Public Health News
-
KFF Polling on Health Information and Trust
The findings from KFF’s extensive polling on Health Information and Trust underscore a critical challenge for public health communication and…
Read More » -
World Health Organization Unveils New PROTECT Package to Combat Global Drowning Epidemic on World Drowning Prevention Day
Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a comprehensive new technical…
Read More » -
Research4Life Celebrates 25 Years of Bridging the Global Knowledge Gap and Fostering Research Equity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) today commemorates a significant milestone, marking the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a pioneering public-private partnership…
Read More » -
Navigating the Uncharted Territory: Regulation and Ethics of AI in Everyday Medicine Explored by KFF’s "The Business of Health"
Washington D.C. (July 21, 2026) – As artificial intelligence continues its rapid integration into the fabric of everyday medicine, a…
Read More » -
Global Hunger Declines for Third Consecutive Year, Yet Progress Remains Fragile Amidst Geopolitical Conflicts and Soaring Costs, UN Report Warns
Global hunger witnessed a third consecutive year of decline in 2025, a testament to the possibility of progress in the…
Read More » -
U.S. Abortion Volume Sees Unexpected Increase Three Years Post-Dobbs Ruling
Contrary to widespread expectations following the landmark 2022 Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned…
Read More » -
Global Hunger Declines for Third Consecutive Year Amidst Fragile Progress and Stark Regional Disparities, UN Report Reveals
Global hunger experienced a third consecutive year of decline in 2025, a testament to concerted international efforts, yet the progress…
Read More » -
Unveiling the State of U.S. Nursing Homes: An In-Depth Look at Quality Oversight, Deficiencies, and Resident Safety
The American long-term care system, a critical lifeline for approximately 1.2 million older adults and younger individuals with disabilities residing…
Read More » -
Global Road Traffic Deaths Decline by 21% Amidst Soaring Vehicle Numbers, Sparking Renewed UN Commitment to Halve Fatalities by 2030
Despite the unprecedented addition of more than one billion motor vehicles to the world’s roads between 2011 and 2025, global…
Read More » -
Why Do We Hear More About High Drug Prices Than About Hospital Prices?
Despite hospitals accounting for a significant 40% of the growth in national health spending between 2022 and 2024, public discourse…
Read More »
