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Society USA

24. April 2026

A Sudden Drop Signals a Turning Point in the Opioid Crisis

Overdose deaths in the United States are falling sharply, marking a significant shift after years of rising fatalities driven by synthetic opioids.

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Cigarette butts stuck on a garbage can with an ashtray

Society USA

27. March 2026

A Habit Once Everywhere Quietly Reaches a Turning Point

The United States reduced adult smoking rates to below 10% for the first time in 2024, marking a major public health milestone and lowering long-term disease risks.

Health

Health Zambia

19. February 2026

Community-Led Screening Expands Life-Saving Cervical Cancer Prevention

Zambia has expanded nurse-led cervical cancer screening since 2006, reaching over 1.5 million women and dramatically improving early detection despite limited resources.

Health

Health Africa

13. January 2026

Two Diseases Wiped Out, Across Three Islands!

Cabo Verde, Mauritius, and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella after achieving high vaccination coverage and stopping local transmission for more than 3 years.

Health

Health United States

1. August 2025

First-of-Its-Kind HIV Prevention Shot Just Got FDA Approved

The FDA has approved lenacapavir, the world's first HIV prevention shot that only needs to be taken twice a year.

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Heroes India

19. June 2024

This Man’s Foundation Is All About Saving Lives

The foundation set up by an Indian financier to reduce deaths related to road accidents nationwide is growing, and its success is putting the organization on the path to international recognition.

Health

Health Benin

6. May 2024

Better Mosquito Nets for Even Better Malaria Protection

Bed nets remain one of the most effective tools against malaria, and second-generation mosquito screens have been successfully tested in West African countries like Benin, preventing a rise in cases and deaths from the life-threatening disease.

Society

Society The World

3. May 2024

People Live Longer, All Over the World!

Over three decades, life expectancy grew worldwide, most notably in Eastern sub-Saharan Africa with an impressive increase of almost 11 years, following concerted efforts like improved prevention and treatment tactics, and the strengthening and expansion of immunization programs.

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Veli-Matti Vuorenmaa, who went through a suicide-prevention programme in Helsinki

Society Finland

20. March 2024

The Happiest Country in the World Has Halved Its Suicide Rate

Over the last three decades, Finland managed to half the suicide rate through a series of interventions and initiatives, saving countless lives and finally aligning with the European average.

Health

Health Scotland

28. September 2023

A Nurse’s Ability to Smell Parkinson’s Has Paved the Way for a First-Ever Test

One woman's acute sense of smell has led to the development of the first-ever Parkinson's test.