Oxford’s Nipah Virus Vaccine Granted PRIME Status by European Medicines Agency

The University of Oxford’s vaccine candidate against the deadly Nipah virus has received PRIME (PRIority MEdicines) designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA)—a significant regulatory milestone that makes Oxford the first UK academic institution to secure this status. Launched in 2016, the EMA’s PRIME scheme supports the development of medicines that target conditions with high […]

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Climate emergency is a health crisis ‘that is already killing us,’ says WHO

Europe is warming faster than any other WHO region, and the impact on people’s health is growing more severe. From rising death rates to increasing climate-related anxiety, nearly every health indicator linked to climate has worsened in recent years.  In response, WHO/Europe on Wednesday launched a new initiative – the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health (PECCH) […]

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Irish Government Approves Major Expansion of Health and Social Care Profession Training Places

From: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Ireland 461 Additional Student Places to be Introduced Across Nine Priority Disciplines The Government has approved a significant expansion of training places for Health and Social Care Professions (HSCPs), with up to 320 new places to be made available in 2025 and a further […]

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Australian Scientists Develop Faster, Less Invasive, Gluten Less Test for Coeliac Disease

Australian researchers are pioneering a groundbreaking blood test that could dramatically simplify the diagnosis of coeliac disease by eliminating the need for patients to consume gluten prior to testing — a major hurdle in current diagnostic protocols. The new approach works by analyzing a patient’s blood sample after it has been exposed to gluten in […]

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Social and economic barriers, not choice, driving global fertility crisis: UNFPA

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) unveiled its flagship State of World Population report on Tuesday, warning that a rising number of people are being denied the freedom to start families due to skyrocketing living costs, persistent gender inequality, and deepening uncertainty about the future. Titled The real fertility crisis: The pursuit of reproductive agency in […]

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Understanding What Works: A Look at Treatments for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Young People

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among children, teens, and young adults—and it’s becoming an increasingly urgent public health concern. In response to this growing crisis, researchers reviewed dozens of studies to better understand which treatments help reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young people. The review looked at both the effectiveness […]

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World News in Brief: Women’s health in Sudan, childhood wasting, Belarus trade unions, Guatemala child rights violation

It warned that without immediate support, women and girls will continue to pay the price of this crisis with their lives, as hundreds of thousands are being left without access to emergency obstetric care or support after rape.  Often suffering complications from constant distress, malnutrition, and physical exhaustion, more and more displaced pregnant women are […]

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Spotting Borderline Personality Disorder Early May Improve Outcomes

Managing intense emotions and relationships can be difficult for anyone. But for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these challenges are persistent and overwhelming—often leading to significant distress, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Researchers are now working to identify early warning signs in childhood to allow for earlier and more effective interventions. “BPD has traditionally been […]

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High Rate of Kidney Disease in Nigeria Has Doctors Stumped

Nigeria is grappling with a growing health crisis as chronic kidney disease (CKD) rates soar, leaving healthcare professionals and policymakers searching for answers. The country now faces one of the highest burdens of kidney disease in Africa, with over 25 million Nigerians affected. Alarming Statistics Recent studies indicate that approximately 15% of Nigerian adults suffer […]

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World News in Brief: Education suffers amid DR Congo violence, WHO greenlights RSV vaccines, more hurricanes ahead for Haiti

According to UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, more than 290 schools have been damaged or destroyed in Ituri this year alone, bringing the total number of out-of-school children in the province to over 1.3 million. Protection crisis Between January and April 2025, a surge in violence displaced more than 100,000 people – half of them children. […]

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