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Apple rolls out Creator Studio to boost services push, adds AI features
Apple on Tuesday unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle of professional creative software priced at $12.99 a month or $129 a year, as the iPhone maker steps up its push into paid services for creators, students and professionals. The company has used its services business, which includes its Apple Music and iCloud services, to drive growth in recent years, helping counter slower hardware growth and generate recurring revenue. Apple Creator Studio bundles some of the company's best-known creative tools into a single subscription, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro across Mac and iPad.
Flu prompts mask mandate at health system with Lancaster County operations
Starting today, masking is mandated for staff working in all Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health facilities who interact with patients.
One Year Into Trump’s Term, Where Does Science Funding Stand?
The CEO of AAAS is cautiously optimistic about federal funding for science, even as uncertainty makes research challenging.
Jamie Dimon Warns Political Interference With Fed Would Push Up Rates
The JPMorgan chief reiterated his support of the Fed after the DOJ investigation.
Leaders, It’s Time to Build Your Tolerance for Uncertainty
In today’s volatile business environment, leaders must develop uncertainty tolerance as a core skill. Here are three ways to do so: Anchor yourself in clear values and enduring priorities to give yourself stability when everything else is in flux; embrace experimentation, building to learn rather than over-planning; and reframe murky conditions as an opportunity for growth, rather than a threat, so you are able to row through the fog.
Climate-Resilient Health Systems for Sustained Value Chains, Healthcare Access and Services - Global Center on Adaptation
Climate-Resilient Health Systems for Sustained Value Chains, Healthcare Access and Services GCA Webinar Series on Adaptation Insights Zoom VIRTUAL 22 January 2026, 15:00 CET Register here nbs-for-infrastructure Share this post: Source: Background Climate change poses unprecedented threats to health systems globally, particularly in vulnerable regions across Africa and beyond. The cascading impacts of extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and shifting disease patterns are disrupting healthcare delivery and access, infrastructure integrity, and supply chains essential for maintaining public health. Event DescriptionThe Climate-Resilient Health Systems for Sustained Value Chains, Healthcare Access and Services webinar will convene a panel discussion on the upcoming Climate Adaptation Insights on Health report and engage key stakeholders across government, development partners, private sector, and civil society in understanding the critical intersections between climate change adaptation and health system strengthening. By sharing insights on systemic vulnerabilities, interdependencies across the health system and supporting systems, and innovative adaptation approaches, this event will catalyze dialogue and action toward building climate-resilient health systems that can sustain healthcare access and services under changing climate conditions. The webinar will bring together participants from healthcare practitioners, multilateral development banks, international health organizations, climate finance institutions, research institutions, and civil society organizations globally. nbs-for-infrastructure Share this post:
Jurgen Klopp to Real Madrid: Former Liverpool manager a candidate for head coach role at LaLiga club
Jurgen Klopp is currently the head of global soccer for Red Bull, but Sky Germany understands the former Liverpool boss would give a move to Real Madrid serious consideration; Xabi Alonso left his position as head coach at Real on Monday with Alvaro Arbeloa his replacement
Just released, and already Japan's best-selling camera – leaving 100MP flagship far behind
Fujifilm and Sony's latest releases storm Japan's sales charts, flipping the rankings almost overnight
Pentagon to invest $1 billion in L3Harris rocket motor business, shares surge
The deal represents the latest U.S. investment in Corporate America, including a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel and investments in critical mineral producers.
How state policy is quietly crushing Colorado’s small businesses (Opinion)
Supporters of the repeal dismissed the vendor fee as insignificant, claiming it averaged just $60 to $100 per month and insisting that the money belonged to the state anyway. That framing could not…
Scientists find a natural sunscreen hidden in hot springs bacteria
Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with impressive antioxidant power. Unlike conventional sunscreens, it’s biocompatible and potentially safer for both people and the environment. The molecule is produced only under UV and salt stress and uses a unique biosynthetic pathway never seen before. This could help drive a new generation of eco-friendly sunscreens and skincare products.
Cheaper drinks will see a rise in noncommunicable diseases and injuries
In two new global reports released today, WHO is calling on governments to significantly strengthen taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Lefkofsky sees more runway ahead for now-profitable Tempus
Chicago artificial intelligence giant Tempus AI is showing it's operating in the black after 10 years and growing.
