UK Aid Cuts Fuel Deadly Malaria Surge in Africa
A damning report reveals how UK government aid cuts have dismantled a flagship anti-malaria programme, leading to a devastating rise in deaths across Africa and threatening a global health crisis.
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UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right
A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.
Trump Slashes Vital US Health Aid to Africa
The Trump administration has made a drastic cut to US health aid for Africa, pulling millions from critical programmes fighting AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, a move experts warn will have devastating consequences.
UNICEF: More Children Obese Than Underweight Due to Junk Food
A landmark UNICEF report reveals a historic shift: ultra-processed foods have led to more children globally being obese than underweight for the first time, signalling a urgent public health crisis.
Climate Change Fuels Obesity Crisis: Shocking Link Revealed
Groundbreaking research reveals how rising global temperatures are altering human metabolism and contributing to obesity epidemics. Discover the science behind this alarming connection.
Global Classic Japanese Chef Knife Review 2025
Our in-depth review of the Global Classic Japanese Chef Knife. Discover if this iconic, lightweight santoku lives up to the hype for UK home cooks and professionals.
UN: Defence Spending Futile Without Climate Aid
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
China's Bold Strategy for Global Dominance Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals how China is aggressively expanding its global influence through military, economic, and diplomatic channels, challenging Western hegemony and reshaping international power dynamics.
New Deadly Pathogen Discovered in Cambodia: WHO Alert
The World Health Organization is on high alert after a new, highly lethal pathogen was identified in Cambodia. Global health experts are urgently investigating to prevent a potential pandemic.
Gates Foundation invests $40m in African vaccine production
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announces a major $40m investment in Nigerian and Senegalese vaccine production, aiming to boost Africa's pharmaceutical sovereignty and pandemic resilience.
Happy Sympathy: The Antidote To Global Pain
Explore the powerful cultural shift towards 'Happy Sympathy' – a revolutionary approach to global empathy that balances compassion with joy, offering a new way to heal our collective trauma without being consumed by the world's suffering.
John Kerry: Melting Arctic Ice a Global Security Threat
US Climate Envoy John Kerry issues a dire warning from the Arctic Circle, stating the rapid melting of ice is a profound global security threat that demands immediate international action.
Malawi's TB Crisis: Drug Shortages & Aid Cuts Fuel Emergency
Exclusive report reveals how critical shortages of tuberculosis drugs and devastating aid cuts are pushing Malawi's fragile health system to the brink, with deadly consequences for its most vulnerable citizens.
Trump Aid Cuts Force Botswana Health Emergency
Botswana declares national health emergency as US aid cuts under Trump administration cripple critical HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention efforts, risking catastrophic public health consequences.
Trump Aid Cuts Linked to Soaring Maternal Deaths in Africa
New research exposes the devastating impact of Trump-era aid cuts, linking the expanded 'Mexico City Policy' to a dramatic 31% increase in maternal mortality across sub-Saharan African nations reliant on US health funding.
Prince Harry advocates for HIV awareness in Lesotho
Prince Harry continues his advocacy for HIV awareness with a heartfelt visit to Lesotho, highlighting the importance of testing and treatment in the fight against AIDS.
FDA lifts pause on China-linked vaccine amid epidemic fears
The US FDA has resumed trials for a vaccine tied to a virus originating in China, raising concerns over potential global health risks.
Trump aid cuts tied to rising maternal deaths in Ethiopia
New research highlights how US funding cuts under Trump's 'global gag rule' led to increased maternal mortality in Ethiopia, with women's health services severely impacted.
US mRNA vaccine funding cuts: global health impact
Reductions in US funding for mRNA vaccine research could have severe consequences for global health security, pandemic preparedness, and future medical breakthroughs.
WHO warns of polio resurgence in Pakistan and Afghanistan
The World Health Organization raises alarm over rising polio cases in Pakistan and Afghanistan, citing security issues and vaccine hesitancy as major hurdles.
Giant Yorkshire 'Mega-Rat' sparks global rodent crisis
A shocking 22-inch rodent discovered in Yorkshire has intensified fears of a worldwide rat infestation, with experts warning of severe public health risks.
Measles, COVID-19, TB: Top Contagious Diseases
New research highlights measles, COVID-19, and tuberculosis as the most infectious diseases, raising concerns over vaccination gaps and public health strategies.
Global plastic crisis threatens health at all life stages
A new report highlights the devastating health impacts of the $15tn plastic pollution crisis, affecting every stage of human life. Find out how plastics are harming us all.
Remembering global health leader Sir David Nabarro
Tribute to Sir David Nabarro, the British physician and diplomat whose leadership in global health crises saved countless lives.
France pressured to save $97M in USAID contraceptives
International pressure mounts on France to prevent the destruction of $97 million worth of USAID-funded contraceptives, sparking debate over reproductive health aid.
WHO Covid Envoy Dr David Nabarro Dies at 74
Dr David Nabarro, the World Health Organisation's special envoy for Covid-19, has passed away at 74. Colleagues and leaders worldwide honour his legacy in global health.
WHO Leadership Clash: Nabarro vs Tedros
Former UN health envoy David Nabarro is set to challenge Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for the leadership of the World Health Organization, sparking a high-stakes election battle.
Global study shows alarming youth alcohol consumption trends
A new global analysis reveals alarming trends in youth alcohol consumption, with some countries showing dangerously high rates. Discover which nations top the list and what experts say about this growing public health crisis.
UK aid cuts linked to rising maternal deaths in Africa
Reductions in UK foreign aid are having devastating consequences, with maternal mortality rates soaring in Africa due to slashed health budgets. Experts warn of a looming humanitarian crisis.
Chikungunya virus spreads globally as cases surge
Health experts warn of a potential global epidemic as the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus spreads rapidly across Europe and the US, with rising cases linked to climate change and travel.
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