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Pune ( Maharashtra ) [India], April 5 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met the family of the pregnant woman who died due to alleged denial of treatment by a Pune hospital, and said strict action will be taken against the guilty based on the findings of probe committee and that the state government will prepare SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to prevent such incidents in the future. "I met the victim's family. I have assured them that we have formed a committee. The committee has arrived today. We will take strict action against the guilty, and the state government will also prepare an SOP to prevent such incidents in the future...We will make sure that all necessary steps are taken regarding this incident," Fadnavis told reporters. A probe has been launched by the Pune district administration over the death of a woman, Tanisha ...

Although not an expert in the global health, but the future for Nigeria's healthcare intervention looks bleak. Over the decades, we have over depended on foreign aids in managing HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal mortality, and malnutrition. Looking at it critically, it seems only few medical conditions are not supported by foreign aid. Of course it's true regarding the huge chunk of our budget these medications would cost if left to be funded domestically. As someone who works and mingles in the ladder below, I have witnessed a lot of sorrowful occurrences. Ordinary Nigerians and even the healthcare professionals have not help in making the matter good. The gross mismanagement, working solely for the remuneration, and how the locals themselves can manipulate things just to make sure funding for the polio and measles virus vaccine campaign kept coming is abominable. Local community health workers are ravenously taking what little came for th...

Members of the Rwandan Parliamentarians Network on Population and Development (RPRPD) have commended the government’s health service programmes and strategies outlined in the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) and committed to supporting the implementation of the initiatives to ensure a healthy population that contributes to national development. ALSO READ: PM Ngirente to present govt's five-year development strategy to parliament The commitments were made during an advocacy capacity-building workshop on population and development organized by RPRPD, on March 21, under the theme Population and Development Programs in the 2nd National Strategy for Transformation – NST2 2024-2029. The health sector resolution focused on monitoring the provision of services related to reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and non-communicable diseases, especially for youth, and all Rwandans in general. It also emphasized improving access to maternal and child healthcare. Overall, the parlia...

What you need to know: According to Mr Mayiga, the government will struggle to collect taxes from a population suffering from preventable diseases such as HIV/AIDS and emphasized the need for more funding Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Buganda Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga has urged the government and other partners to provide more support to the health sector to ensure a productive population. According to Mr Mayiga, the government will struggle to collect taxes from a population suffering from preventable diseases such as HIV/AIDS and emphasized the need for more funding. “Business owners cannot thrive if their consumers are dying from HIV,” Mr. Mayiga said. “Similarly, the Uganda Revenue Authority cannot collect taxes if taxpayers are lost to the disease. We must unite to e...

The months since United States President Donald Trump’s election have been characterised by jitters in the global health community.These jitters have not been unfounded, based on actions he took in his first term such as expanding the global gag rule that led to widespread disruption of health programmes.But nothing could have prepared the world for the shocking decision to dismantle USAID overnight, which some have termed “geopolitical vandalism” .The impact of this decision will take time to comprehend, partly because data systems that track the impact of various programmes across the world have also been closed.The termination of more than 85 per cent of 6,300 projects in less than a month of review preceded by stop-work orders and piecemeal exemptions was highly disruptive.The drastic decision was taken without consulting key players: large international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) that were the preferred contractors for USAID, thousands of implementing partners on the g...

The lawmaker, who presented the cheque at the Health Insurance during his visit to the office in Uyo on Thursday, said that the amount would cover the enrollment of 800 members of his constituency into the scheme. Etteh, represented by Kingsley Mbre , PDP Eket Central, Ward 1 Leader, said that he supported the ARISE Health policy of the Gov. Umo Eno -led administration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Eno flagged off the scheme in the state on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Etteh noted that sound health allows people to maximise their potential and benefit more from government plans and programmes. The lawmaker urged the people of the constituency to partake and be beneficiaries of the scheme. Etteh commended the state governor for prioritising the health needs of the people by investing in the primary and secondary health facilities across the state. He added that with the effort, Akwa Ibom would become a haven for health tourists in a few ...

