The Trump administration says that October 1 marks the dawn of a new era in global healthcare. It's the age of the "America First Global Health Strategy." And that means rewriting the rules for funding healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. A key... See more
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease caused 45% of all deaths across Africa. That is according to new research out this week. Three decades ago, chronic disease accounted for only a quarter of deaths on the continent. As N... See more
A new study from the Lancet out this week finds that non-communicable diseases accounted for nearly 5 million deaths across Africa in 2023, representing 45% of all deaths in Africa. Copyright 2026 NPR A new study from the Lancet out this week finds that n... See more
Since the early 2000s, countries have tried to lift people out of poverty with a simple program — giving them cash. The idea is that a lump sum will help the poorest of the poor buy food, pay for school fees or build a business — like raising livestock — ... See more
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: In Liberia, the government is helping families in extreme poverty by giving them cash, typically to one family member. Researchers tested whether getting couples to make financial plans together can improve the benefits of cash aid an... See more
