Tag: Chronic disease management
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MPs demand overhaul of health services as SHA excludes vulnerable Kenyans
Executive summary: MPs call for urgent SHA reforms A recent parliamentary report has raised alarm over the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying it has systematically excluded vulnerable Kenyans—teenage mothers, poor households, prisoners, and patients with chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes—from essential health services. The findings have sparked renewed calls for a comprehensive overhaul…
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World Diabetes Day 2025: Enhancing Workplace Diabetes Awareness and Action in Bangladesh
Introduction: Why World Diabetes Day 2025 Matters for Bangladeshi Workplaces Bangladesh faces a growing diabetes challenge, with millions of adults living with the condition. As urbanisation accelerates, sedentary lifestyles, dietary shifts, and limited physical activity contribute to rising prevalence. Given that most adults spend the majority of their day at work, workplaces are a pivotal…
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Cheaper Cancer and Chronic Condition Medicines Join Australia’s PBS List
New PBS Listings Expand Access to Life-Saving Treatments A wave of relief is sweeping across Australia’s healthcare system as cheaper cancer and chronic condition medicines become available to more patients through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The latest PBS listings and price reductions are designed to ease the financial burden on families while ensuring that…
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Diabetes Care on Wheels: How a Mobile Clinic Is Transforming Health for the Homeless and Low-Income
Introduction: Bringing Diabetes Care to Those Who Need It Most Where you live should never determine your access to essential health services. For people experiencing homelessness and those with limited means, chronic conditions like diabetes can quickly become life-threatening when care is out of reach. A growing number of mobile clinics are answering this need,…
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Diabetes Care on Wheels: Mobile Clinic for the Homeless
Introduction: Bringing Diabetes Care to the Street and Shelter When traditional clinics aren’t accessible, a mobile health unit can be a lifeline for people living on the margins. Diabetes care on wheels is a growing model that delivers essential services—screening, vaccinations, education, medication management, and nutrition guidance—directly to shelters, encampments, day centers, and neighborhoods with…
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Prima Prepaid Health Cards: Maxicare Expands Access to Proactive Care
Maxicare Expands Prima Prepaid Health Cards to Elevate Preventive Care Maxicare Healthcare Corp. is broadening its Prima prepaid health card lineup, aiming to make wellness more accessible and personalized across different life stages. Distributed exclusively by MaxiHealth, the new Prima series adds a range of options designed to support proactive care, convenient access to services,…
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Maxicare expands Prima prepaid health cards
Maxicare expands Prima prepaid health cards to cover more life stages Maxicare Healthcare Corp. has broadened its prepaid healthcare lineup under the Prima brand, making wellness more accessible and personalized for Filipinos at different life stages. Distributed exclusively by MaxiHealth, the expanded Prima series aims to deliver convenient access to medical consultations, laboratory services, and…
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Pharmacist-Led Community Health Interventions for Seniors
Overview: Pharmacist-Led Interventions for Older Adults Emerging evidence from a Pharmacy-published study highlights how clinical pharmacists can drive practical, effective care for older adults through community health interventions. The Pharm2Home Initiative, conducted in Solano County, California, tested a pharmacist-led approach to medication management and chronic disease education in real-world community settings. The evaluation covered January…
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Pharmacist-Led Community Health Interventions Benefit Older Adults
Overview: A Growing Need for Pharmacist-Led Community Health As the U.S. population ages, the burden of chronic disease grows and the ability of older adults to manage medications can wane. National statistics highlight the scale of this challenge: roughly 56 million Americans are 65 or older, with about 95% living with at least one chronic…
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Pharmacist-Led Community Health Interventions Offer Practical Care for Older Adults
Overview: Pharmacist-Led Interventions in Older Adult Care As the population of older adults grows, the need for accessible, practical guidance on medications and chronic disease management becomes more urgent. A recent study published in Pharmacy highlights how pharmacist-led community health interventions can deliver meaningful benefits to older adults, particularly in underserved settings. The work centers…