Keywords: Health


Survey highlights concerns over consent in gynecological and obstetric care in France

A new survey conducted in France has raised concerns about patient consent and the quality of care in gynecological and obstetric settings, with many respondents reporting experiences they considered inappropriate, painful, or insufficiently explained. The study, carried out by the association StopVOG,......

EU commits €493 million to support Ebola response in Central Africa

The European Commission has announced a €493 million ($572 million) support package to help combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, reinforcing international efforts to contain the disease and strengthen regional health systems. According to the Commission, the funding will be directed......

Italy fines Emirates over passenger health data handling violations

Italy’s data protection authority has imposed a €180,000 fine on Emirates airline over the alleged improper handling of passengers’ health-related data, marking another enforcement action in Europe’s tightening privacy regulatory environment. According to the Italian regulator,......

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could last up to a year, Red Cross warns

Health authorities and humanitarian organizations have warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may persist for an extended period, with experts suggesting that the peak of infections has not yet been reached. According to officials from the International......

Apollo Hospitals proposes Kamineni as executive chair of Healthtech spin-off

India’s Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd has proposed the appointment of promoter director Shobana Kamineni as executive chairperson of its upcoming Healthtech spin-off, marking a key step in the group’s ongoing restructuring strategy. The new entity, Apollo Healthtech, is expected to be......

Distrust hampers Ebola response in Congo displacement camps

Health authorities and humanitarian organizations are facing growing challenges in containing an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where distrust among local communities is complicating efforts to prevent the virus from spreading. The outbreak has affected several areas in......

WHO report shows progress in blood safety, but there are worrying gaps

As World Blood Donor Day approaches, celebrated on June 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights a notable advancement: voluntary, unpaid donations now represent the vast majority of blood collections worldwide. However, behind these encouraging developments, deep inequalities continue to hinder......

Ebola in Central Africa: Women and Adolescent Girls Remain Most Vulnerable to the Outbreak

The latest health data released by UN Women highlights a persistent reality in the fight against Ebola in Central Africa: women and girls continue to be the primary victims of epidemic outbreaks. In the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, they represent more than half of the confirmed laboratory......

Ebola outbreak continues to expand in the Democratic Republic of Congo, WHO warns

The Ebola outbreak affecting the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to spread, with rising infection numbers and cases being detected in new geographical areas, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Health authorities have reported hundreds of confirmed......