Category: Health

“Measles is back, and it’s a wake-up call,” warned Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for the European region. A total of 127,350 cases were reported in the region in 2024, double the number of cases reported for 2023 and the highest number since 1997, according to analysis by WHO and the […]

In a major shake-up of the UK’s healthcare system, Prime Minister Keir Starmer today unveiled plans to abolish NHS England and return the National Health Service to direct government oversight. This announcement marks a significant shift in the structure and management of the NHS, with the goal of streamlining operations, reducing bureaucracy, and ensuring more […]

A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Health Foundation, paints a troubling picture of worsening mental health in England and Wales, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. The report underscores significant increases in mental health issues, a sharp rise in Disability Benefit claims linked to […]

The initiative aims to curb the spread of preventable diseases such as polio, measles and yellow fever which remain a persistent threat in hard-to-reach areas. Speedy response WHO delivered 79 outboard motors, two speedboats, 14 motorcycles and other essential equipment worth $750,000 to the country’s Ministry of Public Health to expand vaccination campaigns in 89 […]

A Missouri judge has imposed a $24 billion penalty on China, ruling that the government is liable for its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed in April 2020, which accused China of misleading the world about the pandemic’s severity and hoarding protective equipment, hindering the U.S. response. The judge’s […]

As healthcare becomes increasingly complex, managing diseases over time remains a critical challenge for clinicians. Effective disease management not only requires accurate diagnosis but also an in-depth understanding of disease progression, therapy responses, and patient preferences. Google Research’s Articulate Medical Intelligence Explorer (AMIE) represents a significant step forward in tackling this challenge by not only […]

New research sheds light on major causes of maternal deaths Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). These conditions were responsible for around 80 000 and 50 000 fatalities respectively in 2020 […]

Boots, the UK’s leading pharmacy and beauty retailer, is on the verge of being sold for up to €9.5 billion, as its US parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, seeks to offload the struggling brand. The potential deal, which could be finalized as soon as this weekend, comes amid significant financial challenges, including the closure of […]

In a stark assessment of the current situation of the health crisis, Deputy UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif warned that more than nine million people do not receive treatment, while 4,000 girls and young women contract the virus every week. A staggering three-quarters of them live in sub-Saharan Africa, she noted, reminding Member […]

The health agency highlighted that essential prevention, testing and treatment services are collapsing, leaving millions at risk. The hardest-hit regions include Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific, where national TB programmes depend heavily on international support. “Any disruption to TB services – whether financial, political or operational – can have devastating and often fatal […]