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JSI is honored to receive recognition from Global Health 50/50 in its 2024 report as a High Performer and Fast Riser. The report evaluates gender-related policies across 200 global health…

Charlottesville, VA – In a collaborative effort to address opioid-use disorder among the city’s unhoused residents, UVA Health and The Haven, a local day shelter and housing resource, have launched…

Fresno State’s head football coach Jeff Tedford has announced his resignation due to health concerns. The decision comes after a “recent medical check-up” revealed issues that prompted Tedford, 62, to…

Malawi has officially declared an end to the country’s worst cholera outbreak, which began in March 2022 and claimed nearly 2,000 lives. The announcement was made on Monday by the…

Health equity is a term that underscores the fair and just opportunity for all individuals to achieve their highest level of health. The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Institute for Diversity…

UC San Diego Health has once again secured the No. 1 ranking in San Diego and has also received the prestigious “Honor Roll” designation in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &…

Côte d’Ivoire has made a significant stride in the fight against malaria by becoming the first country to roll out the new R21/Matrix-M vaccine. The inaugural vaccination took place in…

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has recently implemented new statewide emergency medical services (EMS) protocols aimed at enhancing the capabilities and decision-making speed of first responders across the…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated the first interregional meeting focused on the governance of the private health sector to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This historic event, held…

The recently released global foresight report, Navigating New Horizons – A Global Foresight Report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing, highlights eight critical global shifts that exacerbate the interconnected crises…

The Mediterranean diet, renowned for its numerous health benefits for adults, might also significantly improve children’s heart health, according to a recent study. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study…

The Health Ministry has confirmed that 440 individuals have been diagnosed with West Nile fever, with 32 fatalities reported. This marks a significant public health concern as Israel grapples with…

ESCONDIDO, Calif. – Winston, a cherished western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, has died at the age of 52 after experiencing multiple health issues. The park…

July 15, 2024 David William Wonnocott, 50, who faces charges for making death threats against Brittany Higgins, her partner David Sharaz, and their dog, has undergone successful treatment for his…

July 15, 2024 Staff members of the Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) have issued a strong call for the resignation of the entire board, citing critical lapses in federal compliance that…

July 15, 2024 Initial findings reveal that the pod of 77 pilot whales, tragically stranded on Orkney’s Sanday island, were healthy before the incident, according to experts. The stranding, described…

July 15, 2024 The Health Department at Tihar Jail has stated that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is under constant medical supervision and his vital signs remain normal, despite slight…

July 15, 2024 The Health Service Executive (HSE) has lifted its recruitment freeze, which was put into effect last October. The termination of this freeze was confirmed by HSE CEO…

Global childhood immunization levels stagnated in 2023, leaving an additional 2.7 million children un- and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to the latest data from the World…

The New Zealand government recently announced ambitious targets for improving mental health care, aiming to address the nation’s mental health crisis. While these targets, introduced by Mental Health Minister Matt…