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Male Circumcision Programs Reduce HIV Transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa

USAID's PEPFAR program has funded over 32.5 million voluntary medical male circumcisions since 2007, significantly reducing HIV transmission in countries like Mozambique, where over 2.5 million circumcisions were performed (2010-2023) with less than 2% of recipients becoming HIV-positive, proving a ...

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China Opens First Standardized Breast Disease Clinic in Papua New Guinea

The 14th China Medical Team opened PNG's first standardized breast disease clinic at Port Moresby General Hospital on Monday, providing screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services to address the nation's high breast cancer mortality rate and lack of specialized care, utilizing advan...

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Trump Administration Terminates 10,000 Foreign Aid Contracts

The Trump administration terminated 10,000 foreign assistance contracts and grants last week, affecting millions globally by ending programs providing clean water, shelter, and HIV/AIDS treatment, even those with waivers; the terminations, described as "a bloodbath," may be linked to a court order.

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Trump Administration Terminates 10,000 Foreign Aid Contracts, Impacting Millions

The Trump administration terminated 10,000 foreign assistance contracts and grants last week, impacting millions globally, despite some programs receiving waivers, and seemingly in response to a court order demanding $2 billion in back payments; the terminations included programs providing clean wat...

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Global Obesity Crisis: 60% of Adults, One-Third of Children Projected to be Overweight or Obese by 2050

A new Lancet study projects that nearly 60 percent of adults and one-third of children globally will be overweight or obese by 2050 without governmental intervention, highlighting a critical public health challenge with significant implications for healthcare systems worldwide.

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Global Obesity Epidemic Predicted by 2050 Unless Governments Act

A Lancet study predicts a global obesity epidemic by 2050, affecting 60% of adults and one-third of children and adolescents unless governments implement significant preventative measures; the study is based on data from 204 countries and territories, showing a substantial increase in obesity rates ...

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China Opens First Standardized Breast Disease Clinic in Papua New Guinea

On Monday, the 14th China Medical Team opened PNG's first standardized breast disease clinic at Port Moresby General Hospital, offering screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, addressing the nation's low breast cancer survival rate of under 40 percent and lack of resources.

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration's Foreign Aid Freeze

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, rejected the Trump administration's bid to freeze billions in Congressionally approved foreign aid, sending the case back to lower courts to determine how to ensure compliance with the restraining order halting the freeze; the ruling does not mandate immediate r...

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Trump Administration Terminates 10,000 Foreign Aid Contracts, Impacting Millions

The Trump administration abruptly terminated 10,000 foreign assistance contracts and grants last week, impacting millions globally and canceling programs with State Department waivers, including lifesaving initiatives; the terminations, described as a "bloodbath," raise concerns about transparency a...

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Global Obesity Crisis: 2050 Projections Reveal Unprecedented Threat

A Lancet report warns that over half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, driven by decades of insufficient action, resulting in a massive increase in related diseases and overwhelming healthcare systems.

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Global Obesity Crisis: Projections for 2050

By 2050, over half of adults and a third of children and adolescents globally will be overweight or obese, posing an unprecedented threat to health and healthcare systems, exceeding 2.11 billion adults and 493 million children/youth currently affected, according to a Lancet study.

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Trump Administration's Cuts to Foreign Aid Cripple Global Health Initiatives

The Trump administration drastically reduced US foreign aid, terminating thousands of USAID contracts and halting programs fighting HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, impacting millions and marking a retreat from the US's historical role as the world's largest global health donor.

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