Tag: health

The Health Development Partners (HDP) Retreat convened at the WHO Uganda Country Office today, bringing together partners in the health sector to discuss strategies for enhancing HDP strategic alignment and coordination, health sector priorities and critical gaps on financing within the health sector. This year’s retreat also underscored the need to improve coordination among health

Global health system leaders are prioritizing efficiency, productivity, and patient engagement in 2025 as they navigate financial constraints, workforce shortages, and growing consumer expectations. A Deloitte global survey of more than 120 C-suite executives found that more than 70% view operational efficiency and productivity gains as essential areas of focus. More than 90% of respondents

January is often seen as a time for restraint, with many cutting down after the excesses of the Christmas season. It’s a period that includes dry January and Veganuary - both ways for consumers to experiment with giving things up. Now the period is over, we have an opportunity to take stock. How many people

Mental health is not just a personal concern but a collective responsibility. Despite growing conversations around it, mental health remains misunderstood, under-resourced, and stigmatized. Raising awareness is more than sharing statistics or hashtags—it’s about fostering understanding, compassion, and actionable change that improves lives. This article delves into the profound importance of mental health awareness, explores

Funding delays have pushed several community health centers nationwide to close or cut back on staff, citing issues accessing federal funding.  The financial problems, the centers say, appear to stem from last week’s temporary domestic funding grant freeze and the implementation of new executive orders. “We will do everything we can to keep our patients

Pope Francis, 88, has been in hospital in Rome since February 14 and on Monday suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure". Here is what we know about the health of the Argentine pontiff, head of the Catholic Church and its almost 1.4 billion followers since 2013. Stable but new attacks Francis was admitted to

Intermountain Health is now offering CredibleMind’s self-care platform to the communities it serves as a digital resource to address mental health concerns. Intermountain Health and CredibleMind, Inc., recently announced an agreement to offer a digital resource to better address mental health concerns. As part of this new partnership, Intermountain is now offering CredibleMind’s unique self-care platform to communities

Politics Some Massachusetts health experts expressed worries about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s potential appointment following his Senate hearing. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies before the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 29. AP Photo/Jose