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Health

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.

Air Pollution crisis: Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the worst air quality in 2023

India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh experienced the poorest air quality in 2023, with Bangladesh surpassing the World Health Organization's (WHO) safety guidelines by nearly 16 times on average, to claim the top spot on the list of the world’s most polluted countries.

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).

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.

China eases COVID rules for international students after more than 2 years

China still requires overseas students to quarantine at a hotel or private home and provide proof of a negative test.

WHO chief says monkeypox is now a global emergency

The monkeypox outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Tornado kills at least 5, causes widespread destruction in China’s industrial hub Guangzhou

The tornado's intensity was initially classified as level three, as reported by Xinhua news agency.