June 2024

Organization and Functioning of the Japanese Emergency System Description of the Emergency Healthcare System Structure Japan has an emergency healthcare system as part of a broader universal health insurance system, ensuring all citizens…

Strengthening healthcare response in a crisis context El Niño in 2023 had a significant impact on public health in South America, exacerbating the vulnerabilities of already struggling communities. Alterations in precipitation and…

A 1.4 million euro heist puts strain on healthcare system Last week, the pharmacy of the University Hospital "Federico II", commonly known as the Policlinico of Naples, was raided by multiple gangs of thieves. Newspapers reported on the…

The Latest Technologies Revolutionize Emergency Services The ambulance sector is undergoing a technological boom, with new technologies enhancing the efficiency, safety, responsiveness, and security of emergency services. These…

11.1 Billion Dollars to Tackle Global Health Challenges During the World Health Assembly in Geneva, delegates approved a four-year plan worth 11.1 billion dollars to improve global health. The plan, called the Fourteenth General Programme…

EMA Recommends Authorization for Ixchiq, the First European Vaccine Against Chikungunya The European Medicines Agency has recommended granting authorization to Ixchiq, the first vaccine reported in the European Union aimed at protecting…

United Kingdom: Trial of Personalized mRNA Vaccines against Cancer The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has launched a bold initiative involving thousands of cancer patients in the largest trial of personalized vaccines made using…

Excellence in Cancer Treatment, But Waiting Times Need Improvement Italy is the undisputed leader in Europe for the number of women surviving cancer: nearly two million women live after a cancer diagnosis, more than in any other country on…

Effectiveness of Osimertinib in NSCLC Lung Cancer: A Revolutionary Study Results presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) congress in Chicago have promised better prospects for patients with non-small cell lung…

Bavaria Underwater: Devastating Floods Over the weekend, southern Germany was hit by disastrous floods that caused extensive damage and loss of lives. Torrential hailstorms and heavy rains ravaged many communities, killing a firefighter in…