Ethiopia Takes Bold Strides on Health Taxes to Drive Universal Health Coverage
17 Jul
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Ethiopia Takes Bold Strides on Health Taxes to Drive Universal Health Coverage

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WHO applauds Parliament and Ministry of Health for championing legislative reforms on health taxes Adama, Ethiopia | June In a landmark show of political will and multisectoral collaboration, the Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives (HPR), the Ministry of Health, and partners are spearheading one of Africa’s most promising health financing reforms. By embracing health taxes as a strategic tool, Ethiopia has started strengthening its national health system, curbing the rise of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and advancing its journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This momentous collaboration was showcased during a high-level training workshop held from 13 to 14 June 2025 in Adama, Ethiopia. The forum was jointly organized by WHO Ethiopia and the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and with generous financial support from the Government of Norway. The two-day event brought together 63...
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Adulterated toddy turns out to be killer silent pandemic
12 Jul
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Adulterated toddy turns out to be killer silent pandemic

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HYDERABAD: A dulterated toddy is a silent pandemic killing many across Telangana, say police, warning that over 95% of toddy sold in the state is laced with dangerous sedatives such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), and chlordiazepoxide (Librium).While Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda barely have any toddy trees, they are still home to more than 200 toddy shops. Even in districts such as Mahabubnagar, Medak, Nizamabad, Nirmal, Adilabad, and Kamareddy toddy shops outnumber toddy trees, pointing to widespread adulteration and unchecked sale of spiked toddy, official said.Fewer trees, but shops galore According to officials, there are over 5,000 toddy shops in the state and many have licences only for toddy tapping, but not for making or selling.Calling for immediate action, police said selling toddy laced with benzodiazepines is no less serious than trafficking narcotics as the NDPS...
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The future of child health: Innovating to make childbirth safer for all
12 Jul
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The future of child health: Innovating to make childbirth safer for all

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A newborn baby gasps its first breath and begins to cry. This is good, a vital reaction that shows the baby can breathe on its own, and a welcome sound few parents forget. There is nothing like holding a newborn, and it comes with a tangible sense of fragility: Pregnancy and labor put extraordinary pressures on the bodies of mother and child that bring significant risks to both. Nearly half of deaths in children under five happen within 28 days of birth, and globally an estimated 260,000 women died from maternal cause in 2023.Illustrated by Tayla De BeerWhile the numbers are staggering, the reality is that most of these deaths are preventable. For example, the four most common causes of maternal mortality are hemorrhage, high blood pressure, infections, and complications from delivery. There are effective...
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Moon-Rice Could Soon Sprout in Space, Adding a Fresh Ingredient to Astronauts’ Diets
10 Jul
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Moon-Rice Could Soon Sprout in Space, Adding a Fresh Ingredient to Astronauts’ Diets

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Astronauts can’t enjoy the bliss of home cooking in space, but they may soon be able to eat heartier and healthier meals with one staple ingredient as the star: rice. The simple crop has the potential to become an essential space food, which is why scientists are intent on genetically tailoring the perfect rice to be grown beyond our planet.A collaboration between the Italian Space Agency and three Italian universities — dubbed the Moon-Rice project — has already gotten a head start on creating rice that could nourish astronauts on long-term space missions. Since astronauts’ diets consist of pre-prepared meals that lack fresh ingredients, growing rice in space could help them get the nutrients they need to stay in shape while exploring the final frontier. Read More: Timekeeping Works Differently on the Moon – Here's How...
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