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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
Nepal Boosts Child Health: New RUTF Procurement Targets Malnutrition
Nepal's Department of Health Services is progressing with the re-procurement of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). This essential nutrient-rich paste is crucial for treating severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children, especially in remote areas. Ensuring a steady supply of RUTF is a vital step in safeguarding young lives and improving child health outcomes across the nation.
Read Update →Nepal's Health Watch: Gastrointestinal Illness Tops Recent Disease Reports, Prompting Public Awareness
Nepal's latest health bulletin reveals Acute Gastro Enteritis as the most reported condition, with 861 cases in a single week. This highlights the ongoing importance of public health surveillance and vigilance against common communicable diseases. Understanding symptoms, practicing good hygiene, and ensuring food and water safety are crucial preventive measures for the community.
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Experts Urge Indonesia to Ratify Global Tobacco Treaty and Enforce Industry Accountability
Indonesia remains one of only 8 countries yet to ratify the WHO tobacco treaty. Over 1,500 health experts are now demanding action to protect millions from a deadly, costly epidemic.
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.
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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.
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).
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