Scientists have developed a new generation of immune cells that could transform cancer therapy. This breakthrough could make rapid, off-the-shelf treatments possible.
Nigeria has launched one of the largest vaccination campaigns in its history, aiming to protect 106 million children against measles, rubella and polio.
A significant health victory has been achieved as 21 Pacific island countries have eliminated both measles and rubella, and Japan has now officially eliminated rubella as well.
The number of people using tobacco has dropped to its lowest level in decades — proof that global health policies and awareness campaigns are saving millions of lives.
Researchers have created a way to grow universal red blood cells from stem cells, a breakthrough that could ease global blood shortages and save lives.
Pakistan has launched a sweeping new HPV vaccination drive to protect over 13 million girls aged 9 to 14 from cervical cancer, a cancer that claims thousands of lives annually.
Scientists have unveiled the first-ever treatment that makes a real impact on Huntington’s disease — a genetic neurodegenerative disorder once seen as untreatable.
The price of a full six-month treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis has dropped under USD 300, following a third major price cut this year — a major step toward affordable care for all.
The World Health Organization has added vital treatments for cancer, diabetes, and obesity to its Essential Medicines Lists — a move that will make groundbreaking therapies more widely available worldwide.
A pioneering Brazilian treatment is showing the potential to reverse spinal cord injuries — a medical breakthrough once thought impossible.
