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Global health decisions rely on disease models, but most are built far from the communities they aim to serve. Researchers are calling for a shift toward country-led, locally grounded approaches to improve accuracy and equity. AI can help, but only with the right context and access.

Learn more: https://www.worldpop.org/blog/rebalancing-global-health-why-local-leadership-matters-in-disease-modelling/

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Rebalancing Global Health: Why Local Leadership Matters in Disease Modelling

Experts call for country-led infectious disease modelling to improve equity, warning that AI and current practices risk widening global health gaps.

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Headlines Africa 5h ago

Africa: Efforts to Eliminate Hepatitis Delivers Gains but More Action Needed to Meet 2030 Targets: [WHO] Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSG4nr #HepatitisAwareness #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #WHO #HepatitisElimination

MedBridgeNZ 8h ago

From our in-depth interview on "Accessing Global Innovative Drugs: A Guide to Boao Lecheng Medical Tourism":

This clip focus on "The ONLY Place in China to Get Global Medicine!"

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hauorataiwhenua 14h ago

As the dust settles on an unforgettable few days, we want to extend our deepest thanks to the partners who made it all possible.

Our sponsors didn’t just support the conference — they helped shape it.

Your commitment to rural health, equity, and connection was felt in every kōrero, every session, and every shared moment.

Ngā mihi nui for standing alongside us.

#RuralWONCA26 #RuralHealth #HealthPartnerships #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth

Bich Nguyen 19h ago

"About a quarter of people worldwide say they believe that raw milk is healthier than pasteurized milk, that use of acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism, and that vaccines are used for population control.

These are a few of the harmful health claims that were surveyed in the 5th annual Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health."

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-health/new-global-health-misinformation-survey-reveals-deep-divides

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New global health misinformation survey reveals deep divides

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Headlines Africa 21h ago

Africa: Practicing Today for Tomorrow's Emergencies - WHO Convenes Countries and Partners to Simulate Response to Major Disease Outbreak: [WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) wrapped up Exercise Polaris II, a 2-day high-level simulation exercise, based around an outbreak of a fictional new bacterium spreading across the world. Bringing together 26 countries and territories, 600 health emergency… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSFXzm #WHO #PublicHealth #PandemicPreparedness #HealthEmergency #GlobalHealth

The-14 22h ago

Shortages, substitutes and uncertainty: the new reality of drugs supplies
#Health #DrugShortage #Healthcare #PublicHealth #NHS #MedicineSupply #SupplyChain #HealthCrisis #Policy #GlobalHealth #MedicalCrisis #Economy #PatientCare #Shortages #Pharmaceuticals
https://the-14.com/shortages-substitutes-and-uncertainty-the-new-reality-of-drugs-supplies/

Shortages, substitutes and uncertainty: the new reality of drugs supplies | The-14

Drug shortages are rising due to supply chain risks and weak planning. Learn how substitutes affect patients and why stronger systems are urgently needed now.

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Headlines Africa 1d ago

Africa: Dr Chris Van Straten On Why Malaria Remains Africa's Biggest Health and Economic Threat: [Capital FM] Dr Chris van Straten, Spokesman, Global Health Advisor for Clinical Governance at International SOS http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSF4ff #Malaria #GlobalHealth #Africa #HealthThreats #EconomicImpact

Blaze Trends 1d ago

Scientists released a comprehensive dataset mapping 239 human-infective RNA viruses, adding 25 new species since 2018. The data shows 62% are strictly zoonotic and concentrated in mammalian reservoirs. #RNAViruses #GlobalHealth #Epidemiology #PublicHealth
https://blazetrends.com/scientists-just-mapped-239-human-rna-viruses-why-this-changes-outbreak-prevention/?fsp_sid=5903

Scientists just mapped 239 human RNA viruses: Why this changes outbreak prevention

The data reveals a massive bottleneck for future epidemics. A striking 62% of these RNA viruses are strictly zoonotic. They sit at Level 2, meaning they

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MedBridgeNZ 1d ago

The Lecheng Medical Maze: Visas, Translation & Payment Nightmares!