Health

Maldives achieves historic elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B

Maldives becomes 1st country to achieve triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B: WHO On October 14, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) validated the Maldives as the first…

2 days ago

Asia

WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee opens in Colombo, prioritizing health equity and resilience

WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee session begins in Colombo with focus on equity, resilience, health for all The 78th session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Committee commenced on…

2 days ago

Asia

Mansukh Mandaviya promotes fitness initiative ‘Sundays on Cycle’ with healthcare professionals in New Delhi

Mansukh Mandaviya leads ‘Sundays on Cycle’ with doctors and health professionals Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, led the latest edition of the nationwide fitness…

3 days ago

Asia

Nepal president hospitalized after health issues, condition reported stable

Nepal President hospitalised, health condition normal: Hospital announces Kathmandu, October 11, 2025 — Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel was admitted to the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre in Kathmandu on Saturday…

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Asia

Europe faces mounting tobacco use as EU plans stricter regulations and higher taxes

The WHO region has overtaken Southeast Asia where smoking rates have plummeted.…

1 week ago

World

EU health commissioner commits to aligning vape taxes with tobacco products

In Czechia, more than 25 percent of young people vape. “The health impact is already there,” he says.…

2 weeks ago

World

Flemish government finalizes budget agreement ahead of 2026 financial planning

Flemish Government Finalizes Budget Agreement for 2026 The Flemish government has reached an agreement on next year’s budget, with Minister-President Matthias Diependaele (N-VA) announcing the conclusion of discussions on X. “We have…

3 weeks ago

Politics

Ecuador reports 394 deaths among detainees, advocates call for urgent reform in prisons

Prison Crisis in Ecuador Claims 394 Lives in 2025 The Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDH) in Ecuador reported that 394 prisoners have died in Guayaquil this year, predominantly…

4 weeks ago

World

Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 11 with health-monitoring features and 5G connectivity

Apple Watch Series 11 Launches with Advanced Health Features Apple has officially unveiled the Apple Watch Series 11, marking a significant upgrade that promises new health capabilities and connectivity enhancements. The latest…

1 month ago

Innovations

Apple brings new health features to older smartwatch models

Apple Introduces Hypertension Notifications with Latest Smartwatch Update Apple has unveiled a suite of new health tracking features destined for the Watch Series 9 and subsequent models, including hypertension notifications. Set to…

1 month ago

Innovations

Withings enhances ScanWatch 2 with AI features and improved battery life

Withings Revamps Smartwatch with New OS and Enhanced Features Withings has unveiled a revamped version of its ScanWatch 2 smartwatch at IFA 2025, introducing a new operating system called HealthSense 4. This…

1 month ago

Innovations

Over 500,000 children in Gaza at risk of infectious diseases amid health crisis

Severe Health Crisis Emerges for Gaza’s Children Amid Ongoing Conflict The Palestinian Ministry of Health has issued a dire alert, indicating that over half a million children in Gaza, predominantly under five…

2 months ago

World

Attack on former Polish health minister highlights ongoing Covid policy controversies

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the assault, vowing that the perpetrators would go to jail.…

2 months ago

World

Senegal reports first mpox case of 2025 as regional outbreak concerns rise

Senegal Reports First Case of Mpox in 2025 Senegalese health authorities have confirmed the first case of mpox in 2025, involving a foreign national who arrived last week. The patient is in…

2 months ago

World

Luca Brecel cites health issues as reason for prolonged absence from snooker tournaments

Luca Brecel Reveals Health Struggles Affecting His Snooker Career Belgian snooker player Luca Brecel announced that “health problems” have prevented him from participating in tournaments for several months, reports 24brussels. Brecel last…

2 months ago

Sport

Panama withdraws Colgate toothpaste from market over health concerns

Panama Orders Recall of Colgate Toothpastes Due to Adverse Health Effects The Ministry of Health (Minsa) of Panama has mandated the withdrawal of three Colgate-brand toothpastes after reports of health risks, including…

2 months ago

World

HIV cases in Russian military rise 20-fold amid Ukraine conflict

HIV infections among Russian military personnel have surged dramatically since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to a recent report by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the incidence of…

2 months ago

Nude bike parade in Brussels exposes benefits and dangers of cycling

More than 100 cyclists took part in a nude bike ride through Brussels on Saturday afternoon in the 20th edition of Cyclonudista. The event calls for better safety and infrastructure for cyclists,…

4 months ago

Society

Belgian insurer estimates sleep deprivation at work costs companies €9 billion a year

According to a survey by KBC Verzekeringen, the financial impact of sleep deprivation in the workplace is substantial. “At least €9 billion per year,” the study concludes. In May, 508 employers and…

4 months ago

Society

National food study: too much alcohol, too little fruit and veg

Belgians don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables and drink excessive alcohol, according to the national Food Consumption Survey conducted by health institute Sciensano. The study shows that consumption of vegetables, fruit, water,…

