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Access to Health Care Around the World Is Not Equal. COVID-19 …

In South Sudan, there are only four ventilators. Throughout sub-Saharan Africa, 28% of health facilities lack access to reliable electricity, making it hard to operate … See more

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5 Reasons Everyone Must Have Universal Health Coverage

WEBLet’s look at 5 more reasons why #HEALTH FORALL matters: 1. Because no one should go bankrupt when they get sick. Lack of affordable, quality health care traps families …

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These Are the 13 Most Pressing Global Health Issues This Decade

WEBTo keep global health care systems afloat, the world requires an additional 18 million health care workers by the end of 2030. 9. Promoting adolescent safety. Nearly 1 million …

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9 Ways Past Health Crises Have Shaped the Response to COVID-19

WEBThe COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic may seem unprecedented, but outbreaks of infectious diseases are nothing new. While there aren't many people who …

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5 Crucial Facts You Need to Know This World Health Day

WEB4. Polio Once Affected 350,000 Children Every Year. “An investment in polio eradication is an investment in global health,” Carol Pandak, director of Rotary International’s …

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Vaccine Hesitancy: What Is It and How Can We Fight It

WEBVaccine hesitancy was listed as one of the top 10 threats to global health by the World Health Organization (WHO) back in 2019 — but in 2021, it remains as …

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Health Impact: The Pros and Cons of Living in a City

WEBAccording to an article in Time Magazine, living in a city is significantly safer than living in the countryside. The risk of what’s called injury death, which includes traffic accidents …

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'Planetary Health': How the Environment and Global Health Are

WEBPlanetary health is a big picture, all-encompassing field that invites all areas of studies that intersect with the climate and biodiversity crisis, from people involved in …

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8 Barriers to Good Health That People Living in Poverty Face

WEBHere are some of the biggest obstacles people living in poverty around the world face in accessing quality health care, and how this lack of health care can affect …

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These Are the Top 10 Healthiest Countries in the World

WEBIt’s official: Spain is now considered the healthiest country in the world. According to a study of 169 nations released last month, Spain now ranks at the top of the Bloomberg …

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The world's 10 healthiest countries

WEBPhysicians per 1,000 people: 3.87. Sweden ranks number eight on our list mainly because of their dedication to their population’s well-being. Sweden has been a pioneer in …

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Global Goal 3: Good Health And Well-Being

WEBSpecifics always help paint a picture: - Reduce maternal mortality rates to less than 70 per 100,00 live births by 2030. - Halve the number of global deaths and injuries from traffic …

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Why Clean Water, Sanitation And Hygiene Are So Important

WEBWater, Sanitation and Hygiene, or WASH, are issues that affect the health and wellbeing of every person in the world. Everyone needs clean water to drink. Everyone needs a safe …

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5 Facts Every Nigerian Should Know About Our Health Care

WEBHere are five facts about health care in Nigeria that every Nigerian should know about: 1. Nigeria has a shortage of doctors. Although Chris Ngige, a medical doctor and Nigeria’s …

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Gender Inequality Is Bad for Men’s Health, Report Says

WEBWhile the report stops short of saying gender inequality causes worse health outcomes for men, the data speaks for itself. “Living in a country with gender equality benefits men’s …

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Going To Concerts May Help You Live Longer, Research Finds

WEBMusic has long been key to helping people manage their mental and emotional health, but a new study by behavioral science professor Patrick Fagan and …

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Period Poverty: Everything You Need to Know

WEBPeriod poverty is the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, handwashing facilities, or waste management. Some countries, …

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Introduction to the crisis of clean water & sanitation

WEBThe problem: 783 million people do not have access to clean water, their water sources are far away, unclean and unaffordable. Not having access to clean water …

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