edwardspeter+FollowBig Moves at Elmhurst’s Global Health Institute!NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst just named Dr. Sheela Maru as Director and Dr. Ben McVane as Assistant Director of their Global Health Institute! These two are total powerhouses in women’s health and refugee care, and they’re all about making healthcare more accessible for everyone—locally and globally. From training doulas to supporting migrants, their work is changing lives. Can’t wait to see what they do next! #Health #BodyHealth #GlobalHealth10Share
Melanie James+FollowUSAID Cuts = Millions of Lives at Risk?Just read this wild stat: slashing USAID funding could mean over 14 million preventable deaths by 2030, with a third being kids under five. The Lancet says the shock to low and middle-income countries would be like a global pandemic or war. USAID’s work has already saved 90 million lives in 20 years—now all that progress could be wiped out. Imagine losing decades of health gains overnight. This is huge! #Health #BodyHealth #GlobalHealth318352Share
Marcia Hamilton+FollowGates Drops $1.6B for Global Vaccines!Bill Gates just pledged another $1.6 billion to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, aiming to keep kids around the world safe from deadly diseases. With U.S. funding for vaccines on the chopping block, Gates says this is the most powerful move to save lives right now. Gavi’s already helped vaccinate over a billion kids, but without more support, millions could be at risk. Wild to see how much one foundation can change the world! #BillGates #Vaccines #GlobalHealth #Safety2109207Share
wilsonjames+FollowSnail Parasites Are Spreading—Here’s WhyDid you know a dangerous disease carried by snails is popping up in new places? Schistosomiasis, a nasty infection from snail-borne worms, is spreading thanks to climate change and more flooding. It’s especially rough for women and girls in areas without good sanitation, causing serious health issues. The wild part? One infected snail can start a whole outbreak! With rising temps and more travel, experts say we could see this disease in totally new spots. Wild, right? #HealthAlert #ClimateChange #GlobalHealth #Health #BodyHealth7414Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowWait, There’s a Type 5 Diabetes?Turns out, there’s a newly official type of diabetes—Type 5—and eating less isn’t the fix. Unlike Type 2, which is tied to overeating and lifestyle, Type 5 is linked to malnutrition, mostly hitting people in Asia and Africa. Millions have it, but it’s been misunderstood for years! Now, experts are setting new guidelines so folks finally get the right care. Wild that diabetes isn’t just about sugar and weight, right? #DiabetesAwareness #HealthNews #Type5Diabetes #GlobalHealth #MedicalBreakthrough #Health199Share
Emily Delgado+FollowUNAIDS Cuts Staff After Major Funding LossWhoa, UNAIDS is slashing its workforce by over half because big donors like the US are pulling funding. They’re moving jobs to cheaper cities and warning that years of progress in fighting HIV could be undone. Experts say millions more could die or get infected if support isn’t restored soon. It’s a massive shakeup for global health efforts—let’s hope this wake-up call leads to smarter, more efficient aid! #UNAIDS #HIV #GlobalHealth #FundingCuts #HealthCrisis #Safety134389Share
Sarah Bennett+FollowHow Ready Are We for Parenthood?Ever wondered how much people actually know about getting healthy before having a baby? A new study across 5 countries found huge gaps in preconception health knowledge—Americans scored highest, while Malaysians lagged behind. Most folks agree physical health is key before pregnancy, but mental health and money matter too. And when it comes to advice, clinic doctors are still the go-to, not social media. Clearly, where you live shapes what you know and do before starting a family! #PreconceptionHealth #ParenthoodPrep #HealthAwareness #GlobalHealth #FamilyPlanning #Health00Share
megangibson+FollowAncient Germs Are Thawing Out?!Wild update: Melting Arctic ice isn’t just about polar bears—it could unleash ancient diseases and superbugs that have been frozen for centuries. Scientists say as permafrost thaws, old pathogens and pollutants could spread to humans and animals, raising the risk of new pandemics. Plus, all that melting ice is releasing more greenhouse gases, making climate change even worse. The Arctic’s secrets might not stay up north for long! #ClimateChange #Arctic #Permafrost #ScienceNews #GlobalHealth #Science175Share
David Hernandez+FollowOver 5 Billion Lack Medical Oxygen?!Did you know more than 60% of people worldwide can’t get safe, affordable medical oxygen? That’s over 5 billion people! The new Lancet report says most of those in need are in low- and middle-income countries, and the gap is only getting worse with rising pollution and temps. Sub-Saharan Africa is hit hardest—only 9% get the oxygen they need. It’s wild how something so basic is still out of reach for so many. This isn’t just a health issue—it’s a justice issue, too. #HealthCrisis #GlobalHealth #MedicalOxygen #Inequality #AirPollution #Health10Share
reyesbrian+FollowNo More Chilled Vaccines?!Imagine vaccines that don’t need a fridge! A UK company just kicked off the first-ever trial of a room-temperature vaccine. This could be a total game-changer for places where keeping things cold is tough. They’re starting with tetanus and diphtheria, but if it works, up to 60 other vaccines could follow. The best part? It could slash vaccine waste in half since so many doses get tossed because of cold-chain issues. Fingers crossed this works! #HealthInnovation #Vaccines #ScienceNews #GlobalHealth #Health10Share
