Five million children worldwide die before fifth birthday, says UN
Almost half of deaths occur in babies’ first month and most could be prevented with better healthcare according to campaigners Five million children worldwide died...
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First African-produced cancer tests to slash costs and waiting times
Moroccan-manufactured tests for breast cancer and leukaemia an important step in ending the continent’s reliance on imported pharmaceuticals The first African-produced tests to diagnose breast...
Somaliland’s frankincense brings gold to companies. Its women pay the price
Female workers tell of exploitation and sexual assault at frankincense warehouse supplying US essential oils company “I’m not speaking metaphorically – a bottle of doTERRA...
Labor flags wastewater tests on inbound planes as mandatory Covid checks for China arrivals resumes
Health minister defends country-specific testing as necessary due to ‘absence of comprehensive information’ on Covid’s spread in China Follow our Australia news live blog for...
Haiti receives its first batch of cholera vaccines to tackle deadly outbreak
Campaign to stem the spread of the disease takes place against a backdrop of political chaos, gang violence and fuel shortages Haiti has received its...
Canada delays right to physician-assisted death for mentally ill people
Clinicians say there is concern that the country’s healthcare system is inadequate to protect most vulnerable Canada is delaying plans which would allow people with...
Rising temperatures causing distress to foetuses, study reveals
Climate crisis increases risks for subsistence farmers in Africa who usually work throughout pregnancy Rising temperatures driven by climate breakdown are causing distress to the...
Dismay as key cholera vaccine is discontinued
Exclusive: halt to production of Shanchol vaccine alarms WHO amid ‘unprecedented’ global outbreaks The manufacturer of one of only two cholera vaccines for use in...
China bans fruity vapes – but not their export to the UK
Popular disposable brand will still be able to sell products in Britain, despite being accused of flouting advertising regulations China has banned the sale of...
Dismay as key oral cholera vaccine is discontinued
Exclusive: halt to production of Shanchol vaccine alarms WHO amid ‘unprecedented’ global outbreaks The manufacturer of one of only two cholera vaccines for use in...
