Health

WHO seeks $1B to tackle health crises in 2026

WHO seeks $1B to tackle health crises in 2026

Agency launches 2026 appeal to sustain health services across 36 emergencies from Gaza to Sudan and Ukraine

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AstraZeneca to invest $15B in China through 2030
29.01.2026

AstraZeneca to invest $15B in China through 2030

British drugmaker's largest investment in China announced during UK Premier Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing

WHO says more than 18,500 people in Gaza need medical evacuation
21.01.2026

WHO says more than 18,500 people in Gaza need medical evacuation

Thousands remain trapped as health system buckles under Israel's ongoing ceasefire-defying attacks and shortages

Measles cases rise sharply in US state of South Carolina
21.01.2026

Measles cases rise sharply in US state of South Carolina

State reports 88 new infections as quarantines expand in schools and universities

Recent study finds no link between autism, paracetamol use in pregnancy
17.01.2026

Recent study finds no link between autism, paracetamol use in pregnancy

Rejecting President Trump's claims, researchers say 'paracetamol remains a safe option during pregnancy'

Cardiovascular diseases are Europe's leading cause of death, causing 1.7M deaths annually
15.01.2026

Cardiovascular diseases are Europe's leading cause of death, causing 1.7M deaths annually

1 in 3 young people are overweight or obese, according to EU medicine agency