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US Budget Cuts Threaten Global HIV/AIDS Progress
The 31st Sidaction appeal highlights the urgent need for increased funding for HIV/AIDS research and prevention in the face of US budget cuts and persistent public misconceptions, threatening to reverse years of progress and increase global health disparities.
US Budget Cuts Threaten Global HIV/AIDS Progress
The 31st Sidaction appeal highlights the urgent need for increased funding for HIV/AIDS research and prevention in the face of US budget cuts and persistent public misconceptions, threatening to reverse years of progress and increase global health disparities.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Household Air Pollution Caused 3.1 Million Deaths in 2021
Household air pollution from solid cooking fuels contributed to 3.1 million deaths globally in 2021, mostly in low-income countries, despite a decrease in global exposure; Sub-Saharan Africa had the highest exposure rate (78.8%), while high-income countries had only 0.4%.
Household Air Pollution Caused 3.1 Million Deaths in 2021
Household air pollution from solid cooking fuels contributed to 3.1 million deaths globally in 2021, mostly in low-income countries, despite a decrease in global exposure; Sub-Saharan Africa had the highest exposure rate (78.8%), while high-income countries had only 0.4%.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts Cripple African Healthcare
The Trump administration's 83% cut to foreign aid contracts, effective March 10, has severely disrupted healthcare programs in Africa, specifically impacting HIV, tuberculosis, and maternal health services, causing widespread panic and jeopardizing the lives of thousands.
Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts Cripple African Healthcare
The Trump administration's 83% cut to foreign aid contracts, effective March 10, has severely disrupted healthcare programs in Africa, specifically impacting HIV, tuberculosis, and maternal health services, causing widespread panic and jeopardizing the lives of thousands.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Long COVID Affects 5% in NHS England Survey, Underscoring Health Inequalities
An NHS England survey of more than 750,000 people reveals that almost 5% have long COVID, while 10% are unsure; the condition disproportionately affects deprived areas and specific demographic groups, highlighting a significant healthcare challenge and economic burden.
Long COVID Affects 5% in NHS England Survey, Underscoring Health Inequalities
An NHS England survey of more than 750,000 people reveals that almost 5% have long COVID, while 10% are unsure; the condition disproportionately affects deprived areas and specific demographic groups, highlighting a significant healthcare challenge and economic burden.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Polypill Proposed for Widespread Heart Disease Prevention
A BMJ opinion piece proposes a polypill containing statins and blood pressure medications for all over-50s to prevent heart disease, potentially saving thousands of lives, despite criticism that it targets a 'healthy' system.
Polypill Proposed for Widespread Heart Disease Prevention
A BMJ opinion piece proposes a polypill containing statins and blood pressure medications for all over-50s to prevent heart disease, potentially saving thousands of lives, despite criticism that it targets a 'healthy' system.
Progress
48% Bias Score
One-Year Leprosy Drug Delay in Nigeria Impacts 3,000 Patients
In Nigeria, 3,000 leprosy patients, including 800 children, faced a year-long delay in receiving Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) due to bureaucratic hurdles and potential late requests, highlighting systemic issues in medication distribution and the vulnerability of leprosy control programs.
One-Year Leprosy Drug Delay in Nigeria Impacts 3,000 Patients
In Nigeria, 3,000 leprosy patients, including 800 children, faced a year-long delay in receiving Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) due to bureaucratic hurdles and potential late requests, highlighting systemic issues in medication distribution and the vulnerability of leprosy control programs.
Progress
24% Bias Score
USAID Cuts Jeopardize Maternal Healthcare in Chad
USAID's 83% program cuts endanger maternal healthcare in Chad, impacting 100,000 women receiving prenatal care and 26,000 safe deliveries annually, worsening an already high maternal mortality rate, prompting searches for alternative funding and calls for African healthcare self-reliance.
USAID Cuts Jeopardize Maternal Healthcare in Chad
USAID's 83% program cuts endanger maternal healthcare in Chad, impacting 100,000 women receiving prenatal care and 26,000 safe deliveries annually, worsening an already high maternal mortality rate, prompting searches for alternative funding and calls for African healthcare self-reliance.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Noise Pollution: A Silent Killer
Noise pollution, a pervasive global issue, causes significant health problems including heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, and dementia; studies show that in Barcelona alone, traffic noise leads to 300 heart attacks and 30 deaths annually.
Noise Pollution: A Silent Killer
Noise pollution, a pervasive global issue, causes significant health problems including heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, and dementia; studies show that in Barcelona alone, traffic noise leads to 300 heart attacks and 30 deaths annually.
Progress
28% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Cause HIV/AIDS Crisis in Eight Nations
The Trump administration's termination of US foreign aid for HIV/AIDS programs has caused critical medicine shortages in eight nations, reversing two decades of progress and potentially leading to millions of additional infections and deaths, according to the World Health Organization.
US Aid Cuts Cause HIV/AIDS Crisis in Eight Nations
The Trump administration's termination of US foreign aid for HIV/AIDS programs has caused critical medicine shortages in eight nations, reversing two decades of progress and potentially leading to millions of additional infections and deaths, according to the World Health Organization.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Only 10% of Back Pain Treatments Effective, Study Finds
A study of 301 trials revealed that only 10% of common non-surgical back pain treatments are efficacious, providing only small pain reductions compared to placebos; researchers call for more high-quality studies to reduce uncertainty.
Only 10% of Back Pain Treatments Effective, Study Finds
A study of 301 trials revealed that only 10% of common non-surgical back pain treatments are efficacious, providing only small pain reductions compared to placebos; researchers call for more high-quality studies to reduce uncertainty.
Progress
56% Bias Score
23% of COVID-19 Patients Experienced Long COVID: Spanish Study
A Spanish study found that 23% of individuals who contracted COVID-19 between 2021 and 2023 experienced long COVID, with symptoms lasting up to two years in over half; risk factors included being female, severe initial infection, pre-existing conditions, obesity, and anxiety/depression; vaccination ...
23% of COVID-19 Patients Experienced Long COVID: Spanish Study
A Spanish study found that 23% of individuals who contracted COVID-19 between 2021 and 2023 experienced long COVID, with symptoms lasting up to two years in over half; risk factors included being female, severe initial infection, pre-existing conditions, obesity, and anxiety/depression; vaccination ...
Progress
52% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts to Global Health Programs Risk Millions of Lives
The WHO director-general warns of catastrophic consequences from US funding cuts to global health programs, projecting millions of additional deaths from malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis, and the collapse of vaccination networks, urging other donors to step up.
US Funding Cuts to Global Health Programs Risk Millions of Lives
The WHO director-general warns of catastrophic consequences from US funding cuts to global health programs, projecting millions of additional deaths from malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis, and the collapse of vaccination networks, urging other donors to step up.
Progress
48% Bias Score
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