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  • Published on Apr 8, 2026

    Worsening air in Sri Lanka blamed on transboundary pollution

    On certain days, Colombo’s skyline is barely visible. This is due to a thick haze that envelops Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, resulting in low air quality conditions. The fouled air is making people tear and cough more without knowing what causes such …

    Source: Eco-Business - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 13, 2026

    WHO Pandemic Agreement is only the beginning: strengthening implementation to protect global health

    Shashika Bandara, postdoctoral fellow1, Benjamin Mason Meier, professor2, Sonam K Shah, researcher2, Fatima Hassan, director3 1McGill School of Population and Global Health, Montreal, Canada 2University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public …

    Source: British Medical Journal - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 13, 2026

    Integrating child mental health responses into recovery, development, and peacebuilding in fragile and conflict affected ...

    Georgia B Dominguez, research coordinator1, Theresa S Betancourt, professor2, Lindsay Stark, professor3, Abdulai Jawo Bah, research associate2, Rajeev Seth, co-founder4, Joseph Haddad, president elect5, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, director16 1Centre for Global …

    Source: British Medical Journal - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 28, 2026

    Drug quality conundrum in Sri Lanka, the law and compliance

      Sri Lanka drugs and medical supplies requirements are met through three sources. The State hospital system is supplied by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC), and the private sector is supplied by the SPC as well as private importers, and …

    Source: Daily FT - Pending
  • Published on Mar 26, 2026

    As Sri Lankans choke on bad air, authorities cite transboundary pollution

    With an increase in air pollution levels in several areas, Sri Lankan authorities trace transboundary air pollution as a key reason for the island’s poor air quality. A systematic rise in low air quality has occurred since the 1990s, experts say. A …

    Source: Mongabay - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 7, 2026

    WHO calls for stronger 'One Health' approach to address evolving health risks

    New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Tuesday called for urgent, science-led action and a stronger One Health approach to address increasingly complex and interconnected health risks, marking World Health Day 2026. " …

    Source: ETHealthworld.com - Center-right
  • Published on Apr 8, 2026

    Measles: children and vulnerable communities face disproportionate harms

    Ben Ramalingam, leader, UN review on child rights, Unicef Public health leadership rooted in equity and rights is needed to avoid future outbreaks, writes Ben Ramalingam The recent measles outbreaks across the UK, US, and Europe are more than a series of …

    Source: British Medical Journal - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 8, 2026

    Iran: WHO calls for protection for health workers as conflict sweeps the Middle East

    Luke Taylor Rio de Janeiro Health workers and facilities have come under attack across the Middle East as conflict engulfs the region, health leaders and charities warn. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), …

    Source: British Medical Journal - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 7, 2026

    UAE, Qatar on alert as Trump deadline nears

    US President Donald Trump has threatened to demolish Iran's power plants and bridges "over a period of four hours," warning the "entire country" could be taken out overnight if Tehran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his ( …

    Source: Gulf News - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Apr 6, 2026

    Men’s Wellness Initiative Trends for 2026

    Initiative Chair: John Toomey, CEO, The Wellbeing Thought Leaders, Australia Initiative Vice-Chair: Vishal Patel MD PhD, Chief Science and Innovation Officer, Sensei, United States Men’s wellbeing in 2026 is defined by a central tension: institutional …

    Source: Global Wellness Institute - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 4, 2026

    The US War on Cuba's Doctors

    “Cuban eye doctors in Jamaica are the only reason why my grandmother didn’t go fully blind in one eye after she got a botched surgery. The work they’ve done for rural and poor Jamaicans is immeasurable,” wrote a Twitter user last week after the first set …

    Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
  • Published on Apr 4, 2026

    Trump warns Iran: 48 hours or all hell will reign down

    Two US military planes have been shot down in separate incidents, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing war with Iran. The developments come on day 36 of the conflict, just days after Donald Trump claimed the US had ‘decimated’ Iran and would end the …

    Source: Gulf News - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Apr 2, 2026

    The U.S. War on Cuba’s Doctors

    “Cuban eye doctors in Jamaica are the only reason why my grandmother didn’t go fully blind in one eye after she got a botched surgery. The work they’ve done for rural and poor Jamaicans is immeasurable”, wrote a Twitter user last week after the first set …

    Source: Pressenza - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 31, 2026

    Sands Active showcases pharmaceutical range at Medicare 2026 exhibition

    Sands Active Ltd., a conglomerate of Melwa, took part in the 15th edition of the Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2026 held at the BMICH in Colombo, where the company showcased a range of its pharmaceutical products to visitors from across the …

    Source: Daily FT - Pending
  • Published on Mar 31, 2026

    Takeda dengue vaccine recommended for approval in India

    India may finally be on the brink of introducing its first widely accessible dengue vaccine, a long-awaited public health intervention, after a key expert panel under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) recommended granting permission …

    Source: India Today - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 30, 2026

    Debunking the myth of 'stray-free' countries

    Every time a stray dog is beaten, poisoned, or “disappeared” in Bangladesh, a familiar line follows: “No other country has strays.” It is said with certainty, and sometimes even with a sense of righteousness, as if cruelty is simply the price of progress. …

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 27, 2026

    Rubio says US expects victory in weeks after G7 talks

    The US-Israel war on Iran entered its 28th day on Friday, with tensions escalating across the region. Israeli airstrikes targeted Tehran and industrial sites, while Washington paused attacks on energy facilities to allow room for diplomacy. Regional and …

    Source: Gulf News - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Mar 30, 2026

    Easter warning as medieval virus surges in holiday hotspots including Italy and Spain – 3 other bugs threatening break 

    BRITS jetting off to Europe for Easter have been warned of a medieval virus surging in popular holiday spots like Italy and Spain. In the last year, over 6,000 cases of measles were reported in the continent – with about a third of those in children under …

    Source: The Sun - Right-wing
  • Published on Mar 27, 2026

    269 scholarships aim to boost Africa’s cancer care workforce

    Merck Foundation Awards 269 Oncology Scholarships to Healthcare Workers Across Africa The Merck Foundation has awarded 269 clinical oncology scholarships to healthcare workers from 34 countries across Africa and Asia, aiming to build cancer care capacity …

    Source: Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder - Center-left

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