READ MORE: RFK Jr wants to pull fluoride from US tap water, experts push back At least 25 million Americans live in dental deserts - areas where dentists are scarce and residents face skyrocketing rates of tooth decay, emergency surgeries, and chronic health problems. Dentists warn these issues will only worsen with the removal of fluoride from drinking water, which has reduced tooth decay and cavities for over 80 years. Roughly 230 counties across the US lack a sufficient number of dentists to cater to the number of people living there, and most have removed or are considering removing fluoride from their water. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the current head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has often promoted unproven claims that the common cavity preventative is dangerous. The controversy surrounding fluoride stems from a meta-analysis of dozens of studies showing children exposed to higher fluoride levels had lower IQ sc...

Governor Josh Shapiro is challenging the USDA’s choice to revoke $13 million in support for the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program. This initiative was set to aid 189 Pennsylvania farms over the coming three years. On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis facilitated a roundtable meeting at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to address issues of food insecurity across the state along with a fundraising initiative. State and municipal officials have warned that without these financial resources, both farmers and food banks could face significant difficulties. We definitely require the support of the federal government because absorbing the proposed budget cuts isn’t feasible," Davis stated. "I believe everyone needs to face this reality head-on. The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) offers financial assistance to states aiming to buy locally sourced foods, thereby aiding farmers and providing sustenance for Penn...

On Wednesday, a group of three senators from both parties presented a plan requiring schools to provide non-dairy milk alternatives during lunch for students who are lactose intolerant or follow specific diets. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has historically mandated that school lunches must contain milk on every tray so that schools can receive reimbursement for these meals. However, the Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches (FISCAL) Act, proposed by Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and John Kennedy (R-LA), aims to revise current laws to mandate that educational institutions provide students with "plant-based milk" options that adhere to nutritional guidelines set by the Secretary. We must ensure our children receive proper nourishment at school through every possible means," Fetterman stated. "This non-partisan legislation eliminates superfluous bureaucratic hurdles within our nutritional aid initiatives, allowing studen...

By Joyce Chimbi The distance between Kenya’s most vulnerable populations and the health services they need to thrive and contribute fully within our society has always been wide. Our oldest and youngest citizens, people with disability, the chronically ill, people living in poverty, and women are too often left behind in our health system despite multiple programs and investments meant to ensure their care, including the Beyond Zero Initiative that sought to bring maternal and infant mortality down to zero. Kenya’s capital, Nairobi is home to nearly 2.5 million people living in about 200 informal settlements, representing 60 percent of its population. Located just outside Nairobi CBD, Kibra, Africa’s biggest informal settlement and one of the biggest in the world, is home to an estimated 600,000 to 1,000,000 people . “Very bad things happen to poor people. If you are a woman and a person with disability, you will face many problems such as disc...

(SouthAfricaFilms21) -- In order to spur economic development and rejuvenate its run-down urban areas, South Africa requires a robust and equitable land expropriation law, according to the nation’s minister of public works and infrastructure. Dean Macpherson, a member of the opposition Democratic Alliance—the second-largest party in South Africa’s coalition government—has shed light on the intricate issues involved in the ongoing discussion about land reform in the country. This controversy came under scrutiny after U.S. President Donald Trump suspended assistance and asserted that properties owned by white individuals were being expropriated in South Africa without compensation. It should be noted that not a single piece of land was taken over following the end of apartheid in 1994. The main reason behind the legislation that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted in December is aimed at providing restitution to Black individuals who were denied their right to own pro...

An updated anti-homelessness funding initiative, which was endorsed by Los Angeles County voters last November, will go into effect on Tuesday. This change will result in an increase of the county’s sales tax by a quarter-cent. Interested in staying informed about what's going on in Southern California every weekday evening? Tap to follow The L.A. Local wherever you get podcasts. Voters in Los Angeles County have passed Measure A, which imposes an additional half-penny sales tax, aimed at sustaining current services and generating extra funds to tackle the area’s homeless problem. This new initiative will supersede the previous quarter-penny county sales tax endorsed by voters back in 2017 as part of what was known then as Measure H. The earlier taxation plan, designed with a duration of ten years, would originally conclude in 2027. Measure A — the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now initiative — will stay indefinitely until vo...

