Keywords: Healthcare


UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to respect tax pledges in social care funding reform

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to maintain the Labour Party’s tax commitments while pursuing reforms to the way adult social care is funded in England. Speaking on Wednesday during discussions with care home residents, workers, volunteers, and sector representatives in London,......

King Mohammed VI's vision strengthens Morocco's role as a regional and global actor

The strategic vision of King Mohammed VI has enabled Morocco to strengthen its position as a key regional and international actor, according to Carlos Uriarte Sánchez, president of PanEuropa Spain. Speaking to Morocco's Maghreb Arab Press on the occasion of the anniversary of the Throne Day,......

Morocco expands primary healthcare network with 27 new health centers in Fès-Meknès and Béni Mellal-Khénifra

Morocco has strengthened its primary healthcare system with the inauguration of 27 newly rehabilitated and equipped health centers across the regions of Fès-Meknès and Béni Mellal-Khénifra, marking another step in the country's ongoing healthcare reform agenda. The Ministry......

Uganda declared Ebola-free after containing latest outbreak

Uganda has officially been declared free of Ebola after health authorities confirmed the end of the country’s latest outbreak, marking a major achievement in efforts to contain the deadly viral disease. The outbreak, which was identified in mid-May 2026, resulted in 20 confirmed infections and......

GSK beats second-quarter expectations with strong earnings and $2.52 billion efficiency plan

GSK delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Tuesday while unveiling a major multi-year cost-saving initiative aimed at accelerating investment in its medicines pipeline and supporting long-term revenue growth. The British pharmaceutical company announced a £1.9 billion ($2.52......

Inside Congo's Ebola response: Surveillance teams battle shortages as outbreak intensifies

Health surveillance teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are working under mounting pressure as they struggle to contain one of the country's latest Ebola outbreaks while facing severe shortages of vehicles, equipment and personnel. In Bunia, the center of the epidemic, frontline workers......

Ebola cases surge sharply in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a significant increase in Ebola cases, with nearly 1,000 new infections reported over a 10-day period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,075, including 1,354 deaths. Health authorities announced the latest figures on Sunday, reporting......

UN secretary-general calls for stronger international support for Syria

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the international community to step up its political, economic and humanitarian support for Syria, stressing that sustained international engagement will be essential to the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Speaking at......

Novo Nordisk seeks US court order to block Eli Lilly weight-loss drug advertising

Novo Nordisk has intensified its legal battle with rival Eli Lilly by seeking a preliminary injunction in a U.S. court to halt advertisements promoting Lilly's obesity and diabetes medicines. The move marks the latest escalation in the fierce competition between the two pharmaceutical giants for......