A man who spent his life in an iron lung has passed away at the age of 78.
Washington — A polio survivor who was popularly known as the “iron lung man” has passed away at the age of 78, as confirmed by his family and a fundraising webpage. At the young age of six, Paul Alexander, a…
“There has been a significant decrease in childhood deaths, reaching a record low. However, the progress in achieving this reduction is seen as uncertain and at risk.”
UNITED NATIONS — According to a report released by the United Nations on Tuesday, the global number of children who passed away before reaching the age of 5 has hit an all-time low in 2022. For the first time, the…
Four Astronauts Return to Earth from Six-Month Orbit, Representing Four Different Countries.
Cape Canaveral, Florida — Four astronauts, representing four different countries, returned to Earth on Tuesday with SpaceX after a six-month mission at the International Space Station. The capsule rapidly traveled through the United States during the early hours before landing…
Experienced doctors in South Korea are cautioning about the possibility of them joining the current strike among younger colleagues.
Veteran physicians in South Korea intend to join their junior colleagues on the protest front next week if the authorities fail to address a three-week-long strike regarding medical school admissions. On Tuesday, the Korean Medical Professors Association declared that it…
The initial European Climate Risk Assessment has revealed that the continent is ill-equipped to handle the potential consequences of climate change.
According to the European Environment Agency’s inaugural risk assessment, Europe is ill-equipped to deal with the increasing climate threats it is currently facing. The report was released on Monday. Europe is known to experience a higher frequency of severe and…
Medical professionals in Gaza are reporting that new mothers are struggling to provide nourishment for their infants due to a lack of breast milk.
According to the United Nations, a minimum of 20 children in Gaza have perished due to lack of food, and medical professionals warn that countless others are experiencing severe physical and mental illnesses. VOA correspondent Heather Murdock shares updates from…
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…