The administration of Argentine President Javier Millais has announced the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization. The decision is explained as a defense of sovereignty and criticism of WHO's actions during the pandemic.
Starting in 2026, Ukraine will introduce free HPV vaccination for girls aged 12-13. The Ministry of Health is also considering expanding the program to boys and other age groups.
The platform of the mental health program “How are you?” talked about the main signs of emotional burnout. Symptoms include sleep problems, fatigue, changes in eating behavior, and other physical and psychological manifestations.
Lung cancer among people who have never smoked has become the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the world. Researchers attribute the rise to air pollution, which caused 200,000 cases of adenocarcinoma in 2022.
The Ministry of Health has updated the procedure for screening for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and colorectal cancer. New standards for diagnosis and monitoring of high-risk patients will be introduced starting in 2025.
According to WHO forecasts, the number of new cancer cases will increase by 77% by 2050. The Shalimov Center spoke about modern methods of treatment and the work of a multidisciplinary oncology consultation.
Around 20 million cancer cases are recorded worldwide each year. By 2050, the number could increase by 77% due to aging, harmful habits, and pollution.
Tedros Ghebreyesus called on WHO member states to put pressure on Washington to reverse the decision to leave the organization. The United States plans to officially leave the WHO on January 22, 2026.
Norwegian scientists have developed an AI that predicts the risk of breast cancer 4-6 years before the diagnosis. The algorithm was tested on the data of 116,495 women and revealed a double risk rate in the affected glands.
The study found that climate change could lead to 2. 3 million additional heat-related deaths in 854 European cities by 2099. The highest number of deaths is expected in Mediterranean cities, including Barcelona, Rome and Naples.
Ukrainian medical treatment protocols need to be promptly updated in accordance with international standards. This is especially true for preterm infants, for whom up-to-date protocols are crucial.
The United States has officially notified the UN of its withdrawal from the WHO, which will take place on January 22, 2026. Trump accused the organization of mismanaging the pandemic, which threatens to lose 18% of WHO funding.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order reinstating the death penalty at the federal level in the United States. The document provides for assistance to the states in providing lethal injection drugs and obliges the Department of Justice to seek the death penalty.
The Ministry of Health has received 249 ampoules of diphtheria antitoxin from the WHO and distributed them among the regions. The drug is critical for preventing dangerous injuries during diphtheria treatment.
Donald Trump signed an executive order pardoning about 1,600 participants in the January 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol.
Donald Trump has signed a decree to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. The reasons for this are the mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of reforms, and excessive US financial contributions.
In the Kagera region of Tanzania, 9 cases of Marburg virus infection have been reported, and 8 people have died. WHO is awaiting test results from two patients to confirm the outbreak.
Chinese officials report a decrease in the incidence of metapneumovirus in the northern provinces. The WHO has not received reports of unusual outbreaks, and experts emphasize that the virus has been around for decades.
The hMPV metapneumovirus spreading in China is not new and does not pose a serious threat. According to the WHO, the virus has a very low mortality rate and causes symptoms similar to the common cold.
A patient over 65 years old died in Louisiana after contracting the H5N1 virus through contact with birds. This is the first fatal case of bird flu in the United States, and the virus has undergone mutations in the human body.
The NHSU will integrate mental health and tuberculosis treatment services into the primary health care package in 2025. All primary healthcare facilities will provide free psychological assistance, and tuberculosis treatment will be subject to additional conditions.
The WHO has called on China to provide more data on the origin of COVID-19. Beijing denies the accusations and claims that it shared all the information “without concealment.
Israeli aircraft attacked Sanaa airport as an Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers was landing there. The attack injured members of the UN delegation, including a humanitarian representative.
A study has shown an increased risk of autism in children whose mothers had COVID-19 during pregnancy. UCLA found that 11% of such children show signs of autism spectrum disorders.
Tedros Gebreyesus and UN staff came under Israeli fire at Sanaa airport. The attack killed two people, wounded a crew member and damaged the airport's infrastructure.
Donald Trump's team intends to announce the US withdrawal from the WHO immediately after his inauguration on January 20. This will deprive the organization of its largest source of funding, which accounts for 16% of its budget.
In the DR Congo, the cause of a mysterious disease that killed 143 people has been identified - a severe form of malaria. 592 cases of the disease have been registered, with a mortality rate of 6.2%.
RSF paramilitaries attacked the town of El Fasher, killing 38 people and shelling a hospital. The militants control almost all of Darfur, while the army holds the north and east of the country.
In 2023, 263 million cases of malaria were recorded, which is 11 million more than last year. Children under 5 suffer the most in Africa, and funding for the fight against the disease is only half of what is needed.
Starting in 2025, mental health services will become part of the basic primary care package. All family doctors and medical staff will be required to have who mhGAP certificates.
