“I’ll Fix It”: Elon Musk Responds to Outcry Over Lenacapavir Funding Halt
By Michael Gwarisa Billionaire Elon Musk, who also serves as an advisor to United States President Donald Trump, has hinted at intervening in the ongoing funding crisis affecting global HIV programs—particularly the rollout of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking once-a-year HIV prevention drug. Musk made the remarks during a conversation with Bloomberg’s Mitchell Hussein at the Qatar
Read MoreJoe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer
Former US president’s office said the cancer cells had spread to the bone and Biden, 82, was reviewing treatment options with doctors Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has metastasised to the bone, and he and his family are reviewing treatment options with doctors, his
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WHO Unveils New Leadership Team Amid Sweeping Structural Reforms and Workforce Reductions
By Michael Gwarisa The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a major overhaul of its leadership and internal structure, reflecting a decisive push to improve cost efficiency and sharpen its focus on core health priorities. Speaking from Geneva, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus laid out the scale of the transformation, which includes deep organizational
Read MoreHalf of UNAIDS Employees Set to Lose Jobs Amid Major Restructuring
By Michael Gwarisa UNAIDS is set to cut half of its workforce as the organization grapples with significant funding shortfalls and a shifting global donor landscape. According to internal communications, staff were informed during a town hall meeting on Tuesday that the number of employees will be reduced from around 600 to between 280 and
Read MoreUS Cuts UNFPA Funding, Threatening Millions of Lives and Maternal Health Gains Globally
By Michael Gwarisa The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, has expressed deep regret following the United States government’s decision to halt future funding to the organization, a move that could reverse decades of progress in maternal health and reproductive rights. The US government announced its intention to cut
Read MoreGlobal Fund Procures African-Made First-Line HIV Treatment
By HealthTimes Reporter The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has reached a historic milestone by procuring – for the first time – a first-line HIV treatment manufactured in Africa. The treatment – lifesaving, quality-assured antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) called TLD (tenofovir, lamivudine and dolutegravir), prequalified by the World Health Organization
Read MoreResearch Reveals How Daily Driving Could Be Saving You From Dementia
By Staff Reporter Your car keys might actually be the key to maintaining your memory as you age. That’s according to health expert Dr. Steve Burgess, who has highlighted research linking a common daily habit—driving—with a significantly lower risk of dementia. “Most people have no idea that something they do every day could be protecting
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IKE BLE System Proves Effective in Preventing Underage Vaping, New Study Finds
By Michael Gwarisa A new multi-center study has validated the effectiveness of the IKE Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) System in preventing underage access to Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), signaling a potential breakthrough in youth vaping prevention efforts. The study was made possible through a partnership between Ispire Technology Inc., an innovator in vaping technology
Read More#Breakin: Pope Francis Dies
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, has died Monday. He was 88. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His
Read MoreWHO proposing to cut jobs and slash budget by a fifth, memo shows
GENEVA, March 29 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) is proposing to reduce staff numbers and the scale of its work as it slashes its budget by just over one fifth due to the impact of U.S. funding cuts, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew from
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