Improve healthcare access to end ‘preventable tragedy’ of child mortality
In 2021, an estimated five million boys and girls died before their fifth birthday together…
Vaccines could be a game-changer in the fight against malaria in Africa
The development of an effective vaccine for malaria has proved to be far more challenging…
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Year-End Bill Holds Big Health Changes
The Host The year-end government spending bill includes a lot of changes to federal health…
The effects of extreme heat on health in Africa — 4 essential reads
Scientists are sounding the alarm about the extreme increases in the Earth’s temperature. A new…
Why most countries haven’t beaten it yet
Malaria remains one of the most devastating parasitic diseases affecting humans. In 2020 there were…
NY Docs Are Now Required to Prescribe Naloxone to Some Patients on Opioid Painkillers
Michelle Andrews Without opioid painkillers to dull the ache in his knees and other joints,…
Lost Sleep and Jangled Nerves: The Rising Onslaught of Noise Harms Mind and Body
(Oona Tempest / KHN) SACRAMENTO — Mike Thomson’s friends refuse to stay over at his…
How climate change influences the spread of disease – four essential reads
Climate change has led to extreme weather events such as floods and drought. These events…
In North Carolina, More People Are Training to Support Patients Through an Abortion
Lauren Overman has a suggested shopping list for her clients preparing to get an abortion.…
Climate change affects mosquito behaviour. This may make it harder to end malaria in South Africa
Changes in climatic factors – such as higher temperatures and increased rainfall – affect the…