February 2024

TL/DR - Mexican entrepreneur Luis Suarez created a mental health service, Sanarai, which specifically targets Spanish-speaking clients who struggle with systemic and institutional barriers in accessing mental health care. The majority of Latino/x adults in the U.S. with mental health problems do not receive care due to language barriers, lack of…

TL/DR - South Korean corporations are expressing concerns over the United States' Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), fearing it could challenge their competitiveness and market access. The IRA prioritizes American-made products and green technology, signaling a shift in international trade and investment that could potentially impact South Korean…

TL/DR - Kelechi Ohiri, President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has pledged to increase the number of Nigerians covered by health insurance. Currently, less than 7% of Nigerians are protected and covered by health insurance, a figure that has remained under 10% since the NHIA's…

TL/DR - The Haywood Street Community Development in Asheville is constructing an affordable housing project, featuring 41 units, primarily for those earning 30-50% of the area median income. The development will constitute one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, with 37 units reserved for housing voucher holders. The project, which is being…