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Health advocates and local leaders are calling on county governments to prioritize and expand health programs designed to prevent avoidable maternal and newborn fatalities.

Health advocates stress that proactive conversations about substance use should be integrated into schools, extracurricular activities, and youth programs as a key component of harm prevention.

Residents and health advocates in Kosovo’s industrial heartland are raising alarms over potential links between prolonged coal exposure and rising cancer rates.

Investigators have identified severe anxiety over potential sexually transmitted infections as a key factor in the suicide of a young man. Health advocates are using the case to highlight the urgent need for better mental health support and sexual education resources.

Health advocates have filed a complaint against the new Department of Health chief, warning that procurement delays could lead to a depletion of tuberculosis drug stocks.

Health advocates in Lagos are pushing for the reinstatement of suspended pregnancy guidelines, as the state continues to record an unacceptable rate of approximately 400 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Public health advocates in the Philippines are calling on lawmakers to implement balanced and evidence-based vape regulations, warning that excessive restrictions could lead to a rise in illicit markets. This comes during a Senate hearing on the Vape Law.

Health advocates in Nigeria are calling on the government to implement policies aimed at reducing salt consumption to curb the rising rates of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and other non-communicable diseases.

Indonesia has implemented a new front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme, welcomed by health advocates as a necessary step to address excessive sugar, salt, and fat intake, though experts note it's only a first step.

Public health advocates are calling for greater transparency in the debate surrounding illicit tobacco, questioning the links between industry-affiliated organizations and experts quoted in government inquiries.

Community leaders and health advocates are honoring Dube for his decades-long dedication and impactful contributions to HIV prevention, treatment advocacy, and awareness campaigns.

Health advocates in Zimbabwe warn that pregnancy-related complications are becoming a leading cause of death among adolescent girls, highlighting urgent needs for reproductive healthcare access.

Health advocates stress that complacency threatens progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, calling for sustained funding, testing, and public awareness campaigns.

Health advocates warn that ongoing social stigma surrounding HIV could severely undermine Ghana's efforts to eliminate the virus as a public health threat by 2030, discouraging testing and treatment adherence.

Health advocates in the Philippines have called on the Office of the Ombudsman to suspend and file graft charges against the new Health Secretary, Jose Pujalte Jr., over alleged anomalies.

Health advocates are calling on Nigeria to strengthen its domestic financing for healthcare, warning that continued reliance on foreign donors could leave millions without access to vital services. This comes as external funding for the health sector is reportedly declining.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., identified as the US health secretary, is facing criticism from health advocates for demanding answers from a medical journal that removed a paper suggesting a link between vaccines and a health issue.

Independent scientists have found most baby formula samples contaminated with PFAS or phthalates, contradicting the Trump administration's claims of high safety standards.

A proposed Tobacco Bill in Zambia has ignited controversy, with business leaders condemning it for potentially harming the tobacco industry and impacting jobs, while public health advocates support its aims.

Health professionals are calling on the government to extend the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to boys as part of efforts to reduce cervical cancer in the country.

Medical guidelines and clinical practices frequently recommend HIV testing for women later than necessary, potentially delaying critical treatment. Health advocates are urging earlier screening protocols to improve outcomes and reduce transmission rates.

A coalition of health advocates is urging lawmakers to impose a minimum P80 excise tax on vape products, arguing that current government proposals fail to curb youth access and addiction.

Medical professionals and public health advocates are urging the government to establish an impartial investigative body to address systemic challenges within the national healthcare system.

Public health advocates warn against a proposed regulatory change that would remove mandatory public disclosure requirements for air emissions generated by data center facilities.

Health advocates are urging an increase in sin taxes on products like tobacco and alcohol to protect youth from unhealthy habits and vices. They argue that higher taxes can help curb consumption among young people.

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are experiencing rapid growth in the US, prompting public health advocates to call for increased support to combat gambling problems, as resources struggle to keep pace.

The Swiss government is considering a proposal to allow 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in food products. This potential policy change has raised concerns among environmental and health advocates.

Health advocates and lawmakers in the Philippines are advocating for increased alcohol taxes as the most effective method to reduce alcohol consumption. They believe this measure will help prevent the harmful effects of alcohol on communities.

Experts say nicotine is a highly addictive and harmful substance; normalisation could lead to use among adolescents