Medical progress for all
- The Philippine government has faced devastation from a typhoon, with officials fearing 10,000 deaths due to a tsunami-like surge of seawater.
- The Philippines saw a 543% increase in new HIV infections from 2010 to 2023, significantly higher than the global decrease of 39%.
- Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa stated the necessity for local governments to prioritize their funding responsibilities in light of reduced international aid, emphasizing a need for collaboration between advocacy groups and the government.
- LoveYourself, an organization providing HIV testing, has closed ten clinics due to the termination of 90% of foreign aid, notably affecting services for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Uganda’s minority groups face rising fear as US aid halts
Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist Pius Kennedy is one of many humanitarian workers across the world who is effectively out of a job since U.S. President Donald Trump shut down the government's main agency for delivering humanitarian aid to other countries.
Looking After Yourself: Keep a medical aid box of essential medicines at home
To survive in a world with limited medical care, such as in the UK, it's essential to have a well-equipped medical aid box at home, Dr. Vernon Coleman says. Two of the must-haves in your medical box are an EpiPen and antibiotics. Dr. Coleman also recommends you keep a copy of the first aid book
Shaking up the status quo with a new kid on the medical aid block
In a bold move set to bring something new to the medical aid industry, Fedhealth and Sanlam have partnered to reboot medical aid cover with a fresh approach. The increased competition as a result of a new entrant can only benefit consumers in terms of choice, quality and affordability. The new scheme is set to launch on 1 October and be available to join from January 2026. Read more...
Denver Gazette
Countries, global health groups band together as US aid gaps threaten lives
By Jennifer Rigby and Aaron Ross
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