In Ghana, getting healthcare isn’t a joke. They are looking to make sure everyone has access to healthcare. This isn’t just a task for the government. Private health insurance is stepping up to fill the gap. You might have heard about the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). It helps people
Canine Circovirus, or CanineCV, is a new virus causing trouble for dogs and wild canids all over the world. It's part of the Circoviridae family, which means it has a unique genetic makeup. This virus can cause a range of problems, from tummy troubles to respiratory issues, and even neurological d
Chaffee County is dealing with a bird flu problem. Officials found a deadly virus, H5N1, in wild ducks and geese around Salida. The virus is very harmful to birds. They call it Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Near Sands Lake, people spotted about 20 dead or sick birds. Tests showed they were
In a surprise move, a federal health journal restarted after a two-week break. It published two reports on wildfires. This journal is a big deal in the public health world. It is published every week and it gives updates on diseases and other health issues. One report looked at the Maui wildfire
Imagine a place where you can learn about what makes us human. Boston's Museum of Science is doing just that with a new program called "Being Human. " This program will look at how we're all connected. It won't just be about science. This includes mental and physical health. It's a
Imagine this: Kansas is grappling with a huge tuberculosis (TB) outbreak, the kind that doesn't pop up very often in the US. This outbreak is a big deal, and it's got the public health workers in a tight spot. Why is it such a big deal? TB outbreaks usually happen when people are in crowded
Picture this: during the COVID-19 pandemic, states made sure all kids could easily access health care. It was like having a safety net for kids' health by providing free Medicaid cover. However, starting last April, this safety net started to unravel. Imagine many states beginning to take back that
A health problem has been popping up in Yunnan, China. It's called mumps. You know it that makes your face swell up. The bad thing is, this disease is causing big trouble. Even though there's a vaccine, cases keep coming back. This is a serious public health issue.
More than a thousand EPA employees who happened to be one of the several changes during the Trump administration may be facing job cuts. Activists in Northwest Indiana point out that there is still a possibility for the environment and public health to take a hit if the staffing cuts go through. T
Brazil has a serious problem that's not usually in the spotlight. The issue of antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is causing huge problems in healthcare, not just for Brazil, but for the entire region of Latin America. The problem gets really acute when we tackled it on the local level. Brazil's vast
