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The World Health Organization (WHO) has inaugurated its first Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, located in India’s Gujarat state. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the integration of traditional healing practices with evidence-based healthcare research, training, and

The United States is experiencing a significant surge in measles cases, with infections in early 2025 already surpassing the total recorded throughout 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak is most concentrated in west

Indonesia has launched a nationwide free health screening program aimed at reducing early mortality rates, marking the country’s most extensive public health initiative to date. The government has allocated 3 trillion rupiah ($183.54 million) for the annual program, which began

The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have intensified support to Uganda in response to a recent outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD), a member of the Ebola virus family. This includes facilitating access to a candidate vaccine and

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, as a standalone treatment for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) that is resistant to conventional therapies. This marks a significant development in the treatment

Recent research highlights the critical role of dietary protein sources in managing high cholesterol, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Health experts emphasize that incorporating specific proteins into daily meals can significantly lower cholesterol levels and enhance heart health.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its definition of “healthy” food for the first time in 30 years, redefining the nutritional standards that guide consumer choices. The revised criteria prioritize nutrient-rich foods such as eggs, salmon,

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) primary collaboration center for traditional medicine in India has announced the annual observance of “Ayush Medical Coding and Records Day” on January 10, starting in 2025. This decision was made during the 10th World Ayurveda

MENA Newswire News Desk: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a nationwide recall of organic carrots, including baby carrots, following an E. coli outbreak across 18 states that has resulted in one death and 15 hospitalizations. The

MENA Newswire News Desk: Seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination rates among high-risk groups in the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) showed significant variation across Member States during the 2023-2024 season, according to reports from the European Centre for Disease