global health goals

A disturbing new trend in illicit substance use, known as 'Bluetoothing', has sent shockwaves through the global health community, fueling one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the Pacific region and spreading rapidly in South Africa. This alarming practice involves users injecting the blood of individuals who are already intoxicated,...

The final recommendations on combating chronic illnesses, adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO), have been criticized by public health advocates for being watered down due to intense pressure from industries that stand to lose from stricter regulations. The guidelines, which aim to tackle the rising burden of non-communicable diseases...

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against HIV, several philanthropic organizations have reached a landmark agreement that could help curb the epidemic in low- and middle-income countries. The deal centers on a highly effective preventative measure that will be made available to these countries at a substantially reduced price....

The United States' top federal health official has expressed strong reservations about global health policies promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns over abortion and what he termed "radical gender ideology." According to Kennedy, the U.S. cannot in good conscience support these policies, which he believes are not...