Syria gets US$225 million World Bank water health aid
Syria will receive US$225 million in World Bank grants to rebuild water and health services after years of conflict damage nationwide....
Tag : Public Health
DR Congo lifts national mpox emergency after two years
KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an end to the mpox outbreak that had remained under national emergency management for about two years,...
UNICEF and partners launch $300m child nutrition drive
DUBAI: UNICEF, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) have launched a US$300 million partnership aimed at helping save 3...
WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries
LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors, according to a new analysis from the...
Researchers advance production of low calorie sugar alternative
MENA Newswire, BOSTON: Scientists at Tufts University say they have developed a more efficient way to make tagatose, a naturally occurring “rare sugar” that tastes close to table...
PM Modi urges BRICS to invest in people-centric health innovation
Modi endorsed Brazil’s smart hospital at the BRICS summit, urging tech-driven healthcare innovation and ethical AI governance across member nations....
Indonesia launches free health screenings for all citizens
Indonesia has launched a $183 million free health screening initiative, offering annual check-ups to all citizens to detect diseases early and reduce preventable deaths....
Uganda launches Sudan virus vaccine trial with WHO support
WHO and partners have deployed a Sudan virus vaccine trial in Uganda, aiming to halt transmission and protect high-risk populations amid a newly confirmed case...
French authorities warn of Viagra-laced honey flooding the black market
French authorities seized 13 tonnes of honey laced with erectile dysfunction drugs in 2024, raising health concerns over a growing black-market trend involving dangerous, drug-laced...
FDA proposes front-labeling system to fight chronic disease nationwide
The FDA’s proposed front-labeling system highlights key nutrients linked to chronic diseases, empowering consumers to make healthier choices and encouraging food manufacturers to reformulate products....