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We volunteered at a Gaza hospital. What we saw was unspeakable.
American surgeons who witnessed the civilian carnage of the Israel-Hamas war.
The MEPs who actually matter
Improving lung cancer survival in Europe
Labour’s top policy priorities
The call for an EU Action Plan for rare diseases
Ozempic-maker blasts Biden in price row
From stigma to support: Ending HIV in Europe by 2030
EU HTA: If we want faster access to cancer treatment for all, we need to get it right
In January 2025 the EU HTA Regulation will become reality. Let’s work together to ensure it facilitates faster patient access to new cancer treatments.
Fully updated: Our Labour policy tracker
Absolutely everything you need to know about what the opposition party is promising ahead of the July 4 election.
Malta’s central bank chief, former deputy PM, plead not guilty in sprawling corruption case
Edward Scicluna and Chris Fearne distance themselves from the scandal enveloping former PM Joseph Muscat.
Abortion rights activists rally voters for EU election
Civil society groups are encouraging voters to stop a far-right surge.
Toxic bullying claims blow up Brussels’ biggest health NGO
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) is engulfed in crisis after a wave of resignations.
5 of the wackiest things Putin’s demoted security chief has said
Ukraine is trafficking in orphans and organs; a secretive global elite is causing multiple crises; and Madeleine Albright wanted to wipe out Russia — those are just some of the greatest hits of Vladimir Putin’s longtime security adviser.
Novo’s weight-loss drug could be taken for life, expert says
A study found that treatment with Wegovy has long-term cardiovascular benefits and sustainable weight loss for patients.
Denmark relaxes abortion law
New rules will raise the abortion limit from 12 to 18 weeks.
Soviet-era attitudes to disability hinder Ukrainian fighters’ recovery
Injured soldiers face social stigma … and their numbers have soared.
Strong intellectual property is critical to competitive edge
European intellectual property policies are weakening Europe’s competitive edge at the very moment that EU leaders have recognized the importance of restoring the region’s status as a global economic superpower.
Open Strategic Autonomy for plasma therapies in the EU
We can meet the needs of EU patients who rely on plasma therapies — and the EU’s goals for strategic autonomy — by ensuring a vibrant plasma-based biotech sector.
Unlocking the full value of adult immunization
It is time to adopt a prevention-first mindset.
‘Trump did this’ — US VP Harris goes on attack over abortion
Friday’s appearance marked a shift to campaign events that allowed the vice president to attack Trump more directly.
Arizona court upholds state’s 1864 total abortion ban
The state’s high court said it wouldn’t interfere with the legislature’s authority to craft abortion policy.
Future of health: Time for Europe to connect the dots
Innovation can deliver patient-centric, digitally advanced, resilient and sustainable health care — a new video series shows what’s possible if the EU seizes this opportunity for transformation.
EU pitches new pharma bonus to cure rare diseases. But will it work?
While DNA-altering treatments promise to cure many rare diseases, they might not qualify for planned bonuses.
Some advice for Russia’s newest opposition leader
Opposition movements, especially those based abroad, rarely succeed.
Urgent call to policymakers – make chronic kidney disease a public health priority
Governments and policymakers must act now to elevate chronic kidney disease (CKD) as an urgent health policy priority, to bring the best possible outcomes for patients, caregivers, health systems, the economy and our planet.
Macron announces aid in dying bill under strict conditions
The French parliament will examine the bill in May.
Why is it so hard to deliver a European health data deal?
Negotiators worked until dawn trying to reach a deal; by lunchtime, accusations were flying on why it wasn’t possible.
Scientific progress: A look ahead
What two decades of progress in medicine development tells us about the next 20 years.
Eliminating cervical cancer to save women’s lives
Leading international cervical health experts call on governments and health care authorities to address low and declining cervical cancer screening participation rates.
10 ways a second Trump term could be more extreme than the first
From nationwide abortion bans to classroom culture wars, assaults on climate science and political weaponization of the military, his return to the White House could make Trump 1.0 seem tame.
German lawmakers pass cannabis legalization bill
It paves the way for adults to legally possess and grow small amounts of cannabis, and for cultivation clubs to be set up.