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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

  • [New] Today's Rooting for #3BillionTrees conference will hear plans to plant an additional three billion trees by 2030, improving the health of European forests and tackling climate change and biodiversity loss. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
  • [New] A record budget of $574.0 million will be invested into mental health and addiction programs and services, which represents more than 7% of health care spending. Government of Saskatchewan
  • [New] Countries receiving refugees need to be aware of the risks of exploitation and ensure access for refugees to essential services, including education and childcare, as well as opportunities for employment. United Nations : Office on Drugs and Crime
  • [New] The Saudi Royal Family has started a nonprofit group that plans to spend $1 billion a year to do research on the biology of ageing and find ways to extend the number of years people live in good health. Life Extension Magazine
  • [New] The US Department of Health and Human Services recently announced that it will introduce a new pricing model in 2025 making Casgevy and Lyfgenia more accessible to the estimated 50% to 60% of people living with SCD enrolled in Medicaid. CNN
  • [New] Earth's average temperature is projected to rise by nearly three degrees by the end of the century, compared with pre-industrial times, and the World Health Organization is warning of an existential threat to all of us with pregnant women facing some of the gravest consequences. BBC News
  • [New] The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child called on Sudan to immediately end all abuse against children that put their lives at risk and had already gravely violated their health, development and education. UN News
  • [New] With the World Health Organization estimating that more than 70% of health facilities are not functional, children who are already malnourished are at even greater risk of dying from preventable diseases. ReliefWeb
  • [New] For some, e-waste represents a way to earn cash by rummaging through trash in the developing world to find coveted commodities, despite the health risks. The Washington Post
  • [New] In 2053 health care spending will be 0.4% of GDP smaller than in last year's estimate, Social Security will be 0.4 points smaller, discretionary spending will be 0.5 points smaller, and interest will be 0.5 points smaller. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
  • [New] Women at PATH seeks to advance gender equality and empowerment of women and create an inclusive environment where women could thrive and contribute meaningfully to building a society where health is available and accessible to all. Ghana News Agency
  • [New] NLM's interest in Clinical Informatics Research contrasts with that of other NIH institutes and centers because it seeks to unleash the broad potential of data and informatics to improve health care in general. NLM Musings from the Mezzanine
  • [New] The proposed budget increases to the FSN will boost healthcare resources specifically available for direct drug spending (including hospital drugs) potentially providing a consistent and sustainable access of drugs to patients in Italy. Trinity Life Sciences
  • [New] The world's largest review into ultra-processed food found last month that it is directly linked to 32 harmful effects to health, including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, adverse mental health and early death. The Guardian
  • [New] Recognized as a priority by the World Health Organization and the United Nations General Assembly, AMR's unchecked proliferation could lead to catastrophic consequences, with Africa alone projected to account for millions of annual deaths by 2050. BioMed Central
  • [New] In real-time, health data analysis and prediction could improve preventative care and reduce global healthcare system strain. Tech Insights: Synarion IT Solutions
  • [New] The rise of ridesharing has grown Australia's overall point-to-point transport industry, bringing with it greater choice and improved experiences for consumers, as well as new earnings opportunities for hundreds of thousands of Australian workers. Yahoo News
  • [New] Forecasts are that the WHO African Region will face an estimated shortfall of 5.3 million health workers by 2030, exacerbated by challenges including underinvestment in training and employment opportunities for health workers, inadequate incentives, and burgeoning migration. WHO | Regional Office for Africa
  • [New] The World Health Organisation has identified climate change as the most significant threat facing humanity today, with negative impacts on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. allAfrica.com
  • [New] HRSA is modernizing its Uniform Data System in ways that will improve the ability to assess how women are being served through HRSA-funded health centers. The White House
  • [New] The state Council announced plans to boost spending by at least 25% by 2027 to stimulate consumer and business investment, focusing on sectors like industry, agriculture, transport, education, and health care, aligning with Beijing's goal to achieve 5% economic growth in 2024. my wealth

Last updated: 24 March 2024



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