For a quarter century, a special system has quietly shaped how life-saving drugs reach people worldwide. Since its launch, this program has vetted over 500 medicines, making them eligible for purchase by international agencies and governments. That’s more than just a number—it represents real access
In eastern Congo, two battles rage at once. One is against a rare Ebola strain with no cure. The other is against fear—fear that turns aid workers into targets. Volunteers like Vanny Birungi meet hostility daily, not just from the virus but from the people they try to help. Stones and shouts greet h
Florida’s latest $115 billion budget reveals how the state plans to spend money on schools and healthcare, after months of arguments between lawmakers. The final deal was struck late on a May evening, wrapping up weeks of back-and-forth negotiations. The budget sits between two earlier proposals—one
Inflammatory arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, keeping many of them from living life fully even when their condition is under control. While modern treatments help over 80% of patients reach low disease activity, daily struggles like pain and fatigue often remain. A new online program
Universal Health Services, a Pennsylvania‑based firm, runs hospitals and behavioral care centers across the United States. The company’s market value sits at about $9. 6 billion, and it offers a range of medical services from general surgery to pediatric care. In the last twelve months, UHS share
A surgeon who has led a top joint‑replacement centre finds himself on the other side of the healthcare maze when he is diagnosed with a slow‑growing brain tumour. He shows how the system that was meant to stop waste can, in practice, become a maze that delays treatment and hurts patients. Whil
Around the world, back pain is one of the top reasons people skip work or miss daily activities. Yet when adults from Pakistan move to new countries or stay at home, their choices about treating low back pain don’t follow a single rule. Researchers asked 461 adults with ongoing back pain about what
Doctors dealing with rare genetic conditions often struggle to pinpoint diagnoses quickly. Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) has long been tricky to identify because its symptoms overlap with several other disorders. After years of research, specialists have now agreed on clearer rules for spotting BBS ea
Every year, millions of children worldwide face a hidden crisis—sexual abuse—but spotting it isn’t always straightforward. Doctors often meet young patients with unusual marks or discomfort in private areas, situations that might look like abuse at first glance. Yet many of these cases turn out to b
Raising money while bringing people together isn’t always easy, but an annual event in Staten Island proved it can be done with fun and purpose. Over 350 attendees turned a day at Richmond County Country Club into both a celebration and a fundraiser for a local hospital. Golfers, tennis players, and