4 months ago

Opinion

Manneken Pis temporarily stops peeing to break taboo on incontinence

The Manneken Pis statue in Brussels temporarily stopped peeing on Monday as a symbolic kick-off for World Continence Week. Under the motto “Never too late”, a Belgian and Dutch organisation are drawing…

4 months ago

Society

Flemish mission to Japan focuses on life sciences

Flemish minister-president Matthias Diependaele is on Saturday leaving for a mission to Japan lasting almost a week, which will focus on life sciences. During the “Flemish Week” at the World Expo in…

4 months ago

Innovations·World

Red Cross Flanders seeks 25,000 new plasma donors to boost self-sufficiency

Red Cross Flanders is aiming to recruit 25,000 additional plasma donors in the coming years to make Belgium self-sufficient in plasma supplies. Plasma is a critical component in medications used to treat…

4 months ago

Opinion

Haribo recalls sweets in Belgium due to possible presence of cannabis

Candy maker Haribo has recalled a batch of sweets in Belgium after traces of cannabis were found in some products sold in the Netherlands. There have been no reports of people falling…

5 months ago

Business

Over fifty Belgian children conceived using sperm donor with cancer-causing gene

Fifty-two children conceived at fertility clinics in Belgium may carry a hereditary gene mutation linked to cancer, officials confirmed this week. The revelation was made by Belgian health minister Frank Vandenbroucke and…

5 months ago

Society

These countries don’t fluoridate their water – here’s why

With water fluoridation of drinking water under the spotlight in the US, we look at why some countries choose not to add the mineral to supplies while others have repealed the practice.…

5 months ago

Society

Flemish campaign warns of rise of vaping among young people

NGO Kom op tegen Kanker (Stand up to Cancer) is extending its anti-smoking campaign to vaping, as the use of the e-cigarette is on the rise. On Monday afternoon, Kom op tegen…

5 months ago

Society

Nitrogen pollution makes hay fever worse, study finds

Nitrogen pollution not only affects the environment but can also directly impact public health, according to new research by KU Leuven and Sciensano. The researchers found that grasslands fertilised with nitrogen produce…

6 months ago

Earth & Climate

No breast cancer screening invitation for Brussels women due to absence new government

No women in Brussels have yet been invited for a mammogram in 2025, reported the magazines “Medi-Sphere” and “Le Spécialiste” on Wednesday. In the absence of a fully-fledged new Brussels government, funding…

6 months ago

Society

Europe provides 10m euros extra aid as Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 3,500

The European Commission has released 10 million euros in additional humanitarian aid for the victims of the earthquake in Myanmar, the Commission announced on Monday. The funds will be used to provide…

6 months ago

World

Health

Human rights group calls for urgent release of disabled activist Bebarg Baloch in Pakistan

Maldives achieves historic elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B

WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee opens in Colombo, prioritizing health equity and resilience

Mansukh Mandaviya promotes fitness initiative ‘Sundays on Cycle’ with healthcare professionals in New Delhi

Nepal president hospitalized after health issues, condition reported stable

Europe faces mounting tobacco use as EU plans stricter regulations and higher taxes

EU health commissioner commits to aligning vape taxes with tobacco products

Flemish government finalizes budget agreement ahead of 2026 financial planning

Ecuador reports 394 deaths among detainees, advocates call for urgent reform in prisons

Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 11 with health-monitoring features and 5G connectivity

Apple brings new health features to older smartwatch models

Withings enhances ScanWatch 2 with AI features and improved battery life

Over 500,000 children in Gaza at risk of infectious diseases amid health crisis

Attack on former Polish health minister highlights ongoing Covid policy controversies

Senegal reports first mpox case of 2025 as regional outbreak concerns rise

Luca Brecel cites health issues as reason for prolonged absence from snooker tournaments

Panama withdraws Colgate toothpaste from market over health concerns

HIV cases in Russian military rise 20-fold amid Ukraine conflict

Nude bike parade in Brussels exposes benefits and dangers of cycling

Belgian insurer estimates sleep deprivation at work costs companies €9 billion a year

National food study: too much alcohol, too little fruit and veg

Manneken Pis temporarily stops peeing to break taboo on incontinence

Flemish mission to Japan focuses on life sciences

Red Cross Flanders seeks 25,000 new plasma donors to boost self-sufficiency

Haribo recalls sweets in Belgium due to possible presence of cannabis

Over fifty Belgian children conceived using sperm donor with cancer-causing gene

These countries don’t fluoridate their water – here’s why

Flemish campaign warns of rise of vaping among young people

Nitrogen pollution makes hay fever worse, study finds

No breast cancer screening invitation for Brussels women due to absence new government

Europe provides 10m euros extra aid as Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 3,500

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