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US Elishes New Health Agreements with Nine African Countries Aligned with Trump’s Focus

The United States has established new health agreements with nine African countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, indicating a significant change in its...

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Milestone International Agreement on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Endorsed by Global Leaders

In a groundbreaking move, world leaders have adopted a comprehensive global declaration to tackle noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges during the...

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US Health Department Launches Plan to Promote Wider Use of AI Technology

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a detailed strategy to enhance the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across...

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G20 Health Ministers Unable to Reach Agreement Following U.S. Rejection

The G20 Health Ministers' meeting in Polokwane, Limpopo, ended without a signed declaration due to the United States' refusal to agree on several...

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South Africa’s Health Minister Celebrates New HIV Prevention Vaccine but Cautions About Limited Availability

South Africa's Health Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced plans to introduce lenacapavir, an innovative long-acting HIV prevention injection, by March 2026. This...

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Mpox outbreak in Africa declared not a global health emergency, according to WHO leader.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the mpox outbreak in Africa is no longer considered a global health emergency, following a...

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At Least 77 Fatalities Reported as Israeli Assaults on Gaza City Escalate.

Israeli airstrikes over Gaza City escalated dramatically, resulting in the deaths of at least 77 Palestinians, including many women and children. The strikes...

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Essential medical supplies deplete as cases of rare syndrome increase in Gaza, according to WHO.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a severe shortage of essential medical supplies in Gaza amid a troubling rise in Guillain-Barré Syndrome...

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Milei’s Promise to Reject Funding for Argentine Public Hospitals Could Lead to Midterm Backlash

Argentine President Javier Milei's decision to veto increased funding for public hospitals has led to significant public discontent, potentially jeopardizing his political standing...

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FDA approves updated COVID vaccines with limitations on eligibility.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, targeting the latest Omicron subvariants. This decision...