Category: Health

A "zombie" snail infected with a flatworm JoostP/Shutterstock Rise of the Zombie Bugs, by Mindy Weisberger, is a non-fiction book that borrows from popular culture to make one of the most complex and grisly interactions in the animal kingdom accessible to the reader. From fungi and viruses that infect the brains of insects, to parasites […]

In addition, the Assembly endorsed a wide range of measures to promote health equity, reduce air pollution, and strengthen protections for vulnerable populations. “The words ‘historic’ and ‘landmark’ are overused, but they are perfectly apt to describe this year’s World Health Assembly,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at the Assembly’s closing, ending nine days […]

In a report released Wednesday, UNICEF highlighted the growing threat of cholera in the war-torn country, with more than 7,700 cases and 185 associated deaths reported in Khartoum State alone since January 2025. Alarmingly, over 1,000 cases have affected children under the age of five. Since the onset of conflict in April 2023, three million people […]

Introduction Despite significant advancements in maternal and neonatal health over the past few decades, stillbirth remains a pressing global health issue. In 2023, approximately 1.9 million babies were stillborn during the third trimester of pregnancy (28 weeks of gestation or later), equating to about 14.3 stillbirths per 1,000 total births . This figure underscores the […]

“The ongoing conflict and displacement, in addition to fragile health infrastructure and limited access to affected populations, pose a risk of mass disease transmission,” the UN health agency said in a report issued Tuesday, urging immediate support to sustain surveillance, bolster outbreak response and preserve lifesaving health services. Since civil war erupted in April 2023, 14.5 […]

Achieving equitable universal healthcare requires innovative strategies that prioritize quality, accessibility, and financial protection. Here’s a comprehensive approach to address these challenges: Innovative Strategies Best Practices for Equitable Healthcare Case Studies Government Role Implementation Pitfalls and Mitigation Strategies Cost Implications and Logistics Reference: Achieving universal health coverage through value-based care and public-private collaboration

The research, led by the UN World Health Organization’s centre for cancer research, pooled data from nearly 2.5 million people across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. It revealed a “modest but significant” association between alcohol consumption and the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, regardless of sex or smoking status. “Alcohol consumption is a known […]

But this is not universal. Many people worldwide struggle – unable to walk into clinics or explain their symptoms: “[These patients] do not line up on waiting lists. They wait, unknowingly, for inside understanding and the courage to seek care,” said Dr. Merete Nordentoft of Denmark, describing the patients with whom she has worked most […]

16 years – that is how long Dah had to live with the agonising condition, undergoing eight different surgical procedures before finally getting the fistula repaired. In recognition of the over 500,000 women like Dah who are forced to endure what is a highly treatable condition, the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is being […]

As of April 27, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a cumulative total of 157,035 cholera cases and 2,148 deaths across 26 countries in three regions: Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, and South-East Asia. This marks a 5% increase in new cases compared to March, with 37,147 new cases and 561 deaths recorded in […]