Health

Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti's capital over 'police violence and threats'

Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti's capital over 'police violence and threats'

'We can no longer continue operating in environment where our staff is at risk of being attacked, raped, or even killed,' says MSF's Haiti representative

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BioNTech to buy Chinese biotech firm to boost oncology strategy
13.11.2024

BioNTech to buy Chinese biotech firm to boost oncology strategy

German drugmaker to use state-of-art antibody in tandem with advanced therapies to more effectively fight cancer, detect tumor cells in patients

UK launches new stop-smoking pill to combat tobacco addiction
12.11.2024

UK launches new stop-smoking pill to combat tobacco addiction

Medication, described as highly effective in reducing nicotine cravings, to be available through NHS services starting this month

WHO set to finalize global pandemic treaty by May
12.11.2024

WHO set to finalize global pandemic treaty by May

'Member states agreed to conclude agreement as soon as possible,' says co-chair of WHO Intergovernmental Negotiating Body

Rwanda discharges last patient of Marburg virus disease: WHO
09.11.2024

Rwanda discharges last patient of Marburg virus disease: WHO

Outbreak under control but surveillance measures continue, according to Health Ministry

Starvation signs appeared in northern Gaza amid Israeli blockade, warns Kamal Adwan Hospital director
09.11.2024

Starvation signs appeared in northern Gaza amid Israeli blockade, warns Kamal Adwan Hospital director

Situation becomes ‘catastrophic’, injured patients lost their lives due to lack of resources, says Hussam Abu Safiya