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African Hospital Staff Laid off en Masse Amid Trump Aid Freeze
Thousands of doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and other health personnel at US-funded programmes have reported job losses.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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USAID Suspension Is Disrupting Global Health Programs in 50 Countries – WHO Warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the recent suspension of U.S. foreign aid has disrupted critical health programs in 50 countries.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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Report: As Deadline Looms, Countries Must Seize Opportunity to Plug Health Gaps in National Climate Commitments
Many governments have yet to close crucial gaps on whole-of-economy emissions reductions, health metrics, financial commitments, and transparency.
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- Environment, Health Care
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: As USAID Is Crushed, There Are Prospects—But Major Limits—For Private-Sector Action
"Still, attracting private capital may now be an essential lifeline for many organizations looking to keep the lights on and their critical work humming. The context is complex."
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- Environment, Health Care
- Region
- Global
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USAID Watchdog Warns of Lack of Oversight of $8.2 Billion in Unspent Aid After Trump Moves
USAID has lost almost all ability to track $8.2 billion in unspent humanitarian aid over the Trump administration’s foreign funding freeze and idling of staff, a government watchdog warned Monday.
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- Agriculture, Education, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health Care, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology, Telecommunications, WASH
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- Global
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Analysis: When Your Coworkers Got Laid Off — But You Didn’t
"If you’re a layoff survivor, how can you regain a sense of control over your work life? Once you have a solid understanding of the challenges you’re facing, you can take steps to navigate your new work situation with clarity and confidence."
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- Agriculture, Education, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health Care, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, WASH
- Region
- Global
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- employment
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i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage Healthtech Startups Amid U.S. Aid Suspension
i3 shifts focus to growth-stage African healthtech startups, providing funding and partnerships to address disruptions in medicine distribution caused by U.S. aid suspension.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: Healthcare Companies Should Advocate for ESG Policies Amid AI Push
The impacts of a warming global climate, such as increased air pollution, are directly linked to poorer patient health.
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- Environment, Health Care, WASH
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- climate change, climate health, ESG, water
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