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Report: 1 in 4 People Globally Still Lack Access to Safe Drinking Water – WHO, UNICEF
To mark World Water Week 2025, new report highlights persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities left behind.
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- WASH
- Region
- Global
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U.S. Program to Combat HIV/Aids Survives Latest Round of Cuts
Earlier versions of a spending cuts package passed through Congress targeted PEPFAR. But the White House, concerned about defections, agreed to spare the foreign aid program.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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US Aid Cuts Halt HIV Vaccine Research in South Africa, with Global Impact
The news devastated the researchers, who live and work in a region where more people live with HIV than anywhere else in the world.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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First Malaria Treatment for Babies Approved for Use
Malaria treatments for children do exist but until now, there was none specifically for the very youngest babies and small children, who weigh less than 4.5kg or around 10lb.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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ADB Launches Regional Network to Accelerate Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific
Through ministerial exchanges, innovation showcases, and financing partnerships, the forum will document best practices for ADB’s future programming.
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- Health Care, Investing
- Region
- Global
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Global Fund Secures Access to Breakthrough HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
A pivotal moment in the fight to end AIDS — ensuring lifesaving innovation reaches those who need it most, wherever they live.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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World Leaders Recommit to Immunisation Amid Global Funding Shortfall
The Global Summit: Health & Prosperity through Immunisation sees a record number of donors pledge towards Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, securing more than US$ 9 billion towards a target budget of US$ 11.9 billion for its next strategic period (2026–2030)
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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US to Stop Funding Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi, Health Secretary Says
The announcement from Robert F Kennedy Jr comes as his controversial CDC vaccine panel meets for the first time.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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