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Global HIV Crisis Continues Unabated, 44 Million Lives Lost

Johnson Progress The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the ongoing global HIV crisis, with a staggering 44 million lives lost to the disease. Despite progress in prevention and treatment, HIV remains one of the world's biggest health challenges....

Nestlé Accused of ‘Double Standards’ on Baby Food Sugar in Africa

Johnson Progress Nestlé is facing intense scrutiny over its baby cereal products in Africa, with allegations of violating World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines by adding sugar to Cerelac products. A recent investigation by Swiss NGO Public Eye found that 90% of...

Global Health Crisis Deepens: U.S. Pullout Slashes WHO Funding, Threatening Services for Millions

Staff Reporter A severe funding crisis is threatening global health services, with the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners facing devastating cutbacks following the United States' announced withdrawal from the WHO in early 2025. This exit strips away...

Zimbabwe Approves Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Medicine in Record 23 Days

Johnson Progress Zimbabwe's Medicines Control Authority (MCAZ) has announced the expedited approval of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting medicine for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV-1 infection.   The approval, granted in just 23 days,...
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