University of Minnesota's 5-year plan includes 'exciting' health care efforts for Duluth
Community service through health care and education is one of the main "imperatives" of the U's new strategic plan.
The US in brief: Rally round the Fed
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
After UPS crash, businesses seek 'path forward' as they regain property access
Businesses in the area around the UPS Flight 2976 crash site have endured, and continue to face, challenges to resuming normal operations.
Trump administration ratchets up its use of Justice Department for political leverage
President Donald Trump’s efforts to leverage the Justice Department for political purposes and to exact retribution against his perceived foes haven’t suffered from a series of setbacks.
The ultra-cold temperatures needed for epic nuclear science
One of the world's most sophisticated scientific facilities is turning to ultra-low temperatures to try and unravel hidden secrets of our Universe.
The ultra-cold temperatures needed for epic nuclear science
One of the world's most sophisticated scientific facilities is turning to ultra-low temperatures to try and unravel hidden secrets of our Universe.
Md. attorney general says state wins most appeals on denied health care claims, too many give up
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said a unit within his office has recovered or saved consumers $2.6 million by challenging denied health care claims.
ESTEVE to acquire TerSera Therapeutics' Infusion Specialty Therapies Business Unit, Expanding U.S. presence
/PRNewswire/ -- ESTEVE and TerSera Therapeutics LLC announced today that they have entered into an agreement in which ESTEVE will acquire TerSera's Infusion...
ESTEVE to Acquire TerSera Therapeutics’ Infusion Specialty Therapies Business Unit, Expanding U.S. Presence
BARCELONA & DEERFIELD, Ill., January 13, 2026--ESTEVE and TerSera Therapeutics LLC announced today that they have entered into an agreement in which ESTEVE will acquire TerSera’s Infusion Specialty Therapies Business Unit (IST). This strategic acquisition enables ESTEVE to expand its U.S. presence, with two highly specialized on-market assets and a dedicated team of sales, marketing and medical professionals.
Oil hits two-month high as Trump threatens Iran’s trading partners, and warns ‘we’re screwed’ if supreme court blocks tariffs
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade
Japan’s new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report
Country's first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal agenda.
Pazdur warns that politics, ‘chaos’ are damaging FDA
At a STAT event, veteran drug regulator Richard Pazdur, who left the FDA last month after 26 years, said that politics and 'chaos' were damaging the agency.
Former Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about ships to Chinese intelligence
A former US Navy sailor convicted of selling technical and operating manuals for ships and operating systems to an intelligence officer working for China was sentenced Monday to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said.
‘Smearing the victim’: Minnesota’s attorney general accuses federal investigators of maligning Renee good
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison reacts to reports that the DOJ is investigating Renee Good’s possible ties to activist groups following her death. He says her background is “irrelevant” to the case and that it is an attempt to smear the victim.
Yen Tumbles Following Report Japan PM Plans Snap Poll
The yen dropped to its weakest level against the dollar since July 2024, as losses accelerated following speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may soon call a snap election.
Thune warns DOJ's probe of Fed Chair Powell 'better be real' and 'serious' amid political backlash
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., acknowledged that planned blocks against future Federal Reserve nominees would cause issues and remained adamant that the central bank stay independent.
Astrana Health Touts Delegated Risk “Single Payer” Model, Prospect Synergies, Reiterates 2025 Guide
Astrana Health (NASDAQ:ASTH) executives outlined the company’s delegated risk model, growth strategy, and recent integration priorities during a company presentation followed by a Q&A session. The event featured remarks from Brandon Sim, with Chief Operating and Financial Officer Chan Basho join
Columbus Blue Jackets make major coaching staff changes
The Columbus have fired head coach Dean Evason in addition to assistant coach Steve McCarthy, and have quickly announced veteran Rick Bowness as the club's new head coach.
Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positive
A baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination is the first person in Georgia this year to contract measles.
Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City
Nurses were joined by elected leaders, including the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as contract negotiations failed.
Children's Wisconsin, UW Health stop providing gender-affirming treatments for minors
Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health have stopped providing gender-affirming care treatments to minors, citing recent federal policy changes.
Powell's Made This Political: Sen. Marshall
Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) shares his thoughts on the DOJ serving the Federal Reserve with subpoenas and whether or not he agrees with some of his GOP colleagues who will oppose any Federal Reserve nominations with this going on. Senator Marshall voices his support for President Trump's credit card interest rate cap proposal and discusses what's next on health care from the Senate. He speaks with Joe Mathieu and Julie Fine on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25 percent tariff
The US president has threatened Iran with military strikes amid widespread antigovernment protests there.
