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Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
Ebola cases in eastern DRC exceed 1,000 with 246 deaths, spreading faster than response efforts, per MSF. WHO cites conflict and unsafe funeral practices as major obstacles, with nine Ugandan cases reported.
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
Millions of people with breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy as scientists have developed a DNA test that can distinguish between patients who are likely to benefit from the treatment and those who are not, acc…
A silent kidney crisis is spreading far faster than experts expected
A global study reveals nearly 800 million people have chronic kidney disease, making it a leading cause of death and a silent epidemic, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Researchers warn the crisis is ac…
Hollie Allan, critically ill for two months, became the first patient to use the UK's first outdoor intensive-care unit at King’s College Hospital, experiencin…
In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in …
Industrial farming’s focus on yield, durability, and shelf life has drained flavor from America’s food supply over the past century, replacing taste with visua…
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros expressed solidarity with DR Congo amid Ebola’s resurgence in Ituri, recalling his 14 visits during the 2018-2020 outbreak and …
Only "a few thousand" men who have a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be screened for prostate cancer with a blood test, accordi…
"It's just not a very nice world to bring people into, and why would I consciously do that when I can choose not to?" Stacey Waring, 40, a nurse from Nottingh…
Resident doctors in England are to stage a fresh round of strikes in June. The walkout from 07:00 BST on Monday 15 June until 06:59 Friday 19 June will be the…
Akira was always a fast learner, her father Al Amin says with pride. At 6 months she was already saying her first words. At just over 4 years old, she had sta…
The WHO warns of a catastrophic Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, worsened by conflict, with no vaccine available and 2,000+ deaths since 2018. Armed groups and m…
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Delegates at the 79th World Health Assembly adopted over 20 decisions and 13 resolutions, including reforms to global health architecture and ethical safeguard…
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The World Health Assembly today decided to establish a joint process led by Member States, hosted by WHO and with global health partners to support reforms of …
