On 15 January 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, under the leadership of Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy, will
The court will decide the fate of the insurance mandate later this year. Source link
Vivek Murthy says alcohol causes cancer, but the industry still has many friends on Capitol Hill. Source link
28 December 2024 – WHO is appalled by yesterday’s raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital, which put the last major health facility in North Gaza out
A combination of viral respiratory infections, malaria and malnutrition has killed nearly 50 people in the African country. Source link
Experts warn of inadequate testing by the CDC, which maintains the risk to humans “remains low.” Source link
23 December 2024, Aden, Yemen – Yemen bears the highest burden of cholera globally. The country has experienced persistent cholera transmission for many years, including
Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation. Three hospitals are still closed and others are not operating at full capacity. 20 December 2024,
Republican lawmakers are looking past Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views as they consider his nomination to lead HHS. Source link
17 December 2024, Cairo, Egypt – In a significant step towards improving access to essential medicines, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the WHO
Public health officials see promise in some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plans to prevent chronic disease but despair at his vaccine conspiracy theories. Source
Trump’s pick to lead HHS heads to the Hill this week. Source link
Wednesday, 18 December 2024 – The theme of this year’s International Migrants Day – Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and Respecting Their Rights – helps
The seamless running of medical facilities depends much on a healthcare support professional who balances necessary administrative tasks with patient interaction. Early in their day,
12 December 2024, Cairo, Egypt — Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually on 12 December. This year’s theme, “Health: It’s on the government”,
The president-elect’s advisers haven’t yet begun meeting with federal agencies, despite signing an agreement late last month allowing them to do so. Source link
5 December 2024 – The Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal (EMJH) has published a special edition examining the role of taxation in addressing the public health challenges