HTI 5 Proposal Signals Health IT Deregulation and FHIR-first Interoperability and Refines Information Blocking Rule
The new Health Data, Technology and Interoperability proposed rule (known as HTI-5) signals a significant deregulatory shift aimed at...
Recent $11 Million Grant to Broad Metro Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government - Alabama Department of Labor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2026 Recent $11 Million Grant to Broad Metro Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government Hoover, Alabama – A recent grant in the amount of $11,751,607.34 in federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funding that was awarded for two innovative projects in Hoover, Alabama—Broad […]
Ken Welch campaign in turmoil after $200K-plus stolen from PAC, stagnant fundraising
Committee officials plan to have conversations with local and federal law enforcement on next steps.
How Trump's 'Don-roe Doctrine' is different than Bush-era GOP foreign policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Republican Party’s approach to world affairs has shifted from attempting to spread democratic values during the George W. Bush administration to “America First” in President Trump’s first term and now to something else entirely. We discuss what to make of Trump’s foreign policy agenda. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
AI Pushback: Governments Eye Action on Political Ads, Deepfakes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban AI-generated images from state politics. Canada may restrict “deepfakes” after the uproar over Grok “undressing” photos. New Jersey restricts phone use in schools. Vermont beer-makers are struggling. As we mention here regularly, Decision Points primarily ...
NY governor eyes tech to curb underage betting
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to direct the state's gaming commission to explore technology, such as facial recognition and thumbprint scanners, to prevent anyone under 21 from creating sports betting accounts.
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children’s health programs as lawsuit continues
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification of disabilities in young children.
DOJ investigation of Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
The Trump administration’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which Powell said was an attempt to exert more control over the Fed.
Criminal Inquiry of Powell Draws Backlash From Some Republicans
Three Republican senators offered a rare rebuke of the Trump administration’s tactics, criticizing an investigation of the Federal Reserve chair.
n Venezuela, Amnesty for Political Prisoners Stokes Hope and Frustration
Venezuela’s new leaders and President Trump have alluded to a major release of political prisoners, but the liberations have been slow to come.
‘Working without a net’: Remembering Bill Livingston’s fiery legacy in Cleveland sports
Former Plain Dealer columnist Bill Livingston, who passed away at 77, leaves behind decades of passionate, opinionated coverage that helped define Cleveland’s sports narrative.
Montana State business professor publishes research on social media and customer service agents
The paper was published in Production and Operations Management in December 2025.
Activists press Georgia lawmakers to defend civil liberties
Liberal demonstrators headed to the Capitol to advocate for policy priorities during the first day of Georgia's 2026 legislative session.
ICYMI: Florida Releases Infant Formula Test Results Under Healthy Florida First - Florida Department of Health
Bartow, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced the release of infant formula testing
Family of Robert Brooks heads to Albany to continue push for prison reforms
Even though the governor signed a package of bills last month targeting changes at prisons, Brooks' family members say several critical provisions were weakened or removed from the final product.
Scientists Solve Mars Water Mystery With a Thin Layer of Ice
New climate modeling suggests that small lakes on ancient Mars could have stayed liquid for decades, even in a generally cold environment. Small lakes on early Mars may have stayed in liquid form for many years, despite average temperatures that were far below freezing. Researchers at Rice Uni
North Dakota leaders tout plan to secure continued Rural Health Transformation funding
Sen. John Hoeven said the goal is for the state to secure $1 billion in funding by the end of the federal program.
2026 Best of Business
WBJ’s Best of Business awards are centered around one concept: referrals. Businesses will attract and retain new customers in all sorts of ways, but most will tell you the best way is to get your existing clients to do it for you. A recommendation from a trusted source goes a long way whenever a company leader is looking for a lawyer, an accountant, a place for lunch, a venue for a large event, or a fun place to take employees as a reward for all their hard work. Now in its 13th year, WBJ’s Best of Business awards are essentially recommendations from trusted sources for the organizations to best help your companies succeed. As we do every year, WBJ compiled this list of winners by asking our readers to vote in the various categories. From Nov. 1-28, more than 2,160 votes were cast. The top votegetters are the winners of this year’s 54 categories. To celebrate these winners and to meet the best of the best, I invite you to attend WBJ’s Best of Business awards event at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester. Part celebration and part hyperactive networking event, the Best of Business awards is a unique experience in the local economic scene. Always a good time, the room is full of potential contacts, who can all help your business achieve that next level of excellence. You can register here. – Brad Kane, editor
Vote for Week 6 Delaware HS Athlete of the Week, presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
Voting is free on Delaware Online. The winner will be announced on Jan. 16.
