Tag: Public Health Policy
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Global Progress Toward WHO 2030 Hepatitis C Elimination Targets
Global strides and remaining gaps in hepatitis C elimination New research offers a detailed, data-driven view of how the world is advancing toward the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2030 hepatitis C elimination targets. While there are notable gains in some regions, persistent gaps in reducing new infections (incidence) and deaths (mortality) underscore the complexity of…
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Global progress toward WHO 2030 hepatitis C elimination targets
Global progress toward WHO 2030 hepatitis C elimination targets New research offers a measurable snapshot of how the world is tracking against the World Health Organization’s (WHO) ambitious 2030 goal to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV) as a public health threat. While the latest data signal meaningful strides in some regions, they also reveal persistent…
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Collaboration for Greater Impact: IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025 in Cape Town
Introduction: A milestone in pathogen surveillance collaboration From October 27 to 29, 2025, Cape Town hosted a pivotal gathering that underscored a simple but powerful idea: collaboration accelerates public health impact. The International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) Global Partners Forum and the PHA4GE Conference brought together more than 270 scientists, policy-makers, funders and public health…
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Collaboration for Greater Impact: IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025 Highlights
Strength in Collaboration: A Global Meeting in Cape Town The third International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) Global Partners Forum, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 27–29, 2025, brought together more than 270 scientists, policy-makers, funders, and public health experts from around the world. This gathering underscored a central truth in infectious disease surveillance:…
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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…
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Health Canada ignored expert advice to expand access to safe drugs for opioid users, internal documents show
Overview: Internal documents surface warning signs Newly obtained internal documents raise questions about Health Canada’s approach to addressing the opioid crisis. The materials suggest that expert advisors pressed for expanding access to safe drugs for opioid users—an approach many public health experts say could reduce overdoses and save lives. The documents imply a tension between…
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ADHD Medications Poisonings Quadruple: Call for Pediatric Doses to Protect Children
Rising risk: Poisonings linked to ADHD medications New data from Australian researchers show a troubling rise in poisonings involving ADHD medications among children, with cases quadrupling over the past decade. While ADHD drugs like stimulants improve focus and behavior for many, their availability in adult strengths creates a safety challenge when households or caregivers split…
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A Public Health View on SARS-CoV-2 Evolution and Surveillance in Germany (2020–2023)
Introduction The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic forced Germany to rapidly adapt its public health framework, shifting from reactive measures to proactive genomic surveillance and data-driven decisions. Between 2020 and 2023, the country faced multiple waves driven by evolving variants, each demanding improved monitoring, testing, vaccination strategies, and international collaboration. This article reviews how the virus evolved in…
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Public Health Perspectives on SARS-CoV-2 Evolution and Surveillance in Germany (2020–2023)
Introduction: A Public Health Lens on SARS-CoV-2 in Germany From the first biomarkers of SARS-CoV-2 to the rapid deployment of genomic surveillance, Germany’s public health response between 2020 and 2023 provides a case study in how a high-income nation navigates viral evolution, data sharing, and adaptive surveillance. This overview highlights how Germany tracked mutations, integrated…
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Act Now to Accelerate World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day Progress
Introduction: A Beacon with a Challenge In May 2025, South Africa and Nigeria helped advance global health by sponsoring a World Health Assembly resolution that designates 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. This milestone signals international recognition of cervical cancer as a preventable disease and underscores the urgency of turning policy into action.…