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Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth

Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth

NEW YORK (AP) — Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.
Uganda's LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze

Uganda's LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A non-profit organization supporting LGBTQ people in Uganda says its work is being threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aid .
Community groups say Canadians are scared as Trudeau warns hate crimes are rising

Community groups say Canadians are scared as Trudeau warns hate crimes are rising

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders warn of a rising tide of hate around the world, community groups in Canada say they're getting more and more calls from frightened people.
Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump

Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina's president has ordered the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to “profound differences” with the U.N. agency, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.

Argentina's president bans gender-affirming care for people under age 18

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina’s president has signed a decree banning gender-affirming care for people under age 18, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.

US officials advise travelers to be careful in Uganda because of Ebola

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Wednesday urged Americans traveling to Uganda to take precautions because of an Ebola outbreak — and said they are helping Ugandan health officials respond to the threat.
Canadian researchers who rely on U.S. medical grants say some projects at risk even as funding resumes

Canadian researchers who rely on U.S. medical grants say some projects at risk even as funding resumes

Canadian researchers who rely on funding from an American agency that saw some of its operations frozen last month due to an executive order by U.S.
Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds

Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 spike in his asthma medication.
Wage increases, staffing levels drive up health costs, Manitoba report says

Wage increases, staffing levels drive up health costs, Manitoba report says

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised to control health-care costs Wednesday as it released audits of several health bodies and saw the departure of two chief executive officers.
VA nurses are in short supply. Unions say Trump's deferred resignation plan could make things worse

VA nurses are in short supply. Unions say Trump's deferred resignation plan could make things worse

For the federal government's largest group of employees — nurses caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs — the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer and its looming Thursday deadline come amid longstanding