Nearly 15,000 nurses go on strike at several NYC hospitals
The New York State Nurses Association said it launched the strike at several hospitals.
Why now is a good time for your business to invest in dashcams, telematics systems
Businesses now a financial incentive to outfit their commercial fleets with dashboard cameras and telematics systems.
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children's health programs as lawsuit continues
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification of disabilities in young children.
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children's health programs as lawsuit continues
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics
Judge Orders HHS to Restore Funding for Children's Health Programs as Lawsuit Continues
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification of disabilities in young children. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington,
WA fines another insurer for violating mental health rules
A string of big insurance companies have been fined in Washington for not following laws around providing mental health coverage.
For 80 years, Republicans have blocked us from fixing our health care system
Harry Truman’s plan would have covered medical, hospital and nursing care for everyone, and created a federal health insurance agency to pay the costs of care.
Trump to interview BlackRock's Rieder for Fed chair role, Fox Business reports
U.S. President Donald Trump will interview BlackRock Inc's chief bond investment manager Rick Rieder on Thursday as a candidate to lead the Federal Reserve, Fox Business Network reported on Monday, citing unidentified administration sources.
Why is Bosnia sending troops to Gaza?
Bosnians overwhelmingly support Palestine. And yet their elite want to help legitimise a 'peace' plan favouring Israel.
Legend Biotech Highlights Recent Business Updates at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Exceeded 10,000 patients treated to date with CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel)Increased CARVYKTI® manufacturing capacity with the physical expansion of the Raritan facility, now the largest cell therapy manufacturing facility in the U.S.Profitability expected in 2026, driven by continued CARVYKTI® revenue growth and operating margin expansion Treated first patient with in vivo pipeline candidate in investigator-initiated trial Preclinical data from primates provided early validat
A call to action for Sarasota's business leaders in 2026
This is the year to sharpen business strategy, expand your network, develop your team, and innovate with purpose.
Body Resurrects Cells Marked For Death, Solving a 50-Year Mystery
A burst of regeneration.
Moderna Provides Business and Pipeline Updates at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Expects 2025 revenue of approximately $1.9 billion (unaudited), $100 million above midpoint communicated on 3Q25 Earnings Call Improves 2025 expected GAAP operating expenses by $200 million since 3Q25 Earnings Call Increases 2025 projected year-end ...
‘Hundreds more’ ICE agents due in Minnesota after killing of Renee Good
Kristi Noem says that more officers are being deployed amid protests in several cities
"A sad end to a sad story" - fond Anthem farewells begin as BioWare's Destiny-like game reaches last day of operation
Exactly when it'll be switched off remains unclear.
Women's health research | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Research shows that hormone replacement therapy can help reduce brain inflammation and diseases. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
A blossoming Texas medical marijuana industry adds new businesses, products and patients
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued provisional licenses to nine new medical marijuana operators while existing ones have started opening new manufacturing and cultivating facilities.
Ozone infusions, lasers, plasma: How clinics want to sell you a longer life
Longevity medicine has exploded into the mainstream, but the fervor has outpaced rigorous scientific evidence and federal regulations.
‘An undoing of the scientific method’: Flagship CEO warns of government threats to US biotech industry
The Trump administration spent 2025 taking a sledgehammer to science, obliteratin | The Trump administration spent 2025 taking a sledgehammer to science, obliterating funding and reshaping agencies like the FDA and National Institutes of Health through layoffs and restrictive new policies. In a new letter, Noubar Afeyan, Ph.D., co-founder of Moderna and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, warns that these actions risk undermining the foundations of science itself to the ultimate detriment of health and biotech innovation in America.
New megadonors with major business before the government back Trump's super PAC
Business leaders affiliated with AI companies and TikTok and family members of people accused of federal crimes were among those who made big donations to MAGA Inc.
