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Scientists moved closer to creating the world's first Strep A vaccine, and it could be delivered through your nose or under your tongue instead of a needle. The breakthrough could save hundreds of thousands of lives while making vaccines more accessible worldwide.
Extreme poverty in Asia-Pacific has plummeted from 50% to just 4% in three decades, lifting hundreds of millions into better lives. Smart government programs and community initiatives are proving that sustained progress against poverty is possible.
President Lee Jae Myung and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met Wednesday to strengthen global health cooperation, marking South Korea's evolution from aid recipient to major health leader. The partnership will focus on AI, biotechnology, and bringing more Korean expertise to the world stage.
Countries from Belgium to Japan are joining forces to support Vietnamese families still suffering from Agent Orange exposure decades after the war. New international agreements and cooperation mark a turning point in addressing one of history's longest humanitarian crises.
A groundbreaking international alliance just launched to bring traditional medicine from 170 countries into modern healthcare systems. With 80% of the world already using traditional remedies, this could transform how billions access healing.
From space exploration to global health policy, ten remarkable people with Indian roots are transforming how we understand poverty, fight disease, and explore the cosmos. Their achievements span Nobel Prizes, NASA records, and breakthroughs that touch millions of lives.
Your smartphone just became a life-saving tool for millions more people around the world. Google's Android earthquake detection system, which has already sent over a billion alerts since 2021, is now protecting communities in more than 200 regions.
As Ebola spreads through eastern Africa with 9,000 infections, German medical experts are creating a network of trained healthcare workers who can safely treat patients and teach others. The program has already equipped 120 doctors across five countries with life-saving skills.
The UN General Assembly just approved a landmark plan to prepare the world for the next health crisis. After COVID-19 exposed critical gaps in global readiness, 153 nations committed to building stronger disease tracking, fairer vaccine access, and better health systems worldwide.
At the World Health Summit in Berlin, leaders called for Europe to take a leading role in global health cooperation. The message is clear: health challenges require teamwork across borders, not nationalist approaches.
The UN General Assembly has passed a global commitment to strengthen pandemic preparedness, with 153 countries voting to ensure the world is better protected against future health emergencies. The declaration focuses on equitable vaccine access, stronger health systems, and early disease detection.
Global health officials have confirmed there's no plague outbreak following a Russian lab worker's death from unknown pneumonia. After thorough testing and monitoring, all 200 quarantined contacts tested negative and showed no symptoms.