A new daily pill has significantly extended survival for people with advanced pancreatic cancer in the United States, offering fresh hope against one of the deadliest forms of the disease.
Malaria deaths have fallen dramatically in Papua New Guinea, bringing the country closer to its goal of eliminating malaria fatalities and improving public health outcomes nationwide.
A new nasal spray therapy has reversed key signs of brain ageing and improved memory in laboratory studies, raising hopes for future treatments that support healthier cognitive ageing in the United States.
A new philanthropic fund is investing USD 140 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against Strep A, a disease responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths each year worldwide.
Adults with type 2 diabetes in the United States can now use the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin injection, reducing the number of annual insulin shots from 365 to 52.
People in China are experiencing cleaner air and improved health outcomes as the rapid adoption of new energy vehicles reduces harmful urban pollution.
People in South Korea are experiencing far lower rates of stroke and cardiovascular deaths after long-term health reforms improved access to treatment and prevention.
People across Africa could gain stronger access to locally produced vaccines as new investments aim to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen long-term health security.
People across Pakistan are set to gain wider access to free hepatitis C screening and treatment through a nationwide programme aimed at eliminating the disease as a public health threat.
South Sudan and Sudan have eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus through large-scale vaccination programmes, safer childbirth practices, and expanded maternal healthcare services.
