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Feminist lens needed to address women’s cancer care access

September 27, 2023

Women often face expectations to prioritize their families’ needs over their own health, leading to delayed healthcare seeking, says a Lancet report...

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Over 4.5 billion people denied vital healthcare services in 2021: report

September 19, 2023

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Two billion people also face severe financial hardship when paying out-of-pocket for the health services Over four and a half billion people, ranging from...

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Unsafe healthcare claims 3m lives a year: WHO launches Patient Safety Charter

September 15, 2023

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The agreement that outlines the core rights of all patients was signed at the conference held on September 12-13 at WHO headquarters in Geneva The World Health...

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G20 India summit: A 3-point formula to propel midwives, nurses into healthcare spotlight

September 8, 2023

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The G20 summit in India should prioritize areas that would advance the gender equity agenda for nurses, midwives, and women, recognizing them as key leaders in...

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8 million people about to lose access to life-saving health aid in Afghanistan: WHO

August 21, 2023

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The updated Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan for 2023 reveals a stark surge in the number of individuals urgently requiring humanitarian aid A new alert...

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WHO launches new global initiative on digital health

August 21, 2023

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The WHO said the pioneering effort is poised to reshape the healthcare landscape in the digital era, operating under the WHO’s purview as a network and...

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Relentless fighting in Sudan sparks alarming humanitarian crisis, WHO warns

July 26, 2023

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The conflict has also triggered a surge in the spread of diseases such as malaria, cholera, typhoid, and a potential polio outbreak The WHO warns that...

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From code to cure: Could ChatGPT be your future doctor?

July 19, 2023

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In a tech-savvy world where patients often turn to Google and other social media forums for advice about their health-related problems, it’s likely that...

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These are the world’s healthiest and unhealthiest countries

July 8, 2023

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Asia figured prominently in healthcare, with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan securing the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively HealthLEADS Desk...

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A doctor in Uttar Pradesh found to have 83 hospitals registered in his name

June 21, 2023

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The fact came to light during the process of verifying license renewal applications for hospitals and clinics A doctor in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has...