Texas confirms second child death in measles outbreak

A second child has died from measles in Texas, as the outbreak spreads across multiple states and cases surge nationwide.

Bolivia’s Cochabamba hit by waste crisis as landfill protest grows

Thousands of tons of waste have filled Cochabamba as residents block access to a landfill, protesting health risks and worsening sanitation.

Studies show Oral Semaglutide just as effective as injectable form

Rybelsus, an oral form of the GLP-1 drug semaglutide, has been discovered to provide similar cardiovascular benefits as the injectable forms of the drug.

MedExpo Kyrgyzstan 2025 opens in Bishkek

The 19th MedExpo Kyrgyzstan 2025 has opened in Bishkek, featuring over 50 companies from 11 countries. The event serves as a key platform for medical advancements, presenting cutting-edge solutions in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology. The exhibition runs until April 3.

New COVID-19 variant on the rise in Australia

Australia is facing the continued emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants more than five years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.

UK bans single-use vapes from 1 June 2025

From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses in the United Kingdom to sell or supply all single-use or "disposable" vapes. Only reusable vapes are allowed for sale.

More workers face stress and burnout, global study finds

A global survey by AXA and IPSOS reveals that workplace stress, anxiety, and burnout are worsening, with financial instability, job insecurity, and constant exposure to negative news among the key factors affecting mental well-being

China completes first gene-edited pig liver transplant in human

A Chinese medical team has successfully transplanted a gene-edited pig liver into a brain-dead human, marking a breakthrough in xenotransplantation. The organ functioned normally, showing no signs of acute rejection or viral transmission during a 10-day observation period.

Slovakia declares 'Emergency Situation' to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease

Slovakia has declared an emergency situation following the discovery of foot-and-mouth disease on three farms in the southern part of the country, the government announced on Tuesday.

AstraZeneca investing $2.5 billion in China

AstraZeneca, opens new tab said it will spend $2.5 billion on a research and development hub in Beijing, as the drugmaker scrambles to revive business in its second-biggest market after scandals including the arrest of its China president last year.

Carney Unveils National Trade Strategy Amid U.S. Tariff Dispute

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a national trade plan and relief measures as Canada faces rising economic pressure from U.S. tariffs.

Heathrow Shuts Down After Power Outage From Nearby Fire

A major fire at an electrical substation has forced Heathrow Airport to close all day Friday.

Medics struggle to revive Sudan's hungry with trickle of aid supplies

In a Sudanese hospital, emaciated mothers cradle starving toddlers, their sunken eyes pleading for help. With war raging for nearly two years, food and medicine have all but disappeared. Doctors ration milk, families struggle to survive, and aid cuts threaten to make the crisis even deadlier.

Norovirus cases detected at Shanghai school

AstraZeneca to acquire EsoBiotec in $1 billion deal

AstraZeneca is acquiring Belgium-based EsoBiotec for $1 billion to expand its cell therapy capabilities, with the deal set to close in the second quarter.

WFP food aid cuts to impact over one million in Myanmar

Over a million displaced people in Myanmar are set to be affected by the World Food Programme’s cuts to food aid worldwide.

Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024, vaccination rates still lagging

Measles cases in the European region surged to a 25-year high in 2024, more than doubling from the previous year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF reported on Thursday, urging immediate action to restore vaccination levels that declined after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Measles infections likely to surge across Europe in the coming months

Cases in Europe are expected to rise in the coming months, the ECDC warned, citing seasonal trends and low vaccination rates. With over 32,000 cases reported in the past year—mostly in Romania—health officials stress the urgent need for higher immunization to prevent further outbreaks.

Pope Francis's medical condition shows slight improvements

Pope Francis had a restful night, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.

WHO announces cuts after US funding withdrawal

The World Health Organization WHO has announced a road map for cuts and tightening as it navigates a different reality in the absence of US funding.