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While No Human-to-Human Transmission Yet, Scientists Are Concerned About Rapid Spread of Avian Flu

Infectious Diseases

While no cases of human-to-human transmission have been recorded in the current H5N1 avian outbreak, scientists are concerned about its transmission ...

New US Global Health Security Strategy Cements Bilateral Support to 100 Countries

Pandemics & Emergencies

The US plans to double the number of countries it supports to prevent infectious disease outbreaks, opting for bilateral agreements with ...

Unlocking the Potential of Pharmacogenomics in Africa

Pharmacogenomics research in Africa transcends mere regional healthcare improvements: it represents a pivotal step in addressing pressing global health challenges and ...

Immunisation Saved At Least 154 Million Lives Over Past 50 Years – WHO

Infectious Diseases

Immunisation has saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years, since the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its ...

‘The Best Way To Save Orangutans Could Actually Be To Save People’

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ILO: Excessive Heat Linked to Climate Change Affects 70% of Workers

Over 70% of the world’s workforce faces potential health risks due to climate change, according to the latest report by ...

26/04/2024

Colombia Issues Compulsory License to Enable it to Access Generic HIV Drug, Dolutegravir

The government of Colombia has issued its first-ever compulsory license to enable access to generic versions of the key HIV ...

25/04/2024

United Kingdom Pushes Ahead With ‘Smoke-Free Generation’ Tobacco Law

“Having taken up smoking at the age of 14, I was smoking 40 [cigarettes] a day by the age of ...

23/04/2024

‘The Best Way To Save Orangutans Could Actually Be To Save People’

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Unlocking the Potential of Pharmacogenomics in Africa

Bed Nets Treated With Two Insecticides Instead of One Are Much More Effective Against Malaria

Malaria & Neglected Diseases

Sudan Gets Donor Boost As First Anniversary of War is Marked by Famine and Mass Displacement

Humanitarian Crises

Nigeria Becomes First Country in World to Roll out New Five-in-One Meningitis Vaccine

Medicines & Vaccines

Global Health Policy in Geneva & Worldwide

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Unlocking the Potential of Pharmacogenomics in Africa

Bed Nets Treated With Two Insecticides Instead of One Are Much More Effective Against Malaria

Malaria & Neglected Diseases

Sudan Gets Donor Boost As First Anniversary of War is Marked by Famine and Mass Displacement

Humanitarian Crises

Nigeria Becomes First Country in World to Roll out New Five-in-One Meningitis Vaccine

Medicines & Vaccines

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Challenging the Status Quo: Six Steps Towards Empowering Communities in Global Health

‘Use Your Voice’ to Keep Policymakers Accountable, Former WHO Head Margaret Chan Tells Public Health Students

From Colonial Legacies to Community Empowerment: A Paradigm Shift in Global Healthcare

Chagas Disease: A Story of Neglect and Hope Shared by Author Daisy Hernández

‘Impossible to Have Healthy People on a Sick Planet’: Fighting Back Against Air Pollution

Coalition Calls to Expand Self-Care Guidelines, Proposes WHO Resolution

Changes in Mindset and Decision-making Needed to Improve Health Coverage

United for Self-Care Coalition: WHO Resolution on Self-care Key to Achieving UHC

One Pandemic: Two Heroes – How Social Media Drove Debate Around Mexico’s Response to COVID-19

World Needs Ambitious Pandemic Accord – ‘Failing is Not an Option’ says German MP