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Are coronary stents necessary?
Are coronary stents necessary? Coronary artery disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and...
Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 confirmed cases
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s second‑largest Ebola outbreak this century has crossed the 10,000‑case threshold, claiming more than 3,700 lives. Accelerated by rugged terrain, migration, and cultural practices, the virus is spreading faster than health systems can respond. WHO, the Congolese Ministry of Health, and global donors are scaling up treatment centers, deploying mobile labs, and rolling out a massive ring‑vaccination campaign, while the economic fallout threatens the nation’s growth.
Malaysia calls for tighter regulation of private insurers to protect public health.
At the recent Kuala Selangor State Programme seminar, health economists, policymakers, and clinicians highlighted how the surge of private insurers is creating a two‑tiered system in Malaysia, inflating out‑of‑pocket costs and draining public‑hospital resources. Speakers urged tighter regulatory oversight, transparent pricing and a larger share of GDP for public health to preserve universal coverage and protect vulnerable patients.
How Pastors Mobilize Communities in Congo’s Fight Against Ebola
How Pastors Mobilise Communities in Congo’s Fight Against Ebola In the remote provinces of the...
Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer surgery
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after a successful thoracoscopic lobectomy to remove a malignant lung nodule. The Pope celebrated Mass shortly after the operation and has resumed duties at a measured pace, marking a new era of openness about papal health.
Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Says
** The Vatican confirmed Pope Francis has undergone a successful lobectomy for early‑stage lung cancer, stating his condition is stable and his schedule will be adjusted for recovery while the Holy See continues its duties.
Canada Halts Plan to Allow Medically Assisted Death for the Mentally Ill
The Canadian government has announced that it will suspend a pending bill that would have...

Indonesia denies foreign claim to rescued orangutans
Turkey hosts COP31 climate talks in Antalya.
Pope meets Argentine bishops.
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