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How Zanzibar's Health Workers Got a Digital Payday

May 29, 2025

Community health workers (CHWs) are the backbone of achieving universal health coverage. They play a crucial role in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. To keep them motivated and effective, paying them fairly is key. The World Health Organization and groups like the Community Health Impact

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Health Tech: The Global Health Check-Up

April 16, 2025

Many countries are using health technology assessment (HTA) to guide their healthcare choices. It is a method that helps nations decide which health services to provide and purchase. It relies on evidence to make informed decisions. The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a survey to understan

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Mental Health Help: Digital Support for Workers

February 25, 2025

Let's talk about a big problem. 1 in 4 people around the world will have a mental health issue at some point in their life. That's a lot of people. This is why it's so important to have easy-to-access support. In the workplace, there are many challenges that can affect mental health. These challen

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What Doctors Think About Treating Kids with Hepatitis C

February 7, 2025

You know what? There's a lot health care workers are not so sure about when it comes to treating young people with hepatitis C. We're talking about kids and teens living with this long-term illness. But wait, why's this important? The World Health Organization (WHO) is trying to update guid

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Bridging the Divide: Enhancing Global Brain Surgery Care

February 1, 2025

Everyone deserves top-notch medical care no matter where they live. Right now, there are huge differences in the level of brain surgery care around the world. Some places have state-of-the-art facilities while others are still using outdated methods. This isn't just about fancy equipment but also a

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Pakistan's Mental Health Innovation: A Digital Leap

January 28, 2025

Mental health is a global challenge, affecting people everywhere. Yet, many can't access help due to limited resources, stigma, or isolated living. Fortunately, there's a solution called Problem Management Plus (PM+), endorsed by the World Health Organization. This quick aid can do wonders, but it r

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Trump's Call to Leave WHO: What It Means

January 22, 2025

President Trump has signed an order to withdraw the U. S. from the World Health Organization (WHO). This move could cut a significant chunk of the WHO's funding, as the U. S. is one of its largest contributors. The reason given by the White House is that the WHO demands too much money from the U. S.

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Global Shifts in Biliary Tract Cancer Deaths, 2000-2022: A Worldwide Analysis

December 21, 2024

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs), like intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (eCCA), gallbladder cancer (GBC), and ampullary cancer, are tough to beat. Researchers looked at how death rates from these cancers changed over time. They checked out data from the World Healt

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How Effective is MyopiaEd? A Closer Look at WHO's Digital Solution

December 17, 2024

The world is seeing a quick increase in myopia, especially in East and Southeast Asia. Experts believe that the environment plays a big role in this, beyond genetics. To tackle this public health issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) created M

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Ireland's Cancer Warning: A Global Battle in the Making

November 18, 2024

Ever heard that alcohol isn't all fun and games? Well, Ireland is taking things seriously. They've made it a rule that all booze sold in their country must carry a warning label. The label says that alcohol can lead to deadly cancers. But not everyone is excited about this new rule. In fact, 12 coun