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Three Mexican states have now banned cosmetic surgery for minors under 18, following the death of 14-year-old Paloma Nicole Arellano. The new laws protect young people while still allowing medically necessary procedures.
France just became one of the few countries allowing terminally ill adults to choose how they want their final days to unfold. After years of national conversation, lawmakers voted to give patients facing incurable illnesses more control over their own care decisions.
France's National Assembly has approved a carefully balanced assisted dying law that creates new end-of-life options while protecting healthcare workers' freedom of conscience. After years of national dialogue and legislative refinement, the bill moves closer to becoming reality.
President Bola Tinubu has submitted 24 bills to Nigeria's Senate aimed at making the country's healthcare system more efficient. The reforms target bloated hospital boards and outdated regulations across dozens of medical institutions.
