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IFC Invests in Grupo Farmanova Intermed to Expand Access to Affordable and Quality Medications in Central America and the Caribbean
The IFC financing—a loan with an option to convert into a minority equity stake in the company—will enable GFI to consolidate all its operations in a state-of-the-art logistics and administrative center.
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- Health Care, Investing
- Region
- Latin America
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Viewpoint: Gender Equality Cannot Be Last on the Agenda at COP29 Climate Talks
Women can be powerful agents of climate action if included in decision-making processes and given access to the right resources.
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- Agriculture, Education, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health Care, Impact Assessment, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, WASH
- Region
- Global
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UK to Help Give $10 Million People Worldwide Access to Clean Cooking
Globally, around 2.1 billion people still have to cook on firewood, charcoal or other polluting fuels, often worsening the health of many women and girls in particular, and damaging forests.
- Categories
- Energy, Health Care
- Region
- Global
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IsDB Joins Efforts With WHO and Development Partners to Promote Health Impact Investment
The US$ 10 million grant from IsDB will specifically support the technical assistance that WHO provides to countries around the world.
- Categories
- Environment, Health Care
- Region
- Global
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Report: WHO Demands Urgent Integration of Health in Climate Negotiations Ahead of COP29
The report outlines key actions aiming to protect all people, particularly the estimated 3.6 billion people who live in areas which are most susceptible to climate change.
- Categories
- Environment, Health Care
- Region
- Global
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A New Digital Health Platform for Africa
The platform allows government technologists, policymakers, and health professionals to navigate, evaluate and implement the right solutions for their communities.
- Categories
- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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QubeHealth Raises Pre Series A From Unicorn India Ventures and CanBank VC
The funds raised will be used to further invest in technology and launch new features like embedded insurance, a gen-AI-led recommendation engine, and a healthcare marketplace.
- Categories
- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis Reveals the Extent of Its Healthcare Collapse
‘At the end of the day, malnutrition is really a proxy indicator for a weak healthcare system.’
- Categories
- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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