(2024-12-04). China seen as fertile land for pharma firms. ecns.cn China's massive consumer base, strengthened intellectual property protection, and enhanced innovation climate are converging to foster a fertile landscape for pharmaceutical companies to bring their cutting-edge drugs to the market.
(2024-12-04). Afreximbank, Med Aditus partner to boost Kenya's pharmaceutical production. independent.co.ug 
The project's strategic location in Kisumu, at the heart of the Great Lakes Region gives it access to markets in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan Kisumu, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa's multi-lateral lender, African Export-Import Bank and Kenya-based Med Aditus Pharmaceutical Kenya Limited (Med Aditus) have signed a project preparation …
(2024-12-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can diet help with inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: Dec. 1-7 is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It includes conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. People with IBD may experience persistent symptoms like frequent diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain and fatigue. There is no cure and no exact cause, though researchers continue to look at how genes, the microbiome and environmental factors play a role in this chronic…
(2024-12-04). People walk miles searching for bread amid Gaza's war shortages. aljazeera.com Millions of Palestinians face the threat of famine as food supplies reach new lows.
(2024-12-04). IDF claims Hezbollah liaison to Syrian army killed in Damascus airstrike. haaretz.com LEBANON: Reports in Lebanon: Israeli strikes southern Lebanon's Marjayoun ‚ñ ISRAEL: Netanyahu in northern Israel: 'We are currently in a cease-fire, the war has not ended' ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry: 36 killed, 96 wounded in the Strip over past day ‚ñ IRAN: Iran's FM says troop deployment to Syria possible, if Damascus requests ‚ñ SYRIA: IDF says it killed Hezbollah liaison to the Syrian Army in Damascus airstrike…
(2024-12-04). Healthcare workers protest Israel's targeting of healthcare infrastructure, workers. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-12-04). New Zealand nurses hold eight-hour strike. wsws.org The nationwide strike by 36,000 nurses and healthcare workers was in response to the government's decision to slash real wages and cut staff, and its other attacks on public healthcare.
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(2024-12-04). New multipurpose service card to assist expats in Jiaxing. ecns.cn Jiaxing City in eastern China's Zhejiang Province has introduced the country's first integrated card for foreigners, known as the "Join In Card." This innovation grants access to 264 services across eight essential sectors, including government affairs, finance, culture and tourism, transportation, and healthcare.
(2024-12-04). China-Laos Mohan Railway Port designated international sanitary ground crossing. ecns.cn The Mohan Railway Port on the China-Laos Railway was designated as an international sanitary ground crossing by the World Health Organization following an on-site assessment on Tuesday.
(2024-12-04). Ukrainian care workers' union growth shows strength, resilience during war. internationalviewpoint.org In the heart of a war-torn nation, Ukraine's care workers are showing extraordinary resilience and unity in some of the most difficult conditions imaginable. Through their union Be Like Nina (BLN), these healthcare heroes are organizing under challenging circumstances not just to protect their livelihoods and improve their jobs but also to strengthen a healthcare system stretched to its limits. | – | / |
(2024-12-04). Water Fluoridation Helps Prevent Tooth Decay How Growing Opposition Threatens A 70-Year-Old Health Practice #Water #Fluoridation #Helps #Prevent #Tooth #Decay #Growing #Opposition #Threatens #70-Year-Old #Health #Practice #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Driving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the Walnut Hill exit on Central Expressway (US 75): Stop …
(2024-12-04). UN urges Afghan Taliban not to block women's medical training. newarab.com 
The UN mission to Afghanistan on Wednesday urged the A health ministry source and managers from private medical institutes, which offer training in subjects such as midwifery and nursing, told AFP on Tuesday the public health ministry had issued a directive fr…
(2024-12-04). Oakland Hip-Hop Artist Saafir, Former Tupac Roommate And 'Harold' From 'Menace II Society' Film, Passes Away At 54. moguldom.com Innovative Oakland Hip-Hop artist Saafir, known for blending raw street narratives with avant-garde jazz influences, died on Nov. 19 at 54. His family confirmed that he passed surrounded by loved ones. While the cause of death was not disclosed, Saafir faced longstanding health challenges, including complications from spinal surgery and spinal cancer, The San Francisco …
(2024-12-04). UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in New York, prompting hunt for masked gunman. scmp.com The suspect appears to have lain in wait for victim Brian Thompson, who was killed just before a company investor conference.
(2024-12-04). UnitedHealthcare CEO is killed in a 'targeted shooting' outside a New York hotel, officials say. whyy.org UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed Wednesday morning in what investigators suspect was a targeted shooting outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding an investor conference. | New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a "horrific and targeted shooting." New York City Mayor Eric Adams said, "This was not what appears to be a just random act of violence." | Thompson, 50, was set to speak at an investor meeting when he was gunned down around 6: 45 a.m. outside the New York Hilton Midtown by a shooter who fled on a bicycle, according to the New York Police Department. | Thompson was taken to…
(2024-12-04). UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in New York City's Midtown Manhattan. scmp.com There are no arrests at this time, and the investigation is active and ongoing.
(2024-12-04). Singapore blocks access to online gender clinic GenderGP due to 'public health risk'. channelnewsasia.com The Ministry of Health had warned GenderGP in October to stop providing unlicensed outpatient medical services to Singapore-based users.
(2024-12-04). Tips for coping with an anxiety disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Having occasional feelings of anxiety is a normal part of life, but people with anxiety disorders experience frequent and excessive anxiety, fear, terror and panic in everyday situations. These feelings are unhealthy if they affect your quality of life and prevent you from functioning normally. Common symptoms of anxiety disorders include: Experiencing a sense of impending panic, danger or doom Feeling helpless Feeling nervous Hyperventilation Increased heart rate Obsessively thinking about the panic trigger Sweating Trembling…
(2024-12-04). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Laparoscopic Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer One key treatment option for pancreatic cancer is the Whipple procedure, a complex surgery that removes the head of the pancreas. There are three approaches to this challenging surgery: open, laparoscopic and robotic.‚Å What makes oatmeal the ideal breakfast for heart health and weight loss? Oatmeal is a nutritious, inexpensive and…
(2024-12-04). Data-driven fight against malaria a lifeline for Uganda. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | As Uganda continues its relentless fight against malaria, the 2024 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) is an important step toward achieving a malaria-free future. By collecting accurate and timely data, health officials aim to understand the prevalence of malaria better, identify high-risk areas, and refine prevention and treatment strategies. The MIS …
(2024-12-04). Mpox: Uganda reports 3 more deaths as confirmed cases hit 784. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda said on Tuesday that it registered another three mpox deaths, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed fatalities to four in the East African country. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at Uganda's Ministry of Health, told Xinhua over the phone that two deaths were recorded at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, …
(2024-12-04). Is Masculine Anxiety Spurring Support For Trump Among Gen Z? #Masculine #Anxiety #Spurring #Support #Trump #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For the past few years, right-wing media have argued that the U.S. is plagued by a masculinity crisis , whether it's former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson warning of …