World News in Brief: Rights abuses in Haiti, Sudan war sees exodus to Chad, food trade optimism

Between 1 January and 30 May, at least 2,680 people – including 54 children – were killed, 957 injured, 316 kidnapped for ransom, and many more subjected to sexual violence and child gang recruitment. “Alarming as they are, numbers cannot express the horrors Haitians are being forced to endure daily,” said Mr. Türk. Conflicts on […]

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World News in Brief: ‘Indifference and impunity’ in Sudan, ICC judges speak out against sanctions, respiratory diseases overlooked in Europe

Tom Fletcher noted that over 30 million people require humanitarian assistance. Moreover, with famine declared in multiple places and over 14.6 million people displaced, Sudan represents the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. “Again and again, the international community has said that we will protect the people of Sudan. The people of Sudan should ask […]

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MHRA Launches New Digital Hub in Leeds to Boost Innovation and Regional Growth

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced the launch of a new digital hub in Leeds, reinforcing its long-term commitment to driving innovation and expanding its presence across the UK. Leeds was chosen for its growing reputation as a digital health leader, supported by a strong academic ecosystem and a thriving technology […]

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Famine stalks two counties in South Sudan as fragile peace is threatened

The warning comes amidst increased violence and a worsening food security condition which has 11 out of 13 counties in the state facing emergency levels of hunger and 32,000 of these inhabitants facing catastrophic level hunger conditions, almost three times previous estimates. “We are seeing the devastating impact conflict has on food security in South […]

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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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