The government of South Korea has sent both military and public doctors to hospitals impacted by strikes.
SEOUL, South Korea — On Monday, South Korea will begin sending military doctors and physicians from public health centers to hospitals affected by a strike, in order to assist with patient care. This strike involves around 12,000 trainee doctors from…
Activists in Malawi Advocate for Changes to Abortion Legislation
According to the Ministry of Health in Malawi, around 35,000 illegal abortions took place in 2022 and 2023. This rise in unsafe practices is a contributing factor to the growing support for abortion rights. Chimwemwe Padatha reports from Lilongwe. Source:…
The country of Zambia has released a new medication for preventing HIV infections.
Rewording: Zambia has recently been delivered a new medicine that can prevent HIV infection. This makes Zambia the second nation, after the United States, to provide the injectable prevention outside of a research setting. The report is from Kathy Short…
French President Macron supports a bill regarding “end of life,” with discussions expected to take place by May.
Paris — On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his support for new end-of-life laws that would permit what he referred to as “assistance in dying.” He also expressed his desire for his administration to present a proposed legislation to…
China further strengthens its control over the internet amidst important political gathering.
Beijing, China — During a major political meeting this week, China has increased its attempts to prevent people from accessing forbidden websites by using firewall-evading software, according to a prominent provider of such software who spoke to AFP. Beijing operates…
Zelenskyy Dismisses Pope’s ‘Courage to Negotiate’ Comments as ‘Virtual Mediation’
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, indirectly expressed disapproval of Pope Francis’ recent statement urging Ukraine to “raise the white flag” and engage in negotiations with Russia, after two years since the start of Moscow’s invasion. In his everyday video message,…
Tech Giants Make Changes for Europe’s Digital Markets Act
Europeans using their phones and computers now have more options when it comes to choosing default browsers and search engines, as well as where to download iPhone apps and how their personal online data is utilized. The Digital Markets Act,…
Research suggests that there may be a connection between plastic pollution and its impact on cardiovascular health.
We ingest small pieces of plastic through breathing, eating, and drinking. However, the potential effects of these tiny particles in our bodies are uncertain – are they benign, hazardous, or somewhere in between? A recent study, published in the New…
The repercussions of Ransomware Attacks: Threats of Death, Endangered Medical Cases, and Exorbitant Monetary Losses.
The aftermath of a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a company responsible for handling 15 billion healthcare transactions per year and storing 1 in 3 patient records in the US, is still causing significant disruptions even after almost three weeks….
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Commends Cultural Leaders and Front-Line Warriors
On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the strong cultural bond among Ukrainians serves as a powerful force in uniting and defending against the enemy, comparable to their weapons. Zelenskyy spoke at the ceremony for the Taras Shevchenko National…