New megadonors with major business before the government back Trump's super PAC
Business leaders affiliated with AI companies and TikTok and family members of people accused of federal crimes were among those who made big donations to MAGA Inc.
Tesla faces key deadlines in 'prove-it' year
Elon Musk is staring down several self-imposed deadlines this year, from Cybercab volume production to a much-hyped Roadster demo.
Legacy Business Models Break
“Your margin is my opportunity” was Jeff Bezos’s way of describing Amazon’s hunger for bloated profit pools. In 2026, the real question isn’t whether margins get attacked, but who gets to turn whose margin into whose opportunity as consumers, enterprises and their agents decide how they want interactions to work, what information they are willing to share and where costs ultimately land. From Bezos to agents: who owns the opportunity.
‘Completely bonkers.’ Trump’s Greenland mining dreams in Greenland collide with reality
Greenland’s untapped mineral wealth has landed the island at the top of President Donald Trump’s empire-building wish list.
Since the Supreme Court protected transgender people from discrimination, ‘The backlash has been brutal’
When the Supreme Court, led by Justice Neil Gorsuch, ruled in 2020 that federal law protected transgender workers from discrimination, the justices appeared to launch a new era of rights for a historically shunned group.
UK’s suite of student mental health resources includes new virtual therapy option
With the start of the new year and spring semester, Student Well-Being in the Office for Student Success is continuing its ongoing efforts to expand student access to a variety of mental health services.
Dollar weakens after US prosecutors launch criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Integration of armed factions remains one of Syria’s biggest challenges
It is also at the centre of the post-war state building project.
Public health school promises loan program to offset federal cutback
With the federal government’s Grad PLUS loan program set to end, a Facebook post last month from the School of Public Health suggested that Yale would establish a new alternative.
Galaxy S27 Ultra camera details surface for the first time
The Galaxy S27 Ultra will reportedly bring an upgrade to the primary camera by using a newer ISOCELL sensor with newer technologies.
Misguided overtime law hampers Colorado agriculture
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 sets federal standards for employees including minimum wage, child labor and overtime. Agricultural workers have been largely exempted from the overtime requirements because during key portions of the growing season, there is a small window of time that requires more hours and more labor than the majority of […]
Timothée Chalamet, Paul Thomas Anderson take honours at Gloden Globes
Chalamet picks up best actor award for his role in sports comedy-drama "Marty Supreme."
How Stars Like Jean Smart and Mark Ruffalo Got (Sort-Of) Political at Golden Globes 2026
Several celebrities on the 83rd Golden Globes red carpet wore anti-ICE pins, but winners and presenters kept it purposely vague onstage.
El Paso businesses close doors, owner looks to future with optimism
Several local businesses in El Paso, including Joe Vinny & Bronson's, are closing their doors, leaving the community to reflect on the special spaces they creat
No. 21 Tennessee eyes turnaround vs. surging Texas A&M
After No. 21 Tennessee dropped a 91-67 decision at Florida on Saturday, Volunteers coach Rick Barnes was seething. All he could see on the stat sheet handed to him were the overabundance of turnovers listed.
Trump says he may veto extension of Obamacare subsidies
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he might veto legislation to extend federal health insurance subsidies, injecting fresh uncertainty into a debate that has pitted congressional Republicans against Democrats and threatened to raise premiums for millions of Americans.
Local sports bar stays busy even without Chiefs in NFL Playoffs
The NFL Playoffs are underway and for the first time since 2014, the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t competing.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell under criminal investigation over HQ renovation, report
U.S. prosecutors investigate whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell allegedly mischaracterized renovation details during Senate Banking Committee appearances.
Microsoft says you should upgrade to Windows 11 AI PCs if you want to be prepared for the next generation of computing
Microsoft says you may not be prepared for the next generation of computing if you don't upgrade to a Copilot+ PC with Windows 11.
Federal Prosecutors Are Said to Have Opened Inquiry Into Fed Chair Powell
The investigation, which centers on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, signals an escalation in the long-running clash between President Trump and the chair.
U.S. Navy veteran and VA health care executive appointed as Department of War’s top medical leader
Keith Bass, a retired U.S. Navy commander and health care leader, was sworn in Jan. 12, 2026, as the assistant secretary of war for health affairs.
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
Persistent political giant Codey gone at 79
Family members of former governor Richard J. “Dick” Codey announced his passing in Roseland at the age of 79.