Health
Attacks on Health Services in Conflict Zones Exceed Four Every Day
WHO data show worsening danger for patients and medical workers in conflict areas, threatening access to care when communities need it most.
Gaza Cancer Death Rate Rises as Treatment Access Collapses
Doctors report deaths occurring two to three times faster than before the war after specialist facilities were destroyed and medical travel...
Michigan Parasite Outbreak Shows Signs of Slowing After 14,000 Cases
Weekly growth in cyclosporiasis infections has eased, but health officials continue surveillance and investigation of the large foodborne...
First Gene Therapy Approved for Rare Glycogen Storage Disorder
US regulators have authorised a one-time treatment for GSDIa, offering a new option for patients whose bodies cannot properly release...
NHS Leaders Warn ADHD and Autism Care Is Becoming Unsustainable
Health-service managers say rising demand, escalating costs and uneven private provision are placing severe pressure on ADHD and autism...
Hypermobility Disorder Leaves Many Patients Waiting Years for Recognition
A little-understood condition associated with joint instability, chronic pain and fatigue may affect hundreds of thousands, yet many...
WHO Reviews Response to the Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak in DR Congo
An international emergency committee has reassessed the outbreak and issued temporary recommendations under the International Health...
Primary Health Care Remains the Foundation of Universal Coverage
Strong primary care can prevent illness earlier and make health systems more equitable resilient and affordable.
UNICEF Report Tracks Nigeria’s Cholera Response Through July and August
The humanitarian update focuses attention on children, water and sanitation as outbreaks continue to test local health systems.
