to edit out HIV’s DNA from immune cells, tackling latent viral reservoirs that current treatments can’t reach. Early lab and human trials show promise in transforming HIV from a chronic condition to a curable disease, offering new hope…
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WORLD HEALTH ORG: 720,000+ DIE BY SUICIDE ANNUALLY, URGES SHIFT IN NARRATIVE
WHO calls for ending stigma and boosting mental health support to save lives worldwide. WHO reports over 720,000 suicides yearly, with most occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds, driven by crises, mental health issues, and social isolation. Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus urges breaking silence, fostering empathy,…
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GLOBAL SCHOOL MEALS REACH 466 MILLION CHILDREN, BOOSTING EDUCATION AND JOBS
School meal programs grow by 80 million kids since 2020, unlocking health, learning, and economic benefits worldwide. The World Food Programme reports 466 million children now receive nutritious school meals—a 20% increase fueled by rising government investments. Beyond hunger relief, school meals enhance attendance, cognitive function, and education quality, while creating millions of jobs in…
