Beijing confirmed the nomination of National Health Commission official Dr Song Li for WHO Director-General on Thursday (8 October). The move expands the candidate field to seven amidst severe geopolitical ruptures shaking up the agency, with experts warning this move could further heighten superpower tensions. In announcing the bid, Chinese officials framed the candidacy around […]
Muscle health is linked to how well people recover from illness, maintain independence as they age and retain strength and function during weight loss.
Early signs suggest that flu season may be starting earlier this year. According to our winter virus surveillance data, flu activity throughout September has been higher than in the same period over…
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has launched a three-year fellowship to train Emirati doctors as fertility specialists, in a move aimed at building the emirate's long-term medical workforce and strengthening its…
Gauteng has recorded more than 25,000 diabetes-related foot consultations since April as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent avoidable amputations and permanent disabilities through early screening and specialised treatment.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 — China has given Kenya a US$2 million grant to strengthen the country’s response to drought and preparedness for potential Ebola outbreaks as the government confronts…
