Scientists at Northwestern University have developed the world’s smallest injectable pacemaker, marking a significant advancement in temporary cardiac care, especially for newborns with congenital heart defects. The device, smaller than a grain of rice, is designed to be inserted via

The health of nearly 13 million forcibly displaced people, including over six million children, is at serious risk in 2025 due to critical funding shortages, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warned on Friday. The agency said that

A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF has revealed that Europe recorded its highest measles rate since 1997, with 127,350 cases reported in 2024, double the number recorded in 2023. The sharp rise underscores significant gaps

A measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has resulted in at least 58 confirmed cases in West Texas over the past three weeks, marking the state’s most significant surge in nearly three decades. Health officials report that the majority

Indonesia has launched a nationwide free health screening program aimed at reducing early mortality rates, marking the country’s most extensive public health initiative to date. The government has allocated 3 trillion rupiah ($183.54 million) for the annual program, which began on

The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have intensified support to Uganda in response to a recent outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD), a member of the Ebola virus family. This includes facilitating access to a candidate vaccine and