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 […]
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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