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Full CoverageWill governments make the tobacco industry pay for all the harms it causes?
A global coalition is demanding that Big Tobacco be held financially accountable for $1.4 trillion in annual societal costs. The Make Big Tobacco Pay campaign urges governments to enforce WHO treaty obligations and ensure that the industry, not taxpayers, covers the full costs of its deadly and polluting products.
Turning development justice analysis into collective actions
Against a backdrop of global backlash, the Women Deliver Conference 2026 in Melbourne served as a radical site of resistance. Leaders like Kate Lappin and Matcha Phorn-in called for the de-corporatization of care, the protection of indigenous lands against exploitative "development," and a unified front for sexual and reproductive justice
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Shifting Power to the People: The Historic Promise of Women Deliver 2026
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· Reviewed byProf. Dr. Kishor AdhikariProgress at CSW70 despite increasing pushbacks against gender equality
Shobha ShuklaAPCAT Summit unites local governments to save lives from tobacco, TB, AMR and NCDs
Shobha ShuklaWHO Unveils New Guidelines to Revolutionize Filovirus Disease Care
The World Health Organization has released comprehensive guidelines for managing filovirus diseases like Ebola and Marburg. These critical recommendations emphasize early, robust supportive care, including precise hydration, shock management, and diligent monitoring, as a cornerstone for improving patient survival rates. Developed from global expert consensus, these guidelines aim to standardize care and strengthen global preparedness against deadly outbreaks.
Read Update →Nepal Strengthens Disaster Health Response with Key Medicine Procurement
Nepal's Department of Health Services (DoHS) is moving forward with a crucial medicine procurement to bolster disaster response capabilities. This proactive step ensures essential medical supplies are readily available for emergencies like earthquakes or floods, safeguarding public health and facilitating rapid recovery across communities. It represents a vital investment in national health security and preparedness for unforeseen crises.
Rapid Decentralized Testing Boosts Ebola Response in DR Congo Outbreak
Global Debt Crisis: How National Finances Impact Children's Health and Future
Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda: Understanding the Bundibugyo Strain and Global Response
Peanut Allergy Alert: Dark Chocolate Raisin Recall for Undeclared Nuts
Understanding Hantavirus and Nepal’s Preparedness
Mpox in South Asia
The "Cicada" Variant: A Mutant Legacy Emerges from the Shadows
Nipah Virus: An Evolving Global Health Threat and the Path to Preparedness
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The Hidden Flaw in IVF Embryos That Could Explain Decades of Failed Pregnancies
A molecular flaw hidden inside IVF embryos present from the very first hours after fertilization may explain decades of unexplained implantation failures and health risks in IVF-conceived children. New research from Tongji University identifies a signalling pathway called Wnt that runs persistently out of control in IVF embryos, locking them in a developmental state that prevents successful implantation. Remarkably, a six-hour chemical intervention at the blastocyst stage was enough to correct the flaw, improve implantation rates, normalize birth weights, and protect offspring from obesity and diabetes in adulthood. The findings open a concrete path toward better embryo culture protocols and potentially, better outcomes for the millions of families who turn to IVF each year.
The invisible must get served first by a legally binding treaty for older persons
UN drafts a legally binding treaty to protect older persons' human rights. Ageism and discrimination end here. Older adults demand rights, not charity. Development justice for all ages.
Beyond the Zaire Paradigm: Genomic Complexity and the 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola Crisis
WHO declares rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a global health emergency. 536 suspected cases, 134 deaths in DRC/Uganda. Existing vaccines ineffective; the diagnostic gap delays detection by 4 weeks.
Feminist Lens on AMR: Why Gender Inequality Fuels Drug Resistance
Gender inequality fuels antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Women, girls, and gender‑diverse people face harmful norms, caregiving burdens, violence, stigma, and limited access to timely healthcare, all of which increase infection risk and inappropriate antibiotic use. AMR disproportionately affects those who cannot seek or complete treatment due to social, economic, and cultural barriers. A feminist, rights‑based, gender‑transformative AMR response is essential to ensure early diagnosis, equitable care, and policies that protect the most marginalized.
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The Global Race for Hantavirus Immunity
A global push to develop the first licensed hantavirus vaccine has accelerated after the deadly 2026 Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius. Advances in structural biology, mRNA engineering, DNA platforms, and freezer‑free stabilization technologies are reshaping vaccine development. Despite scientific momentum, limited commercial incentives and biological challenges continue to delay progress. With climate change driving more frequent outbreaks, coordinated global efforts like CEPI’s 100 Days Mission aim to transform future hantavirus events from crises into manageable public‑health responses.
Understanding Hantavirus and Nepal’s Preparedness
A deadly Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in May 2026 reignited global concern about this rodent‑borne virus, a threat that already affects Nepal. Hantaviruses, carried by rats, mice, and voles, spread when virus‑contaminated dust becomes airborne. In Asia, they cause Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS); in the Americas, the far deadlier Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS).
