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The Directorate of Veterinary Services and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations will spearhead a vaccination campaign targeting the most common and potentially devastating animal health diseases affecting livestock in Namibia. FAO donated a vehicle to enhance the veterinary services mobility and effectiveness in reaching remote areas. The vaccination campaign prioritises protecting livestock in the NCA, a vital source of income, food security, and livelihood.
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2 years ago Read more at New Era

In such cases, the 'Cashless Everywhere's feature allows policyholders to seek treatment at any hospital of their choice without worrying about upfront payments. It provides peace of mind knowing that they can access cashless treatment for their loved ones in times of need. This is a significant step towards making cashless health insurance more accessible to all.
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2 years ago Read more at The Economic Times

Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Community health centers and organizations are being disproportionately hurt by the biggest hack in health care history. The hack crippled Change Healthcare, the clearinghouse for 30% of medical claims in the United States, has forced providers to find alternative funding sources to stay afloat. For large providers, like many community health centers, that can mean taking out lines of credit, which can come in the form of large interest rates.
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2 years ago Read more at Medical Xpress

a team of community health specialists at the Boston University School of Public Health has found evidence that workers who have more job flexibility and security tend to have better mental health overall. In their study, the group surveyed more than 18,000 employed people across the U.S. to learn more about their jobs and their mental health.
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2 years ago Read more at Phys.org

In honor of Women’s History Month and celebrating inspirational leaders within CDCR/CCHCS, we spoke with Brittany Brizendine, Regional Health Care Executive for CCHCS in Region II, Fresno. Choosing corrections was a transformative step, teaching me the value of dedication and the impact one can make through their work with a historically underserved population. I wanted to be a part of an organization which sets standards for the country for jails and prisons and to stay abr
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2 years ago Read more at CDCR

The study aimed to assess the utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among women of reproductive age employed in construction work in Wolaita Sodo, southern Ethiopia. Due to the unique nature of this population, there is limited existing literature specifically focused on sexual and reproductive health service utilization in similar settings. This finding is higher compared to a study conducted in the rural district of the Sidama region, where only 37% of respondents had used SRH services in the past year.
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2 years ago Read more at BioMed Central

Acentra Health announced the appointment of Grant Christie as Senior Vice President, Market Strategy and Solutions. Christie most recently worked at NTT DATA, where he led the public sector government consulting and advisory division, overseeing 500 consultants in delivering a range of services across more than 20 states. He also oversaw the company’s care management, immunization registry, and data analytics.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo Finance

Vishal Shukla, 24, shattered his C5 vertebrae just a year ago. He had spent his life surfing, hiking, and mountain climbing. But he found strength and inspiration. Just 14 months after being told he may never walk again, Shukla stood at the top of Oregon’s Mount Hood.
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2 years ago Read more at WAFB

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to uncover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Inequities in healthcare systems present a unique global challenge, with some studies suggesting SDoH factors account for up to 50% of health outcomes within the United States. The grantees were selected in countries with underserved communities living with cancer and blood disorders.
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2 years ago Read more at IFA Magazine

The NHS provides free screenings throughout a patient’s life. The question is whether all of the tests included in Bupa’s £1,069 mega-package are strictly necessary. True negatives are possible; so too are false positives, which often pass the burden of further investigations on to the NHS.
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2 years ago Read more at The Telegraph