On Friday, two legal offices initiated court cases aiming to halt White House directives that were aimed at penalizing them due to connections with attorneys who were under scrutiny for their involvement in probes related to Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential vote. Meanwhile, another practice chose to negotiate terms to preempt any potential actions from the Trump-led government. Jenner & Block and WilmerHale separately initiated legal actions in a Washington, D.C., federal court, each claiming that the administration was at fault. engaged in unconstitutional retaliation That breaches the First Amendment. The legal actions come after numerous executive orders were issued targeting several well-known law firms. These directives led to the revocation of security clearances, restricted access to federal facilities, and instructed agencies to terminate government contracts with these firms and their clientele. At the same time in the Oval Office, President Trump de...

San Francisco is initiating a new program supported by Democratic Governor of California. Gavin Newsom That will hand out speeding tickets according to one’s financial status. The Speed Safety System Pilot Project was signed by Newsom In October 2023, cities throughout California will be permitted to employ speed cameras to issue fines to motorists. Drivers from lower-income backgrounds qualify for significant discounts should they receive a speeding citation. Speeding fines can vary between $50 and $500. However, people whose household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty line qualify for a 50% reduction in these fees, as stated in the regulations. San Francisco Muni Transport Authority Individuals who are indigent or without homes qualify for an 80% reduction in the cost of their speeding ticket. San Francisco Officials initiated the program on March 20 with a total of 33 speed camera installations across the city; however, currentl...

Attorney General Pam Bondi conducted compliance review investigations on Thursday regarding admission policies at Stanford University and several University of California campuses. The inquiry, led by the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, will examine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policies at Stanford; University of California, Berkeley; UCLA; and the University of California, Irvine. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, educational institutions can no longer employ DEI-based discrimination during the admission process. 60 COLLEGES ARE BEING PROBED BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR ALleged 'ANTI-JEWISH DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT' The Department of Justice (DOJ) is demanding compliance. "President [Donald] Trump We are committed to eradicating unlawful discrimination and reinstating opportunities based o...

The Senate decided to revoke a rule finalized under former President Joe Biden That limited overdraft fees for larger transactions. banks and credit unions. On Thursday, the Senate passed the joint resolution with a vote of 52-48. This measure was introduced by Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-SC) and aims to rescind the aforementioned directive. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule. The motion was approved through the Congressional Review Act , a special legislative procedure designed to override the filibuster, enabling a simple majority vote in both chambers to rescind regulations. Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri sided with the Democrats to vote against the proposal. The banking sector has resisted this regulation, which aims to limit overdraft fees to only $5 for banks and similar entities having over $10 billion in assets. These institutions could choose either to set charges solely covering their expenses or handle an overdraft as a loan instead. ...

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner traveled to Philadelphia on Thursday and stated that the City Council needs to reduce bureaucratic hurdles hindering new construction efforts. This statement may bolster Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s recent appeal to legislators for greater authority over redevelopment initiatives. Her strategy to construct or maintain 30,000 residences. . For Philadelphia and Mayor's initiative to create an additional 30,000 housing units, the city council and other local policymakers must decide to 'loosen up' the current regulations," stated Turner, who was recently appointed by President Donald Trump and approved by the Senate. "By freeing up private developers’ ingenuity and reducing red tape, we'll witness a rise in available housing. In recent years, calls to relax zoning regulations and other limitations on residential construction have increased across political lines due to the nation’s struggle to boun...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an inquiry into a Rhode Island school The district aims to ascertain if its teacher loan forgiveness program has a discriminatory effect on white applicants. On March 21, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division sent a letter to both the Providence Public School District (PPSD) and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). In this correspondence, they initiated an inquiry to determine if these entities' hiring procedures—including their student loan repayment initiative—have disproportionately discriminated against Caucasian educators based on race. "The letter emphasizes that no final determinations have been made regarding the topic under examination. We aim to review all pertinent data, and we encourage your support in pinpointing potential sources of such information," as initially reported by The Boston Globe . PPSD's " Educator from Underrepresented Racial Gro...