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France preparing hospitals to care for war-wounded soldiers

The French health minister stressed that the measures are precautionary.

02/09/2025

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Meet the doctors who rushed to save lives after deadly Air India crash

Many believe that the death toll would have been higher if it had not been for the intervention of the trainee doctors and students.

17/06/2025

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Countries sign off on global pandemic treaty at WHO meeting

The agreement will be legally binding, but it won’t enter into force right away.

20/05/2025

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How Spain and Portugal’s health workers adapted to power outages

Doctors and pharmacists across the region raced to keep critical medicines cold and decipher handwritten prescriptions. Then they waited.

29/04/2025

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Hundreds of Gaza’s dialysis patients die struggling to get treatment

Officials in the territory say over 40 per cent of kidney failure patients - more than 400 - have died during the war.

23/04/2025

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Countries agree on treaty to tackle future global health crises

The treaty, which was first proposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to improve preparation and collaboration during future health crises.

16/04/2025

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Warning issued over pathogens that could lead to the next pandemic

A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic.

25/03/2025

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Global health groups left reeling as European countries slash aid

Several European countries have announced cuts to their foreign aid budgets, with global health programmes in the crosshairs.

07/03/2025

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Pope Francis resting after suffering from two acute breathing crises

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised since 14 February with pneumonia in both lungs and breathing difficulties.

04/03/2025

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After 3 years of war, Ukraine’s health system is struggling to cope

Three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the country’s health system has been forced to adapt in the face of mounting challenges; from attacks to staff burnout and elevated risks of disease.

24/02/2025

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Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis

The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.

23/02/2025

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Ceasefire leaves Gaza with health crisis due to rubbish buildup

Mountains of rubbish in Gaza create unsanitary conditions, attracting vermin and insects. Residents burn rubbish to cope with the situation, adding to pollution and health problems.

04/02/2025

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These are the biggest health crises facing the world in 2025

Humanitarian disasters are breeding both short-term and long-term health problems around the world, global health officials said.

20/01/2025

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‘Werewolf syndrome’ cases in babies in Europe tied to hair-loss drug

Cases of excessive hair growth in babies across Europe were linked to their parents' use of minoxidil.

07/12/2024

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Weight loss yo-yo effect linked to fat cell ‘memory,’ study finds

Fat cells were found to retain a long-lasting "memory" of obesity making it hard to maintain weight loss results.

20/11/2024

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Which EU countries are best prepared for the next health crisis?

The new report compared countries’ vaccination rates, compliance with international health standards, and more.

18/11/2024