Health

Health Ministry Approves Public Insurance Coverage for iPS-derived Medicine Amchepry for Parkinson’s Japan’s Health Ministry approved public insurance coverage on May 14, 2026 for Sumitomo Pharma’s iPS-derived medicine Amchepry for …

Japan’s health insurance societies face widespread deficits in fiscal 2026, federation warns Over 70% of Japan’s health insurance societies are set to record deficits in fiscal 2026, totaling ¥289 billion …

Algeria Eliminated Trachoma as a Public Health Problem, WHO Validation Confirms WHO validates Algeria’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in eye health and …

Measles cases in Japan reach 299 by April 12, exceeding 2025 total Measles cases in Japan reached 299 as of April 12, 2026, surpassing last year’s total, prompting health authorities …

WHO: Two-thirds of countries now include refugee and migrant health in national laws, WHO report finds WHO report finds two-thirds of countries include refugee and migrant health in national frameworks; …

Chernobyl Liquidators Reflect on Lifelong Health Toll as 40th Anniversary Approaches Ahead of the 40th anniversary, Chernobyl liquidators recount lifelong health struggles and disputed death tolls stemming from the 1986 …

World Health Day 2026: WHO Urges Global Unity and Launches “Stand with Science” Campaign WHO’s World Health Day 2026 urges global solidarity and scientific investment to tackle climate, epidemics and …

One Health Summit in France: WHO Unveils Global Network, Rabies Target and Avian Influenza Strategy At the One Health Summit on April 7, 2026, the World Health Organization and international …

Meat alternatives face health scrutiny as Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger go head-to-head Compare meat alternatives Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger — ingredients, nutrition, health concerns and environmental impact to …