The Health Foundation is in the news for pushing health equity and funding UK healthcare projects, aiming for a fairer, healthier society.
The Health Foundation has called for the UK government to prioritize health equally with economic growth. Recent analysis shows a sharp decline in healthy life expectancy, with the UK falling behind other rich nations. The government’s current measures are unlikely to reverse this trend, which is driven by obesity, inequality, and preventable illnesses.
Russia's health ministry has approved new guidelines requiring women who do not want children to see a therapist to foster positive attitudes toward childbirth. The policy aims to address declining birth rates amid demographic challenges, but its implementation and impact remain uncertain as official publication details are pending.