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A New Digital Health Ecosystem President Donald Trump has drawn significant criticism for a proposal that would allow Americans to share their personal health data with private tech companies. During an event titled “Making Health Technology Great Again” held in the East Room, Trump introduced a plan aimed at revolutionizing the healthcare system by integrating advanced technology. The Centers for …

Edo State Government Pledges Better Welfare and Health Coverage for Pensioners The Edo State Government has made a firm commitment to enhancing the welfare of pensioners in the state, with a focus on universal health coverage. This assurance was given by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, during a meeting with members of the Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria …

Strengthening Health Cooperation Between Sudan and China In a significant diplomatic engagement, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Sudan, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, met with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sudan, Mr. Qiang Shibang Hawa, along with his delegation. The meeting took place at Dr. Ibrahim’s office in Port Sudan …

Enhancing Contraceptive Access in Bangladesh’s Garment Sector In a significant move to improve reproductive health services, the Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP) has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and key private sector stakeholders to launch the Digital Monitoring Tool (DMT). This initiative aims to enhance the accuracy and responsiveness of contraceptive distribution within Bangladesh’s readymade garment …

Concerns Over Ghana’s Public Sector Wage Bill The Controller and Accountant-General of Ghana, Kwasi Agyei, has expressed deep concerns regarding the rapidly increasing public sector wage bill, warning that it poses a serious threat to the country’s fiscal sustainability. During a press conference in Accra, ahead of the third Annual Conference of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG), Mr. …

Formation of Technical Transition Committee for JOOTRH The transformation of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) into a national parastatal has taken a significant step forward with the formation of a technical transition committee. This initiative follows the recent gazettement of the hospital, which officially marks its transition from county to national status. A communication signed by …

Community Engagement Through Health Awareness A significant event took place in the village of Reti, a suburb of Daharki, where a one-day health fair was organized by the Population Welfare Department Ghotki. This initiative aimed to bring together members of the local community to raise awareness about essential health practices, particularly focusing on family planning. The event was inaugurated by …

Global Health at a Crossroads: The UN Declaration on NCDs Faces Industry Pressure The final draft of the UN Political Declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health is under intense scrutiny as it faces pressure from powerful industries that have long been linked to public health crises. These industries include Big Tobacco, alcohol producers, junk food manufacturers, and fossil …

Introduction to the New Sports Funding Regulations Pakistan has taken a significant step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of sports funding. The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has introduced the ‘Sports Funding Regulations 2025,’ which are designed to ensure that government funds are used efficiently, transparently, and on merit-based principles. These regulations aim to bring about a more …

Royal Ceremony Marks 26th Anniversary of Throne Accession King Mohammed VI, along with Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, presided over an official reception held at the Place of the Prefecture of M’diq-Fnideq to commemorate the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne. The event brought together a wide range of dignitaries from both the domestic …