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Australia on Track to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Two Decades After Gardasil Vaccine Launch
Twenty years on from the launch of the world-first vaccine against cervical cancer, Australian Immunisation Register data shows HPV vaccine coverage for girls and girls is dropping.
Moderna and Merck Report Success for mRNA Cancer Vaccine in Advanced Melanoma Trial
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in a late-stage melanoma study, results that could herald a new, powerful approach in oncology.
Newborn ICU Admissions Halved in First Year of RSV Maternal Vaccine Program
While around 60% of women giving birth every month are vaccinated, UKHSA warns many thousands of babies still at risk.
U.S. Authorizes First mRNA Flu Vaccine from Moderna
This flu shot, mFlusiva, was shown in a clinical trial to be up to 27 percent more effective than a standard flu jab
Over 3,000 Regain Sight in Trinidad and Tobago Through Free Cataract and Pterygium Surgery Mission Amid Surging Demand
Free surgeries provided access to treatment for patients who had delayed care for years.
World’s First Fully Effective HIV Prevention Drug Approved for Global Use
An epidemic that’s been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It’s a landmark achievement that stands to save millions of lives across the globe. The makers are also providing…
Hawaii Enacts Laws to Cancel $91 Million in Medical Debt for 50,000 Residents and Expand Fertility and Cancer Screening Coverage
Gov. Josh Green has signed three measures aimed at expanding access to health care and creating a state program to forgive medical debt for eligible Hawaii residents. Signed into law July 9, the measures include new insurance coverage requirements for fertility preservation, financial assistance for colorectal cancer screenings and a framework that could eliminate as […]
Cambodia Becomes First in Asia-Pacific to Achieve UN’s Highest HIV Targets with 95% Diagnosis, Treatment, and Viral Suppression Rates
The announcement jointly made by the Royal Government of Cambodia and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS marks a major step in Cambodia’s progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. It also comes as 2026 marks 30 years of Joint United Nations Programme support to Cambodia’s HIV response – three decades of partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, communities, civil society, development partners and people living with and affected by HIV.
Illinois Forgives Over $2 Billion in Medical Debt for 1 Million Residents Statewide Without Application Process
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the elimination of $2.6 billion in medical debt during a meeting with Cook County health officials