Earth News

Toxic air makes us miss 1.8 billion work days every year

These missed workdays cost over €7 billion each day according to a report by Greenpeace.

12/02/2020

Next Series

Technology aiming to transform the lives of people with disabilities

In partnership with The European Commission

The innovation project 'Insension' is being developed to give people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) a new way of communicating.

10/02/2020

World

UAE’s first Indian female doctor, Dr. Zulekha tells her story

At 82 years of age, Dr. Zulekha Daud works tirelessly to drive the UAE’s health sector forward.

07/02/2020

World

Arab Health 2020: What are the advancements in Abu Dhabi’s medical sector?

Arab Health 2020 has showcased the latest technological and artificial intelligence innovations for medical fields from cardiology to radiology, with the aim of reducing surgical errors and waiting times.

07/02/2020

World

Asthma in the UAE: What are the causes and treatments?

The dusty, arid, sandstorm-prone environments of countries of the Arab Gulf, can create a whirlwind of respiratory problems for some regional residents.

07/02/2020

World News

Euroviews. It’s time the WHO and the private sector acted together to tackle barriers to healthcare ǀ View

We cannot close the gap in access to care without the public and private sectors working together in a collaborative way — something the WHO itself has recognised in the past.

07/02/2020

China

Coronavirus: Five myths about the deadly illness busted

You can't stave it off with garlic or sesame oil - and please, leave those pets alone.

05/02/2020

Partner content

AI is transforming healthcare as we know it

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

From disease prevention and detection to stemming the outbreak of illnesses like the coronavirus. The 45th edition of Arab Health shows how advancements in Artificial Intelligence are transforming healthcare as we know it.

05/02/2020

Europe News

Irish choir brings message of hope on beating cancer to Brussels

A new case of cancer is diagnosed in the EU every 9 seconds, making the disease a personal issue for many Europeans. We met a special choir from Ireland, who have their own way of beating cancer, spreading the message of hope from the top of their lungs.

05/02/2020

World News

Coronavirus outbreak in pictures

The attempt to stop coronavirus contagion has turned into a global operation. Here are the latest pictures.

03/02/2020

World News

Watch: British evacuation jet from Coronavirus zone lands in UK

A planeload of about 200 French citizens from the virus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan has landed in southern France.

31/01/2020

World News

What does declaring coronavirus a global health emergency change?

A global health emergency usually means more resources and reporting obligations but states do not always follow WHO's guidance

31/01/2020

United Kingdom

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK, says chief medical officer

Together with Germany, France, Italy and Finland, the UK is now among European nations with confirmed cases of coronavirus on their territory.

31/01/2020

Italy

Thousands stranded on cruise ship amid coronavirus scare

The Costa Smeralda cruise ship docked at Civitavecchia on Thursday, but passengers were prevented from getting off after one person - from Macao - came down with flu-like symptoms.

30/01/2020

France

Airport screening 'not effective' in containing coronavirus outbreak

Quarantine is a far more effective measure of containing coronavirus than screening at airports, an expert has told Euronews

30/01/2020

My Europe Series

Sick system: Bulgarian health crisis leaves patients vulnerable

Bulgaria is in the grip of a health crisis as thousands of doctors and nurses leave the country. The result is a health system struggling to cope, where patients are left without key services.

24/01/2020

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China steps in to regulate face mask prices amid coronavirus outbreak

Nine people have been killed and hundreds infected with the new virus.

22/01/2020

Earth News

Can reusable tampons beat period pants as must-have eco periodwear?

We compare the sustainable options and find out who would suit cotton pads, cups and multi-use applicators.

16/01/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. 2020 is the WHO’s Year of the Nurse and Midwife. It’s time policymakers listened to them ǀ View

According to the WHO, the world currently needs nine million more nurses. The staffing shortages are not only affecting developing countries; here in Europe, we too are struggling to fill nursing and midwifery vacancies.

10/01/2020

France

'Uber-ising medicine': Health chiefs slam sick note website in France

A newly launched online service in France provides valid sick notes after a video consultation. Health chiefs are not happy.

09/01/2020