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Collaborating Locally Is Key For Progress Globally Towards Health-related SDGs

Geneva – A new progress report is being jointly released today by the 13 signatory agencies of the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All (SDG3 GAP). The report entitled “What worked? What didn’t? What’s next?” reflects four years of joint work by major multilateral agencies outlining what has and has not […]

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New Data: College Students More Likely to Self-Report High-Risk Mental and Behavioral Health Concerns Than Parents Perceive

MINNETONKA, Minn.: UnitedHealthcare announced new survey findings revealing college students are more likely to report they or a roommate or friend have encountered mental or behavioral health concerns over the past year, compared to what parents report knowing about their college-age children. The survey also found gaps in awareness among college students regarding how to […]

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Accelerated Action Needed To Ensure Safe Drinking-water, Sanitation And Hygiene For All

GENEVA – Urgent action is needed globally and locally to achieve safe and sustainably managed water, sanitation and hygiene for all in order to prevent devastating impacts on the health of millions of people. Findings from WHO and UN-Water’s Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) report show that acceleration is needed in […]

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China strives to balance dynamic COVID-19 control and economic growth

BEIJING, June 13, 2022 — Under a people-centered development philosophy, China prioritizes people’s lives and health as the country is still pursuing a dynamic approach to ensure both epidemic control and social, economic development. Beijing has continued to fine-tune its anti-COVID-19 approach, making it even more scientifically sound, precise and effective, so as to minimize […]

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UNICEF and WHO Warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions for Measles Outbreaks, Affecting Children

Reported worldwide measles cases increased by 79 per cent in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, as WHO and UNICEF warn conditions ripe for serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses An increase in measles cases in January and February 2022 is a worrying sign of a heightened risk for […]

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“Africa Cannot Outsource Its Healthcare Security To The Benevolence Of Others”

TUNIS, Tunisia, 06 February 2022 / PRN Africa / — African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that the most important lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic for Africa is the need to build a defense mechanism against external shocks, especially in healthcare and financial security. “Investing in health is investing in national […]

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Pfizer and Alex Therapeutics announce a Strategic Commercial Partnership to provide evidence-based Digital Therapeutics to patients, starting in Germany

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Stockholm-based Digital Therapeutics (DTx) company Alex Therapeutics and world leading pharmaceutical company Pfizer have joined forces to provide evidence based, clinically validated and personalized digital therapies to patients. Together, the companies cover a broad range of expertise in the fields of medicine, marketing, clinical validation, AI, software development […]

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CVS Health and Uber Health Collaborate to Advance Health Equity in Communities Nationwide

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced a collaboration with Uber Health, Uber’s healthcare arm, to provide critical transportation support at no cost to people who need it most when seeking access to medical care, work or educational programs. The relationship is part of Health Zones, CVS Health’s new […]

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More than half a billion people pushed or pushed further into extreme poverty due to health care costs

GENEVA, 10 December 2021 — COVID-19 pandemic disrupts health services worldwide New evidence compiled by the World Health Organization and the World Bank shows that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to halt two decades of global progress towards Universal Health Coverage. The organizations also reveal that more than half a billion people are being pushed […]

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The American Diabetes Association and DaVita Raise Awareness about the Link between Diabetes and Kidney Disease during American Diabetes Month

DENVER, Nov. 1, 2021 — In honor of American Diabetes Month® (ADM), the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and DaVita are coming together to educate Americans about the connection between diabetes and kidney disease. Throughout the month of November, both organizations will be sharing resources to inform people about taking steps to help prevent or slow […]

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