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Attacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20% in 2025
The relentless assault on Ukraine’s healthcare system has reached unprecedented levels, marking 2025 as the most devastating year for medical…
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The HPV Vaccine: A Cornerstone of Cancer Prevention Amidst Evolving Policy and Public Health Challenges
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine stands as a monumental achievement in public health, representing the first and only vaccination designed…
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WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health
Amman, Jordan – Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), successfully concluded the initial day…
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Abortion Pill’s Safety Called into Question in Congressional Actions Based on Misleading Data — The Monitor
A confluence of contentious issues is currently shaping the landscape of public health policy and access to care in the…
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Denmark Becomes First EU Nation Certified by WHO for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis
In a landmark achievement for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Denmark for the elimination of…
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U.S. Uninsured Rate Rises for First Time Since 2019, Driven by Medicaid Unwinding and Affordability Challenges
The landscape of health insurance in the United States shifted significantly in 2024, witnessing the first increase in the number…
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Recommendations for influenza vaccine composition for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere season
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced its pivotal recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for the upcoming…
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President Trump’s FY 2027 Budget Request Proposes Significant Cuts to Domestic HIV Programs Amidst Broader Health Policy Shifts.
President Donald Trump’s second-term fiscal year 2027 (FY 2027) budget request, unveiled on April 3, 2026, has ignited significant concern…
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Chile Achieves Historic Leprosy Elimination, Becomes First in Americas and Second Globally to Eradicate Ancient Disease
In a landmark public health achievement, Chile has been officially verified as having eliminated leprosy disease, marking a monumental victory…
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Automated CT scan analysis could fast-track clinical assessments
A groundbreaking research initiative, substantially funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has culminated in the development of a…
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