Beyond the Operating Room: The Unseen Psychological and Socioeconomic Toll of Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation remains a life‑saving intervention, but new evidence shows that its true impact extends far beyond surgical success. Recent systematic reviews reveal that both donors and recipients face significant psychological, socioeconomic, and long‑term physical challenges that are often overlooked. Donors may mask distress, experience fatigue, or feel guilt after complications, while recipients struggle with anxiety, financial strain, and unequal access to follow‑up care. Additional risks, including iron deficiency and increased skin cancer rates, further complicate recovery. Emerging research and KDIGO guidelines call for a holistic, lifelong care model that integrates mental health support, socioeconomic assistance, and improved patient education to ensure genuine post‑transplant well‑being.
Turning development justice analysis into collective actions
Against a backdrop of global backlash, the Women Deliver Conference 2026 in Melbourne served as a radical site of resistance. Leaders like Kate Lappin and Matcha Phorn-in called for the de-corporatization of care, the protection of indigenous lands against exploitative "development," and a unified front for sexual and reproductive justice
High-Priority Pathogens in Nepal
I. National AMR Snapshot (2024–2028) Strategic Context: Under the National Action Plan, Nepal is moving toward genomic surveillance (SPEED project) and real-time digital reporting (SORMAS/EWARS). Clinical Priority (ESKAPE Group): * Acinetobacter spp.: 72% MDR (High ICU risk)K. pneumoniae: 56% MDR (Carbapenem-resistance rising). E. coli: 51% MDR (45.6% presumptive ESBL-producers).
Shifting Power to the People: The Historic Promise of Women Deliver 2026
Against a backdrop of climate crises and rising anti-gender politics, Women Deliver 2026 makes its historic debut in Melbourne. Leaders like Julia Gillard and Louisa Wall explain why shifting power to First Nations women is the key to demanding true global justice."
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Exploring global research trends in sublingual immunotherapy of allergic rhinitis: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis
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A bibliometric analysis describing the global scope of pharmacist roles (2000-2024)
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Research in paediatric dentistry: the paradox of reviews without trials
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Dual CDK2 and CDK4/6 inhibition suppresses Rb/E2F signaling and enhances anti-leukemic activity in acute myeloid leukemia
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Comparative efficacy, recovery, and pigmentary safety of radiofrequency microneedling and fractional carbon dioxide laser for facial atrophic acne scars: a prospective randomized split-face trial
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Exploring global research trends in sublingual immunotherapy of allergic rhinitis: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis
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A bibliometric analysis describing the global scope of pharmacist roles (2000-2024)
Opinion & Analysis
Artificial intelligence helping healthcare experts find more TB and other diseases in Thai hospitals
Thailand currently misses approximately 1 in 5 tuberculosis cases, a gap that AI-powered screening tools like Genki AI are now helping to close by detecting abnormalities invisible to the human eye. To meet 2030 targets, the country is rapidly replacing traditional microscopy with advanced molecular testing, already reaching a 69% adoption rate that significantly outpaces regional and global averages. By integrating these technologies into aging health infrastructure, Thailand is improving both the speed and accuracy of diagnoses to ensure high-risk populations are no longer left behind.
The Impact of Plastic Teabags on South Asian Health and Environment
Are Microplastics Hiding in Your Tea? The Risk: Steeping a single plastic tea bag at 95°C releases 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nano plastics directly into your cup. The Solution: Protect your health and the environment by choosing loose-leaf tea or verified plastic-free bags made from Abacá or organic cotton.
Progress at CSW70 despite increasing pushbacks against gender equality
Headline: CSW70: Historic Vote Breaks 70 Years of UN Consensus Summary: In a dramatic departure from tradition, the 70th UN Commission on the Status of Women adopted its "Access to Justice" roadmap via a recorded vote. Despite a retaliatory push by the USA to dilute language on reproductive rights and gender identity, a 37-nation majority "held the line," signaling a deepening global divide over the future of gender equality.
Policy & Public Health
Experts Urge Indonesia to Ratify Global Tobacco Treaty and Enforce Industry Accountability
The invisible must get served first by a legally binding treaty for older persons
Feminist Lens on AMR: Why Gender Inequality Fuels Drug Resistance
Nepal’s Rapid Transition from Youth Bulge to Ageing Society
How Body Shaming is Fueling a Mental Health Crisis in Kathmandu’s Schools
Preventing, finding and treating all TB at ground zero
Unjust Access: Breaking the Systemic Barriers to Global Gender Justice
From Petri Dishes to Micro-Struggle: Realities of Food Microbiology in Nepal
The Impact of Plastic Teabags on South Asian Health and Environment
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