Population and Public Health

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated food insecurity, and now more than 42 million people, including up to 13 million children, may be facing inadequate access to food.   

Already in 2021, LGBTQ+-focused companies have boosted their total funding to $39 million, according to Rock Health’s estimates.  

Christina Armstrong, a clinical psychologist at the VA’s Office of Connected Care, will be speaking at HIMSS21 about how the health system reacted to the pandemic.   

Despite advancements for the LGBTQ+ community in recent years, many folks still struggle to find healthcare providers that can meet their needs.   

The new system was designed to notify Mass residents if they have been exposed to someone COVID-19 positive. 

The move aims to help combat the country’s rise in type 2 diabetes and obesity.  

G42 Healthcare has partnered with Seegene to offer its new Seegene Mobile Station to various territories across the Middle East and North Africa. Each station can conduct up to 2,000 tests per day.

The funds will be used to accelerate the expansion of its digital care platform for respiratory health. 

The “first of its kind” institution aims at enhancing local genomic research, and diagnosing and treating patients with genetic disorders. Its launch coincides with the formation of the board of the Emirati Genome Program.

The Abu Dhabi-based company launched the service following requests by patients, it revealed. Starting 15 June, Abu Dhabi will restrict access to public places to those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, or recently tested negative.