Ozempic-style drugs should be available to all, not just the rich, says WHO – POLITICO
The WHO wants pharma companies to consider tiered pricing (lower prices in lower-income countries) and voluntary licensing of…
New AI tools offer hope for global TB elimination
Researchers have unveiled new AI tools, from smartphone cough analysis to child-friendly screening systems, which could transform how…
New AI investment aims to accelerate the search for an effective HIV vaccine
As of 2024, over 40 million people in the world are diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-a chronic,…
Dash diet cuts diabetes complications by targeting blood pressure kidney health and inflammation
A nutrient-rich eating pattern originally built for blood pressure control is emerging as a powerful ally against diabetes…
Evolving epidemiology of invasive Group A Streptococcus in critical care
Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS…
US pharma to abandon UK unless NHS pays more, says Trump’s ambassador – POLITICO
The U.K. is locked in drug-pricing negotiations with the Trump administration and pharmaceutical firms about how much the…
Global study maps how trade and travel fuel the worldwide spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes
A comprehensive global analysis reveals how non-native mosquito vectors are hitchhiking across continents via shipping, tourism, and trade,…
How genomic screening in newborns found 16 hidden disorders standard tests overlooked
By uncovering life-altering genetic conditions before symptoms appear, genomic screening could redefine newborn care if health systems can…
Maldives First Country to Achieve ‘Triple Elimination’ of Congenital HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B
The Maldives has become the first country in the world to eliminate the mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV,…
Multilateral collaboration remains key amid funding shifts in global health
As the US withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts overseas aid, regional partnerships are critical to…
ViiV Releases Research Highlights for IDWeek and European AIDS Conference
ViiV Healthcare announced the upcoming presentation of more than 60 abstracts showcased at two conferences this year: the…
Researchers in China Develop Tool to Detect Hidden Lung Damage in RA Patients
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder best known for damaging joints, but in nearly a third…