Latest KFF Health News Stories
Media Outlets Examine Case Of Man Cured Of HIV, Leukemia Through Bone Marrow Transplant
In a special report, Reuters examines the case of Timothy Ray Brown, who was cured of HIV and leukemia after undergoing “a bone marrow transplant using cells from a donor with a rare genetic mutation, known as CCR5 delta 32,” which researchers knew conveyed resistance to HIV infection.
U.S. Should Delay And Reform Pakistan Aid, Report Says
U.S. aid efforts in Pakistan have become “muddled” and should be delayed until reforms are implemented, a report (.pdf) compiled by a Center for Global Development (CGD) task force, said on Wednesday, Agence France-Presse reports (Tandon, 6/1).
Previously Unknown E. Coli Strain Affects More Than 1,500 In Europe; Source Remains Unknown
The WHO on Thursday said “that an unusually lethal strain of E. coli, which has infected more than 1,500 people in Germany, mystified public health officials and threatened to touch off panic in Europe, was a previously unknown variant of the bacteria, raising new concerns about the extent and severity of the contagion,” the New York Times reports.
Food Security Should Be A Priority
“Any system that produces enough food for the entire world and yet fails to feed one in seven people, which is subject to rampant speculation and land-grabbing, and where crops and land that could be used to feed people are instead turned into fuel for Hummers, is patently not working,” a Guardian editorial says.
U.S. Must Provide Ample Funding For GAVI
“Considering its wealth, the U.S. spends relatively little on humanitarian aid that can make an enormous difference in the lives of millions of people
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the latest Medicare dust up in the ongoing budget negotiations and about oral arguments in the latest round of appellate court action related to health law legal challenges.
Sanofi, DNDi Announce Three-Year Research Collaboration For Neglected Tropical Diseases
The pharmaceutical company Sanofi and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) on Monday announced a three-year research collaboration to develop drugs for nine neglected tropical diseases, RTTNews reports.
Relatives Of Women Who Died In Childbirth In Uganda Sue Government
“Relatives of two woman who died in childbirth launched a landmark lawsuit against the Ugandan government Friday to highlight the failure to provide adequate maternal healthcare,” Sapa/Agence France-Presse/IOL reports.
HHS To Reduce Rates For High-Risk Insurance Pools
The Obama administration on Tuesday took steps in the 18 states where the federal government runs high-risk insurance pools to make coverage more affordable to people with pre-existing conditions.
States And Exchanges: A Progress Report
Some states are moving ahead with health insurance exchanges while others are moving more slowly than expected.
Child Casualties Rise Significantly In Somalia, WHO Says
The WHO on Tuesday said children under age 5 make up almost half of those injured in a recent upsurge of violence in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, AlertNet reports (Migiro, 5/31).
Google Launches Dengue Trends Tool To Track Outbreaks
“Google has launched Dengue Trends, a tool that aims to detect dengue fever outbreaks around the world using the same methodology behind Google Flu Trends,” PC Magazine reports (Yin, 5/31).
IRIN Examines How Some Aid Data Artificially Inflates Contributions
IRIN examines how some major international aid donors report their donations in a way that inflates their contributions.
WHO Warns Of Tobacco Dangers On World No Tobacco Day
“Tobacco will kill nearly six million people this year, including 600,000 non-smokers, because governments are not doing enough to persuade people to quit or protect others from second-hand smoke, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday,” which was observed as World No Tobacco Day, Reuters/Toronto Sun reports (Kelland, 5/31).
Small Increases In Temperature, Rainfall Amount Can Predict Cholera Outbreaks, Study Says
Small increases in temperature and rainfall amount may be able to predict cholera outbreaks in some areas, according to a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Agence France-Presse reports (5/31).
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
People With Individual Health Coverage Have Highest Cancer Costs
Reuters reports that people who buy insurance on their own, rather than through an employer, pay the most out-of-pocket for the care they receive.
State Roundup: Colo. Gov. Vetoes Cost Sharing Bill For Children’s Health Plan
News outlets report on state developments on health policy.
