Iranian Red Crescent Society to receive helicopters from Russia
Russian Helicopters will send 21 helicopters to Iran to improve the work of the Red Crescent Society.
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WHO suspends medical evacuations from Gaza
The World Health Organization suspended medical evacuations of patients from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah border crossing until further notice, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced Monday night.
Armenian Minister of Labour arrives in Tbilisi
The Armenian Minister of Labour and Social Affairs arrived in Georgia on an official visit and meetings with his Georgian counterpart.
Türkiye's humanitarian policy in Palestine recognized with WHO Prize
Erdoğan has been awarded WHO prize for humanitarian efforts for the Gaza Strip and medical evacuation of residents.
3rd Azerbaijan Int'l Medical Innovations Expo opens in Baku
The opening ceremony of the 3rd Azerbaijan International Medical Innovation Exhibition 'Medinex 2025' took place in Baku.
Ankara and Tbilisi sign health care pact
Türkiye and Georgia signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of health care. The memorandum was signed during an official visit to Georgia by Turkish health minister Kemal Memisoglu. According to a statement from …
Germany pledges more money for WHO after U.S. withdrawal
Germany plans to support the World Health Organization with an additional 2 million euro following the U.S. withdrawal from the international organization, …
WHO asks U.S. to resume aid funding
The United States' pause on foreign aid contributions is having a serious impact on global health, World Health Organization …
COP29 hosts "ATACH Day" on climate and health issues
Baku has hosted the "ATACH Day" today as part of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change ( …
Russia creates Marburg virus vaccine
The Russian Consumer Watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, announced the State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology Vector has created a vaccine for Marburg fever, which has successfully completed preclinical trials, demonstrating its …
Kazakh Health Ministry issues statement on Marburg virus
The Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan is tightening control due to Marburg virus due to the WHO warning on a new dangerous infection, chief …
Dangerous Marburg virus: WHO warns of new epidemic
Rwanda is currently battling an outbreak of the Marburg virus, but it may have already reached Europe, the World Health Organization said. …
Japan approves drug to treat Alzheimer's disease
Japan's health ministry has officially approved the domestic production and sale of a new drug for Alzheimer's disease. Donanemab was developed by U.S. pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly. The ministry gave the greenlight on October …
Monkeypox virus detected in Asia for the first time
Pakistan's health ministry has confirmed at least one case of the monkeypox virus in a patient who had returned from a Gulf country. A health …
Risk of oropouche fever spreading in Russia ruled out
The risk of the oropouche fever, which has already killed two in Brazil, in Russia is ruled out, the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights …
Child in Israel contracted brain-eating amoeba
The Israeli Ministry of Health reported a new case of a brain-eating amoeba contraction
Biden diagnosed with coronavirus infection
U.S. President Joe Biden has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. …
WHO: more and more people at risk of illness due to lack of exercise
Almost 1.8 billion adults are at risk of diseases such as cancer, stroke, dementia and diabetes due to a lack of exercise - and the situation is getting worse, according to a report. The new study from World Health Organisation (WHO) …
New Deputy Health Minister appointed in Georgia
Giorgi Tsagareishvili had been appointed as the new Deputy Health Minister of Georgia, the ministry said. Tsagareishvili …
Tourists visiting Georgia required to have health insurance starting 2026
Tourists entering Georgia will be required to have health and accident insurance starting January 1, 2026, the Georgian Parliament said in its announcement of amendments to the domestic law on tourism. Originally set to …
