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Alejandra Leal of Mexico to Receive Global Health Advocacy Changemaker Award
Alejandra Leal will be honored for fostering safer mobility, roads, and inclusive environments for Mexicans. The awards ceremony is set for Washington, D.C., on May 7, 2026.
Seed Global Health Attends 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva
Seed Global Health joins WHA79 from May 18-22, 2026, advocating for health systems, workforce investment, and country-led reforms. They will co-host a roundtable with Zambia and Uganda Ministries on World Bank National Health Compacts.
Three Die of Suspected Hantavirus on Atlantic Cruise Ship
Three passengers on a cruise ship died from suspected hantavirus infections, according to the World Health Organization. Evacuees have landed in Europe amid the outbreak.
Meghalaya Rolls Out Annual Health Survey for Data-Driven Planning
The State Health Systems Resource Centre launches the survey to bridge data gaps and support evidence-based healthcare decisions in Meghalaya. It aims at improving the state's health system.
ERDERA Launches 2026 Joint Transnational Call for Rare Diseases
The call, launched December 10, 2025, focuses on resolving unsolved rare genetic and non-genetic diseases by identifying causative variants. Proposals can be submitted by April 7, 2026, for the next round.
USF COPH Researcher Represents WHO Center at Global Forum in France
Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha attended the first WHO forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, joining global public health leaders. This highlights ongoing international public health collaboration.
KFF Updates Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions
41 states including DC have adopted ACA Medicaid expansion for adults up to 138% FPL ($21,597 individual in 2025), with enhanced federal matching. 10 states have not adopted it.
Maharashtra and Goa Release AI Policy 2026
Indian states Maharashtra and Goa each unveiled their AI Policy 2026, part of broader state-level developments in technology and health-related governance. This is highlighted in CSIS States Weekly.
Himachal Pradesh Notifies Mental Health Rules for Coaching Centers
New rules mandate registration, mental health policies for centers with over 100 students, staff training, and suicide helpline displays, addressing student well-being.
Chhattisgarh Approves Urban Gas Distribution Policy 2026 Impacting Health
The policy expands piped natural gas access as a cleaner LPG alternative, strengthening infrastructure to promote public health via reduced pollution in urban areas.