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Health

Robot doctors can treat 3,000 patients at world’s first AI hospital in China

China unveiled the world's first AI hospital, named "Agent Hospital," capable of treating up to 3,000 patients a day.

WHO confirms first human death from H5N2 bird flu strain

The World Health Organization (WHO), on June 5, confirmed the first human case of the H5N2 type of bird flu in a 59-year-old man from Mexico who died in April.

New cancer cases projected to rise to 35 million worldwide by 2050

A recent report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has projected cancer cases to increase by 77% over the next 25 years, rising to 35 million worldwide by 2050.

What is Disease X? How Scientists are preparing for the next Pandemic?

The term “Disease X” refers to the unidentified cause of a potential future pandemic, listed as a priority by the WHO in 2018, a year before the emergence of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China.

China’s Child Pneumonia Outbreak: Everything we know about the new respiratory illness

Hospitals across China are grappling with a surge in respiratory illness cases and children presenting symptoms similar to pneumonia, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to seek additional information on the outbreak from the Chinese authorities.

Amazon set to begin using drones to deliver your medications within an hour

Amazon has expanded its drone delivery services, including prescription medications, following strong customer demands and the potential to improve the speed and efficiency of healthcare services.

UK set to begin rollout of world’s first seven-minute cancer treatment jab

The United Kingdom's state-run National Health Service (NHS) achieved an enormous milestone in the fight against cancer as it got ready to become the first healthcare system globally to offer a revolutionary cancer treatment injection that could potentially reduce...

Dubai introduces drones to deliver medicines, transforming healthcare

Dubai has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of the first-ever trial of medical delivery via drones at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).

New Zealand passes world’s first anti-smoking bill, bans tobacco sales for future generations

The legislation will also reduce the number of retailers licensed to sell tobacco products, from 6,000 to 600 by the end of 2023.

Indonesia bans cough syrups countrywide after 99 children deaths

The ban will remain until an investigation into unregistered liquid medicines suspected of containing poisonous ingredients is completed.

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Switzerland jails Indian-Swiss billionaire family members for exploiting staff in Swiss mansion

Indian-born billionaire along with three family members was sentenced to prison for exploiting domestic workers at their lakeside villa in Switzerland