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26 June 2024, Kabul, Afghanistan – The World Health Organization (WHO) has significantly expanded medical support in Afghanistan, benefiting over 700,000 individuals across 113 health facilities in hard-to-reach areas within…

The leadership of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is facing intense global criticism for its decision to terminate the Access Campaign, with discussions expected to surface during the organization’s general assembly…

A recent study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has shed light on the shifting landscape of dementia risk factors, emphasizing the growing role of cardiovascular health compared…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory alerting the public and healthcare providers to the escalating threat of dengue virus infections across the…

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued a stern warning to the public, advising against the purchase and consumption…

A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine has highlighted the significant health benefits of semaglutide for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The…

As Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly brace for a tourism surge, health officials have issued crucial guidance on accessing appropriate healthcare services in light of the upcoming industrial action…

In a groundbreaking move, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has officially declared gun violence a public health crisis, aiming to address America’s leading role in global firearm-related deaths. This declaration…

During a recent TIME100 Health panel in New York, leaders in cardiovascular health underscored a pivotal shift towards preventive strategies to combat the rising tide of heart disease in the…

Weill Cornell Medicine received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program to develop new approaches for predicting the spread of cancer cells to…

New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. The findings point to…

FREDERICTON, NB — New Brunswick Health Minister Bruce Fitch has expressed doubts about the necessity of a public inquiry into costly travel-nurse contracts, despite support for the idea from some…

NEW YORK, NY — Emerging research highlights the significant risks that climate change, particularly heat exposure, poses to unborn babies. Global warming is increasingly linked to deteriorating health outcomes, especially…

Washington, D.C.— The 174th session of the Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) commenced today in Washington, D.C., focusing on over 40 critical issues aimed at enhancing…

PARIS, FRANCE — The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), founded 100 years ago to safeguard animal health through international collaboration, has evolved into a pivotal entity in establishing global…

A four-day heat health alert has been issued for most of England, starting today, as temperatures are expected to soar up to 31°C in some parts of the country. The…

Canberra families will benefit from enhanced paediatric health services in both hospital and community settings, thanks to new funding in the 2024-25 ACT Budget. This investment aims to expand paediatric…

The Ministry of Health and Population has successfully examined more than 1.6 million first-year elementary school students as part of the national initiative for early detection of Hepatitis C during…

Steuben County Public Health has introduced a new mobile vaccination van to bring essential health services to its remote and rural communities. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility to healthcare…

June 21, 2024: In a major boost to marine conservation, The University of Western Australia (UWA) and First Nations partners have been awarded over $650,000 for two projects aimed at…