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A Yale-trained physician and Greensboro pain specialist is working to raise money for a planned medical village in Accra, Ghana, and recently met with actor John Amos to build support.

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GAAPP and 22 member groups from 10 African countries have formed AMEA to push awareness, earlier diagnosis and better treatment for respiratory and allergic diseases.

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Dr. Jasneth James has published a three-part cookbook that pairs chronic-disease education with recipes and natural remedies for people managing diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.

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The Global Colon Cancer Association announced 2026 CRC Health Equity Grants for eight projects in seven countries, backing screening, education, navigation and patient support efforts.

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Umoya Wellness Spa has opened in Salt Lake City as a nurse-owned, Black-owned medical and wellness spa offering body contouring, HydraFacial treatments, injectable wellness, and African hair braiding.

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KinPath Surrogacy says it has helped more than 300 intended parents and 300 surrogates over 13 years, and is expanding its flagship program to Mérida, Mexico.

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More than 230 people from 23 cities gathered at The Highlawn in West Orange, N.J., for Unity Table’s Todos a la Mesa celebration on Sept. 24. The event honored Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized community leaders and highlighted efforts to build…

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Tom LeNoble’s memoir My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels won the 2026 NYC Big Book Award in LGBTQ nonfiction, adding to recognition from the Independent Press Award.

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The World Robot Olympiad Association and Aramco are bringing 20 student robotics teams from 13 countries to Hyderabad on Sept. 28, 2026, for a new entrepreneurship pilot.

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Ashley P. Moseley’s This Birdie Told Me was named a Distinguished Favorite in the Children’s Educational category at the NYC Big Book Award, bringing international attention to a rainforest-themed children’s title that blends storytelling with…

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Worldreader has launched a month-long global reading campaign for families with young children as part of International Literacy Month.

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Beyond the Diagnosis will premiere Nov. 6 at the Peachtree Village International Film Festival in Atlanta and launch the same day on JaroGO in five countries.

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Christiane Scarpino’s memoir Missing Pieces won the NYC Big Book Award in New New Nonfiction (First time published), giving new visibility to a survivor account of the 1977 Mobil Oil Building bombing in New York City. The recognition spotlights a…

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The University of Cape Coast has launched UCC eCampus, an online platform that lets working professionals in Ghana and abroad pursue selected postgraduate degrees without leaving their jobs or moving to campus.

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Izzy, An Octopus Tale by Charles Rawlings, MD, JD; Leah Perez; and Morgan Rawlings won the NYC Big Book Award’s Childrens Educational category.

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Influential Women highlighted Carmen Ward-Sullivan, PhD, RN, for her leadership in nursing education, clinical expertise, and global health work.

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All Sports Group has partnered with the Africa Fitness Honors & Expo to cover the 2026 event in Accra, Ghana, marking its first major initiative on the continent.

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Global Africa Summit Charlotte runs Sept. 8-10 at The Westin Charlotte, bringing leaders from business, government, finance and technology together to push trade and investment ties between the U.S., Africa and global markets.

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The global shea butter market is projected to rise from $1.77 billion in 2024 to $3.499 billion by 2035, fueled by demand for natural, organic and sustainably sourced ingredients in cosmetics, food and pharmaceuticals.

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KeraLink International says it has now impacted more than 4 million lives through global vision care programs, with nearly 3 million of those reached since January 2025. The milestone underscores the nonprofit’s push to expand access to eye care,…