Health Policy
California’s low cost insulin hits delays despite Newsom’s push
Medicare AI Device Payments May Drive Overuse, Researchers Warn
WHO Warns Trump Vaccine Plan Contradicts Decades of Evidence
The World Health Organization says Donald Trump's proposed changes to U.S. child vaccination policies ignore decades of scientific evidence on vaccine safety and efficacy.
Africa Unveils 10 Point Digital Health Plan to Transform Healthcare
Governments, funders, and healthcare leaders commit to a 10 point digital health agenda for Africa, aiming to accelerate healthcare transformation across the continent.
Global Fund Audit Finds World Vision Malawi Liable for $126,000 in Misused Malaria Funds
A Global Fund audit reveals World Vision Malawi mismanaged $126,000 of a $33 million malaria grant, raising concerns about its role as a Principal Recipient.
Nigeria Orders Urgent Measures to Protect Health Workers from Harassment
Nigeria's Federal Government has directed immediate action to protect health workers following reports of harassment by security personnel, including a recent incident at UUTH.
Nigeria Approves N50,000 Annual Allowance for Allied Health Workers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a N50,000 annual ward coat allowance for pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, and 17 other allied health categories in 71 federal hospitals, effective June 2026.
Global HIV Funding Plummets to Lowest Level Since 2007
Donor government funding for HIV programs in low and middle income countries fell by 25% in 2025, hitting the lowest level since 2007, according to a KFF and UNAIDS report.
Nigeria doubles nursing school admissions to tackle health worker crisis
Nigeria's federal government has increased annual nursing school admissions from 20,000 to 50,000 to address a critical shortage of healthcare workers and strengthen the national health system.
Uganda Faces Rabies Crisis as Vaccine Shortage Claims Four Lives
Four deaths, mostly children, reported in Uganda's Adjumani District due to suspected rabies from dog bites amid a critical shortage of anti rabies vaccines in government health facilities.