Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Who Helped Implement Obamacare, Becomes First Black Woman to Lead Medicare Agency
Written by DeMario P. Smith Published on 4th June 2021 The U.S. Senate confirmed Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last …
Black employees with long-term health conditions lack sufficient support in the workplace, says report
Written by Leah Mahon Published on 2nd June 2021 Black employees with long-term health conditions (LTCS) are not being provided with adequate support in comparison to other ethnic …
Black and Asian babies have highest rates of stillbirths and infant mortality, landmark analysis shows
Published on ITV News website on 26th May 2021 The Office of National Statistics (ONS) published a report on stillbirth rates and infant mortality rates in different ethnic groups. The …
Why skin issues in patients of color are neglected, mistreated
Written by Black Press USA/NNPAPublished on 12th May 2021 Dermatologist Jasmine Obioha reports that there is a lack of training on treating skin conditions on skin of colour. According to …
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Bola’s Story: Life-saving sickle cell treatment highlighted in a new video sharing patient’s journey
Written by Leah MahonPublished on 4th May 2021 Bola, a dedicated volunteer for the Sickle Cell Society, shares her story of living with sickle cell disorder and the treatment that …
Tanzania Covid-19 expert committee formed, says President Suluhu
Published by The Citizen on 19th April 2021 President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced that she has established a committee of experts to assess and recommend approaches to tackle the Covid-19 …
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy shares harrowing experience during parliamentary discussion on black maternal mortality
Written by Izin AkhabauPublished on 19th April 2021 On 19th April 2021, a debate on Black Maternal Mortality was held in Parliament. This debate was held due to a petition …
White House Vows to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis Exacerbated by Pandemic
Written by DeMario P. Smith Published on 15th April 2021 The White House has officially acknowledged Black Maternal Health Week, which occurs between 11th April to 17th April, and raises …
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