Category: Health

The warning, issued jointly by UN agencies and the regional socio-economic bloc SAARC on Wednesday, underscores South Asia’s status as the “global epicentre” of anaemia among adolescent girls and women. An estimated 259 million already suffer from the condition, which impairs the body’s ability to carry oxygen, contributing to chronic fatigue, poor maternal outcomes, and […]

The outbreak – which started in September 2024 and was confirmed a month later – comes amidst a protracted humanitarian crisis exacerbated by rising intercommunal violence, climate shocks such as flooding and catastrophic hunger.   “Now, more than ever, collective action is needed to reduce tensions, resolve political differences and make tangible progress in implementing […]

🧠 London, July 2025 — Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has introduced MinderCare, a pioneering NHS service that uses smart home technology to deliver continuous, remote care for individuals living with dementia. Developed by the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) Care Research & Technology Centre at Imperial College London, the service aims to improve […]

🩺 Geneva, July 8, 2025 — In a landmark decision, Switzerland’s drug regulator Swissmedic has approved Coartem Baby, the world’s first malaria treatment specifically formulated for newborns and infants weighing less than five kilograms. The approval addresses a critical gap in malaria care for the youngest and most vulnerable patients in regions where the disease […]

7 July 2025 – A growing number of social media creators are reporting severe burnout, driven by the relentless pace of content production, lack of workplace structure, and the emotional toll of monetizing personal lives. According to a recent survey of 1,000 creators in the U.S. and UK, 50% have experienced burnout, and 37% have […]

Tripoli, July 2025 – Libya’s deteriorating healthcare infrastructure has reached a breaking point, forcing families to seek medical care abroad through perilous migration routes. The case of 7-year-old Sohan Aboulsoud, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, has become emblematic of the crisis. Her family undertook an illicit sea journey to Italy on 25 June, after exhausting […]

5 July 2025 – Africa is facing a deepening health financing crisis, driven by excessive reliance on external aid and chronic underinvestment by national governments. According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the continent’s healthcare systems are 95% dependent on foreign assistance for essential commodities such as vaccines, medications, and […]

4 July 2025 – A groundbreaking clinical trial has demonstrated that a single injection of gene therapy can significantly restore hearing in individuals with congenital deafness, with improvements observed in just weeks. The study, published in Nature Medicine, involved ten participants aged 1 to 24, all with mutations in the OTOF gene, which impairs the […]

July 3, 2025 — As dementia rates surge worldwide, a growing body of research reveals that the true cost of care far exceeds official health spending figures — driven largely by the unpaid labor of family and friends. While governments allocate billions to treat and manage dementia, informal caregiving now represents the silent backbone of […]

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded over £3 million to fund 35 innovative medical technology projects targeting the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of acquired brain injury (ABI). Awarded through the Invention for Innovation FAST 4 scheme, the projects will run for 6 to 12 months and focus on conditions including […]