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WHO warns health needs remain ‘immense’ amid fragile ceasefire

WHO warns health needs remain ‘immense’ amid fragile ceasefire

Since pause in fighting, 26 health service points have reopened, 8 new ones have been established, while north remains acutely underserved with no functioning hospital, says spokesperson

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Americans face growing stress over health care costs ahead of new year: Report
18.11.2025

Americans face growing stress over health care costs ahead of new year: Report

Nearly half of Americans worry about affording health care next year as prescription drug costs, medical debt rise

1 in 4 pregnant women in US don't get early prenatal care: Report
18.11.2025

1 in 4 pregnant women in US don't get early prenatal care: Report

March of Dimes report says lack of sufficient maternal health services is one major reason for late start of prenatal care

EU Commission approves first treatment for serious chronic lung disease
18.11.2025

EU Commission approves first treatment for serious chronic lung disease

The approved drug, brensocatib, is authorized to treat adult and adolescent patients aged 12 years and older

Japanese imperial house detects COVID-19 case in emperor’s niece
18.11.2025

Japanese imperial house detects COVID-19 case in emperor’s niece

30-year-old Princess Kako, niece of Emperor Naruhito, has tested positive for coronavirus

Cabo Verde, Mauritius, Seychelles eradicate measles and rubella: WHO
17.11.2025

Cabo Verde, Mauritius, Seychelles eradicate measles and rubella: WHO

3 island states interrupted endemic transmission of both viruses for over 36 months, while maintaining high-quality disease surveillance systems capable of rapidly detecting and containing any imported cases, says official