International News

African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and

Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance
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Tuberculosis resurges as top infectious disease killer

The World Health Organization (WHO) today published a new report on tuberculosis revealing that approximately
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Sweet Cravings Linked to Depression and Diabetes Risks

Research links a preference for sweets to higher risks of depression, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
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Conflict, climate change increase hunger and malnutrition across Africa

While the world’s farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet’s nearly 8
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Melinda French Gates launches a $250 million women’s health fund

Melinda French Gates is shedding more light on her $1 billion plan to promote women’s rights, announcing
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Type 2 Diabetes: Study Reveals How

Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, but replacing
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EU and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Announce New Financing

The need for these initiatives is significant, as over 257 million women and girls globally
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DR Congo receives first shipment of mpox vaccines

Authorities aim to start vaccinations in October but face logistical challenges as doses need to
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Ministry of Health calls for increased awareness to address postpartum

The Ministry of Health has designated August as a month of awareness for Postpartum Hemorrhage
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Phone-free education: Catholic schools rise to the challenge

As K–12 students trickle back into school this fall, educators hope they may find it
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