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In a landmark achievement for global public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free. This significant milestone marks the culmination of a decades-long, nation-wide battle against a disease that was once one of the country’s most persistent and deadly health threats. For a nation that emerged from the path to…
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The international public health community is in mourning following the announcement that Dr. David Nabarro, a transformative figure whose career spanned decades of humanitarian crisis response, infectious disease management, and sustainable development, has passed away. Dr. Nabarro died at his home on Friday, 25 July 2025, at the age of 75. His death marks the…
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For any parent or caregiver who has ever navigated a full-scale public meltdown—whether it is an 18-month-old screaming at the top of their lungs because things did not go their way, a two-year-old inconsolable unless they receive one specific colored bowl, or a three-year-old flat-out refusing to leave the park—the experience is undeniably trying. These…
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Therapy professionals, educators, and parents looking for effective ways to manage children’s energy and attention during the warmer months have a new resource at their disposal. The release of the all-new Summer Sensory Stations set offers a structured, movement-based approach to self-regulation that can be easily implemented in classrooms, therapy clinics, summer camps, and home…
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As the long-awaited summer months approach, parents, educators, and therapy providers often face the unique challenge of maintaining structure when familiar school routines disappear. To help children navigate this transition, pediatric occupational therapy experts have updated and expanded comprehensive resources designed to incorporate therapeutic sensory processing activities into everyday summer life. Created by pediatric occupational…
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Last week, the drop-off routine looked entirely different from previous years. Walking up to the first-grade classroom for the first day of school, the youngest daughter in the family bounced forward with eager anticipation, excited to reconnect with friends and meet her new teachers. After offering a quick, cheerful hug goodbye, she stepped over the…
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For most of his life, the inner workings of academic research held a magnetic pull. The fundamental curiosity surrounding how human beings acquire knowledge, sift through vast seas of information, and ultimately form convictions and opinions served as a lifelong guiding force. It was a completely natural progression to step into the world of research…
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Washington, DC — The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), recognized as the nation’s sole multi-issue advocacy organization operating at the critical intersection of child well-being and racial justice, has officially announced the appointment of Nick Vucic to its esteemed National Leadership Team. In his new role, Vucic will serve as the organization’s National Director of Public…
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COLUMBUS, OH — The Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio (CDF-OH), a prominent local affiliate of the national child advocacy organization, is preparing to host its highly anticipated annual gathering, “A Celebration of Joy.” Scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, the event aims to recognize extraordinary Ohio changemakers, uplift local communities, and foster a collective spirit of hope,…
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AUSTIN, TX — As immigration enforcement practices continue to generate widespread anxiety and disruption across Texas, local advocacy groups are stepping up efforts to support affected communities. On Thursday, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) alongside the Immigrant Services Network of Austin (ISNA)—a coalition of diverse community stakeholders and immigrant service providers—will host a prominent community…
Occupational Therapy
The annual AOTA Inspire conference remains the premier gathering for occupational therapy professionals, serving...
Child Welfare and Advocacy
BALTIMORE, MD — On Monday, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, president and CEO of the...
Early Intervention
For any parent or caregiver who has ever navigated a full-scale public meltdown—whether it...
Pediatric Healthcare
In a landmark achievement for global public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has...
