The EG.5.1 or 'Eris' variant causing a surge in COVID-19 cases has raised alarms worldwide. Emerging in the UK, it's spread quickly and triggered hospitalizations.
Routine childhood vaccination rates are improving globally after a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, but significant gaps remain, with millions of children still missing out on...
Former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has apologised for each Covid-19 death and acknowledged the "colossal" failure in assuming the virus's spread could not be halted...
A study conducted in the United States found that taking the diabetes drug metformin after testing positive for COVID-19 reduced the risk of developing long COVID...
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in a "post COVID rebound" incident. Despite being still infectious, Mr...
Observers warn of weakened efforts to ensure equitable access to medical products in negotiations for a new pandemic treaty. Critics express concern over revisions that water...
Industry leaders are predicting a global tourism revival this year, with the return of Chinese tourists playing a significant role. The desire to travel is at...
Global dividends reached a record high of US$326.7 billion in the first quarter, driven by banks, oil giants, and automakers. Dividends grew by 12% compared to...
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief emphasized the need for a historic agreement on global health security as negotiations for a new pandemic accord begin. The...
The US has approved the world's first vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), with drugmaker GSK's Arexvy being green-lighted for adults aged 60 and older. RSV...
