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Global Fund Raises $11.4 Billion, Including $4.6 Billion From United States
The US pledge is tied to a 1:2 commitment, meaning that every $1 from the US has to be matched by at least $2 from other donors.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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U.S. Backs $150 Million Zipline Expansion to Transform Africa’s Healthcare Delivery
"The U.S. Department of State has approved a $150 million award to Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics company, to support the expansion of its life-saving artificial intelligence-powered drone delivery infrastructure across Africa."
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Climate Summit: Examining the Pharmaceutical Industry’s Climate Impact
The report reveals that, relative to its revenue, the pharmaceutical industry produces 55% more greenhouse gas emissions than the automotive sector.
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- Environment, Health Care
- Region
- Global
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2 New Malaria Treatments Show Promise as Drug Resistance Grows
A study of its experimental drug in 12 African countries found it works well against the mosquito-borne parasite that causes malaria and seems to block spread.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Scaling up Access to Electric Cooking Solutions for Households in Zambia
"The electric cookers offer families economic as well as health benefits by reducing household fuel costs and indoor air pollution associated with traditional cooking methods."
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- Energy, Environment, Health Care, Social Enterprise
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: REACH Launched at the World Health Summit 2025 as Asia’s First Dedicated Hub in Addressing the Health Impacts of Climate Change
"Now inviting researchers, institutions, organisations and industries across South and Southeast Asia to co-create climate resilient health solutions through a landmark regional funding opportunity."
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- Environment, Health Care
- Region
- South Asia
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Brazil Wins Limited Backing for COP30 Climate-Health Plan, But Nations Commit No Finance
"The World Health Organization calls climate change “the greatest single risk to humanity,” and the World Bank estimates it could cause up to 15.6 million deaths between 2026 and 2050, with health impacts costing $8.6 to $15.4 trillion by mid-century."
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- Environment, Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Global Philanthropies Commit $300 Million at COP30 Towards Climate And Health Solutions
This announcement was made at the high-level opening of the COP30 Health Day – where a new Bélem Health Action Plan was launched.
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- Environment, Health Care, WASH
- Region
- Global
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