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United States
Federal judge rules certain Biden-era abortion drug restrictions are unlawful
The Independent ǀ 24 Jul 2026
Brazil
Lula signs law to strengthen Brazil’s sovereignty in medicines, vaccine production
The Tribune ǀ 22 Jul 2026
Turkmenistan, Georgia
Turkmenistan and Georgia develop healthcare partnership
Turkmenistan News Portal ǀ 17 Jul 2026
PAHO, El Salvador
PAHO Director and President of El Salvador highlight progress in disease elimination and strengthening the health system
PAHO ǀ 16 Jul 2026
France
French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
BBC ǀ 15 Jul 2026
New Zealand
New Zealand study finds nitrates in drinking water may cause 120 premature births a year
Reuters ǀ 14 Jul 2026
China, Sierra Leone
Chinese medical team provides specialized nursing skills training in Sierra Leone
Xinhua ǀ 11 Jul 2026
United States, South Africa
US cut to South Africa’s HIV response could cost lives, UNAids chief warns
BBC ǀ 23 Jun 2026
Australia, United States
42 babies die in Australia and cases of devastating STI spike in US — doc warns he’s ‘never been more concerned’
New York Post ǀ 18 Jun 2026
Blood Donor
Safe blood supply improves as voluntary donations exceed 85%, but many people still lack access
WHO ǀ 12 Jun 2026
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific has a healthcare access problem. But tech can get it back on track
The World Economic Forum ǀ 2 Jun 2026
Americas
PAHO and Google join forces to expand access to trusted health information across the Americas
PAHO ǀ 19 May 2026
United Kingdom, United States
NGOs challenge UK-US medicines pricing deal
vitalsigns.news ǀ 19 May 2026
Nigeria
Northern Nigeria hunger reaches worst levels in nearly a decade, WFP says
Reuters ǀ 2 Jul 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
BBC ǀ 29 Jun 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Congo Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says
Reuters ǀ 16 Jun 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
AP News ǀ 9 Jun 2026
Tunisia
Tunisia validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem
WHO ǀ 14 May 2026
Macau
Macau Health Bureau sets up ‘Emergency Medicine Training Centre’ & ‘Stroke Centre’
The Macau Post Daily ǀ 15 Jun 2026
Tajikistan
Using evidence to inform action on influenza vaccination: findings from a new 15-year study
WHO ǀ 22 Apr 2026
Philippines
How can the Philippines fix health funding imbalances?
Healthcare Asia Magazine ǀ 13 Apr 2026
France, Belgium, Netherlands
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
Reuters ǀ 3 Jul 2026
Azerbaijan, Latvia
Azerbaijan, Latvia discuss expansion of healthcare cooperation
AzerNews ǀ 29 Jun 2026
Europe
Europe’s heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
BBC ǀ 28 Jun 2026
France
France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert
Reuters ǀ 20 Jun 2026
European Union
EU supports ebola response with €493 million in vaccines, treatment and health aid
Reuters ǀ 17 Jun 2026
Germany
Drugmakers will not be exempt from cost cuts, says German health minister
Reuters ǀ 12 Jun 2026
United States
What to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak hitting more than half of U.S. states
NPR ǀ 12 Jul 2026
Panama
Almost 4 Out Of Every 10 Children are Overweight or Obese in Panama
Newsroom Panama ǀ 6 Jul 2026
United States
What does Bayer’s US Supreme Court win mean for the thousands of Roundup lawsuits?
Reuters ǀ 25 Jun 2026
United States, Canada, Mexico
Will the World Cup Cause a Disease Outbreak? Doctors Weigh in on the Highest-Risk Illnesses
TODAY.com ǀ 12 Jun 2026
United States
Flesh-eating parasite detected in south Texas for the first time since 1966, officials confirm
Euronews.com ǀ 4 Jun 2026
Eastern Caribbean
PAHO/WHO and OECS to convene regional workshop to strengthen access to medicines and health technologies in the Eastern Caribbean
PAHO ǀ 29 May 2026
United States
Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety
ScienceDaily ǀ 16 May 2026
United States
Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments
Reuters ǀ 19 Apr 2026
Barbados
PAHO supports planning and orientation meeting with Barbados’ new Minister of Health and Wellness
PAHO ǀ 16 Apr 2026
Venezuela
A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes
NPR Illinois ǀ 8 Jul 2026
French Guiana
Chikungunya outbreak in French Guiana prompts travel notice
Outbreak News Today ǀ 5 Jun 2026
Bolivia
Bolivia: Yellow fever health alert declared in Santa Cruz
Substack · Outbreak News Today ǀ 18 Apr 2026
South America
Healthcare costs and access in South America’s high-tourism hotspots
itij.com ǀ 2 Feb 2026
Australia
Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case
Reuters ǀ 19 Jun 2026
Solomon Islands
SolMAT Emergency Medical Team deployed to Western Province amid growing health needs
WHO ǀ 16 Apr 2026
Vanuatu
Over 30,000 people in Vanuatu to benefit from stronger, disaster-resilient health care services
Unicef ǀ 10 Feb 2026
Australia
New phase of ‘Give Up For Good’ campaign targets smoking and vaping behaviour change
Australasian Leisure Management Magazine ǀ 19 Jan 2026
New Zealand
New Zealand to modernise health workforce regulation for faster care
Healthcare Asia Magazine ǀ 12 Sep 2025