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TRANSFORM II Global Cardiology Trial May Redefine Coronary Care wit...
New Delhi: The Fondazione Ricerca e Innovazione Cardiovascolare (RIC) has successfully finished patient enrolment for TRANSFORM II, one of the most ambitious and extensive randomised controlled trials (RCTs) ever carried out in the field of...

Two years on, is Healthier SG living up to its promise of better health for those aged 40 and over?
Several who spoke to CNA TODAY thought that the Healthier SG programme was akin to CHAS and Age Well SG, even though those are separate schemes with vastly different aims. CHAS, for example, is a subsidy scheme for all Singapore citizens to offset...

Powerful vested interests killed new national park at birth - SNP should be ashamed
One of the key characteristics of the debate over the Park was inaccurate information in the media, which was distributed to residents via mail-drops. We noticed a similarity to the campaign against the deposit return scheme, another one of Action...

Hong Kong opens new pathways for healthcare market access
Government support, GBA access, and regulatory reforms attract global firms. Hong Kong is positioning itself as a rising global hub for healthcare innovation, supported by regulatory reforms, cross-border access, and strong government backing,...
WSPOS pushes global strategy to curb myopia surge
Expert warn rigid global standards won’t solve region-specific challenges. The World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS) is calling for a flexible global strategy to address the surging rates of pediatric myopia, as countries...
WCO expands global drive to close myopia care gaps
Training, education, and partnerships aim to improve care across resource levels. The World Council of Optometry (WCO) is intensifying its global efforts to standardise myopia management as growing disparities in care emerge between high- and...

Kenya applauded for building a strong national public health body
NAIROBI — At a time when public health systems across the globe are under pressure, Kenya’s decision to build its own national public health body has drawn rare praise from international partners. At an inaugural meeting in Nairobi this week,...

Healthcare Authority Newsletter - June 2025 #1
News Briefs Healthcare M&A Expected to Rebound, Post-Acute Care to See Most Economic uncertainties may have put a damper on healthcare M&A during the first quarter of the year, but many still expect a rebound as 2025 progresses. About 20 percent...
South Africans join global march to Rafah for Palestine
Activists and healthcare workers from 50 countries are heading to Rafah for the Global March to Gaza. South African activists say the campaign for a free Palestine is similar to their fight against apartheid. Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg.

Reinstated CDC workers return as public health programs remain gutted
More than 460 employees of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are being rehired after sweeping layoffs, but hundreds of public health programs remain shuttered as the Trump administration restructures federal health agencies....

RFK removes all ACIP members, names new ones; National Resilience to close six sites; Deals and financing recap of the week

Dr. Agravat Wellness Center Celebrates International Yoga Day 2025 With 50% Discount On Holistic Wellness Services
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, June 14, 2025 – In celebration of International Yoga Day 2025, Dr. Agravat Wellness Center is proud to announce an exclusive 50% discount on a comprehensive range of holistic and preventive...
COVID-19 Resurfaces in Tripura: Two New Cases Detected Amid National Spike
Agartala, June 14, 2025: COVID-19 has made a fresh appearance in Tripura, with two new cases detected in the last 24 hours. According to the state Health Director Dr. Tapan Majumdar, the patients are residents of Dhalai and South Tripura districts...

Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed
As part of the Trump administration’s efforts aimed at stopping diversity, equity and inclusion, the government has been restricting how it monitors public health. Along with cuts to federally funded research, the administration has targeted...

Record-Breaking! US Firms Achieve Office Leasing Volumes In India; Global Capability Centres Emerge As Primary Growth Driver
Mumbai:US firms have achieved record-breaking office leasing volumes in India in the past couple of years, with 2024 marking the highest annual activity ever recorded, with global capability centres (GCCs) emerging as the primary growth driver, a...

Premier David Burt On National Heroes Day
[National Heroes Day message from Premier David Burt] As we gather this holiday weekend to commemorate National Heroes Day, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the remarkable individuals who have shaped our island’s history. This day...
SRAM & MRAM Group Celebrates 30 Years of Global Innovation
Signs USD 500 Million Contract Between India’s Mont Vert Group and Kazakhstan’s Big B Corporation to Develop a World-Class Medical University New Delhi | London, June 2025: SRAM & MRAM Group, a global conglomerate with interests across fintech,...

National accreditation solidifies MSU-Meridian nursing program’s commitment to regional healthcare
Contact: Harriet Laird STARKVILLE, Miss.—The Master of Science in Nursing program at Mississippi State University-Meridian has been granted national accreditation—with no compliance concerns—following review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing...

All eyes on Staffordshire: Local businesswoman makes national impact
Officers supported by Staffordshire Police and specialist search dogs made the discovery during raids at three premises on Wednesday, 4 June. Items with an estimated retail value of £9,294 were seized including 5,460 cigarettes, 2.75kg of hand...

New York Times on Trump calling the National Guard to Los Angeles
The National Guard is typically brought into American cities during emergencies such as natural disasters and civil disturbances or to provide support during public health crises — when local authorities require additional resources or manpower....