Tag: Digital Health
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El Salvador and Costa Rica Lead Global Change with Digital Yellow Fever Certificates
Overview: A Regional First in Digital Health Documentation The Americas have become the world’s testing ground for a new era of health documentation. El Salvador and Costa Rica announced the launch of digital yellow fever vaccination certificates, marking the first time a WHO-standard digital certificate is issued on a regional scale. This milestone, supported by…
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Cancer Stole Her Voice. She Used AI, Curse Words, and Kids’ Books To Get It Back.
When the body reclaims its voice Sonya Sotinsky faced a moment few people can imagine. Doctors told her they might have to remove her tongue and voice box to save her life from a ruthless cancer that had invaded her mouth. The prognosis was grave, but Sonya wasn’t ready to surrender her ability to speak—her…
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AI Diabetes Prevention Program Matches Human-Led Outcomes
Overview New evidence suggests that an artificial intelligence (AI)–powered lifestyle intervention for people with prediabetes can reduce diabetes risk as effectively as traditional, human-led programs. The study, published online October 27 in the Journal of …, compared a digital, AI-driven program with conventional clinician-guided interventions and found comparable improvements in key health outcomes related to…
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AI Diabetes Prevention Program Delivers Results Like Human Programs
AI-Powered Prevention Matches Human-Led Programs in Key Trial Outcomes In a landmark study released online on October 27, researchers report that an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered lifestyle intervention app for adults with prediabetes reduces their risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes at a level comparable to traditional, human-led programs. The findings, published in the Journal…
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BMH Sets Stage for 2026–2030 Strategic Plan with Stakeholder Engagement
BMH launches inclusive drive to formulate the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) in Morogoro is actively shaping its next five-year strategic plan for 2026–2030. The hospital’s leadership emphasizes that the process will be inclusive, with a strong commitment to incorporating input from frontline workers, managers, and partners across the health system. The initiative…
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BMH Kicks Off 2026–2030 Strategic Plan for Growth and Quality
Morogoro’s Benjamin Mkapa Hospital launches 2026–2030 strategy planning Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) in Morogoro has begun formulating its new 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. The hospital’s leadership reassured staff that their contributions will be fully integrated as the plan takes shape. This collaborative approach reflects a broader push in the regional health sector to align organizational goals…
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Hacking the Mind: Navigating New Cyber Threats from Brain-Computer Interfaces
Introduction: The dawn of brain-computer interfaces and the new threat landscape Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) promise to transform how we interact with technology, enabling seamless control through thought and opening doors to medical breakthroughs, gaming, and augmented cognition. But as BCIs move from labs to daily life, they also widen the attack surface for cyber threats.…
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Ghana 2026 Budget: Expanding Healthcare Access and Infrastructure for Universal Coverage
Overview: A Health-Centric 2026 Budget The 2026 national budget in Ghana places a decisive emphasis on expanding access to quality healthcare and strengthening the country’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. Spearheaded by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the budget outlines targeted investments in health infrastructure, workforce development, medical supplies, and digital health…
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Ghana 2026 Budget Aims to Expand Healthcare Access and Infrastructure
Overview of the 2026 Budget Focus The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has unveiled a 2026 national budget that places health sector expansion at the heart of national development. The proposed agenda centers on expanding access to quality healthcare, reinforcing Ghana’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) commitments, and accelerating infrastructure projects across the country.…
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Ghana 2026 Budget Aims to Expand Healthcare Access and Universal Health Coverage
Overview: A Health-First Budget for 2026 The 2026 national budget presented by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, places a strong emphasis on health—aiming to expand access to quality healthcare and fortify Ghana’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. The plan outlines a multi-year pathway to improve health outcomes through increased funding, targeted investments…