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'Getting scary': US aid cuts undermine global fight against TB

The Trump administration's sweeping foreign aid cuts will send tuberculosis cases and deaths soaring around the world, humanitarian workers have warned.

Pope appears out of danger, talk turns to return home

Pope Francis was reported to be in good spirits on Tuesday, a day after the Vatican indicated he was out of danger and could be discharged in the near future after almost one month in hospital with pneumonia.

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'Really suffocating': Pakistan emerges from record smog season

Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.

Pope still improving, Vatican eyes end of hospitalisation

Pope Francis's condition is improving and doctors no longer fear for his life, the Vatican said Monday, indicating for the first time in weeks that he could soon leave hospital where he has been treated for double pneumonia.

Five years ago, WHO's pandemic call shook world into action

Five years ago on Tuesday, the World Health Organization announced Covid-19 had become a pandemic -- a moment when the world finally woke up to the unfolding disaster.

Ailing pope thanks doctors as condition improves

Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and healthcare workers Sunday as he missed delivering a fourth straight Angelus prayer in person.

Barca Liga match postponed after club doctor dies

Barcelona's La Liga match against Osasuna was postponed on Saturday after one of the club's first team doctors died.

Pope doing physiotherapy in hospital after quiet night

Pope Francis was doing physiotherapy Saturday after passing a quiet night, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old head of the global Catholic Church battles pneumonia.

Two dead, nearly 230 sickened in US measles outbreak: authorities

A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has killed two people and infected more than 200, prompting a top health agency to issue a travel warning.

Two dead, 200 sickened in US measles outbreak: authorities

A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has killed two people and infected more than 200, prompting a top health agency to issue a travel warning.

Children get tooth brushing lessons as UK battles dental care crisis

England on Friday launched a national campaign to teach children in schools and nurseries how to brush their teeth properly, as the nation grapples with a dental health crisis.

Ethiopia's ancient instrument begena healing souls

Biruktawit Tasew's fingers glide over the strings of the begena, producing a deep, hypnotic sound. Along with six fellow musicians, she breaks into a solemn religious melody, holding their audience spellbound.

Ailing pope 'rested well' but misses start of Lent

Pope Francis rested well during his 19th night in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said Wednesday, as celebrations for the Lent religious season started without him.

New Delhi vows to flatten monster garbage pile in Indian capital

India's capital New Delhi has vowed to clear one of its largest trash piles by next year as part of a plan to eradicate unsightly landfills dotting the megacity's skyline.

Pope 'slept all night' after two breathing attacks: Vatican

Pope Francis, hospitalised with penuemonia in both lungs, slept "all night long and continues to rest" after suffering two bouts of acute respiratory failure, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

60% of adults will be overweight or obese by 2050: study

Nearly 60 percent of all adults and a third of all children in the world will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless governments take action, a large new study said Tuesday.

Ski crash almost killed me, says French racer Sarrazin

French downhill specialist Cyprien Sarrazin said Monday that a crash in December that left him with head injuries had almost killed him.

Paris imposes car-sharing lane on congested ring road

Paris on Monday began limiting one lane of its notoriously busy ring road to car sharing during rush hours, the latest move by the French capital to ease congestion and pollution on one of Europe's most traffic-clogged thoroughfares.

Pope spent 'calm night' in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than two weeks with double pneumonia, spent a "calm night", the Vatican said on Sunday, after reporting he was in a stable condition.

Pope 'stable', no repeat of breathing crisis: Vatican

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a "stable" condition, with no repeat of the previous day's breathing crisis, the Vatican said Saturday.

Pope spends 'peaceful night' after breathing crisis

Pope Francis, hospitalised for two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, spent a peaceful night after suffering a breathing crisis, the Vatican said Saturday, as Catholics prayed for his speedy recovery.

Hospitalised pope no longer in critical condition: Vatican source

Pope Francis's condition is not currently critical, a Vatican source said Friday, after a series of clinical improvements for the 88-year-old pontiff suffering from pneumonia in both lungs.

Pope rests as Vatican reports new improvement

Pope Francis spent a peaceful night in hospital, the Vatican said Friday, a day after it noted improvement in his clinical condition for a second straight day.

Parents rush to vaccinate children after measles outbreak hits Texas

Five-year-old Shado is one of dozens of children being rushed to a health center in the US state of Texas to get the measles vaccine, after the recent death in the area of a child who was not immunized against the highly contagious virus.

Second day of health improvements for Pope Francis, reports Vatican

Pope Francis's condition was continuing to improve, the Vatican said Thursday, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked two weeks in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs.

US study highlights success story of HPV vaccination

A new study published Thursday by researchers at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the powerful impact of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, first approved in 2006, in preventing precancerous lesions detected through cervical screening.

WHO decides mpox epidemic still global health emergency

Mpox remains an international public health emergency, the World Health Organization said Thursday after deciding the epidemic still merits the highest level of alert, with cases rising and its geographic spread widening.

Gaza polio vaccination drive reached 600,000 children: WHO

A polio vaccination drive in Gaza reached more than 600,000 children, the head of the World Health Organization announced Thursday, saying a ceasefire allowed previously-missed children to receive a dose.

Pope, whose health is improving, 'slept well': Vatican

Pope Francis, battling pneumonia in both lungs, slept well and is resting, the Vatican said Thursday, after revealing the 88-year-old's condition was slightly improving.

Texas child dies in measles outbreak, first US fatality in years

A child in Texas has died from measles, marking the first fatality in an outbreak that has infected more than 130 people, the state's health department announced Wednesday.

French surgeon's sex abuse was 'atomic bomb' for family, says son

Two sons of Joel Le Scouarnec, a French former surgeon on trial for the alleged assault or rape of 299 patients, told a court Tuesday of the devastation their father's case had wrought on the family.

Ailing pope works on canonisations as Catholics pray for recovery

Pope Francis has approved the canonisation of two new saints from his hospital bed, the Vatican said Tuesday, as the 88-year-old pontiff, who has pneumonia in both lungs, remained hospitalised for a 12th day.

Ailing pope works on saints from hospital as Catholics pray for recovery

Pope Francis has approved the canonization of two new saints from his hospital bed, the Vatican revealed on Tuesday, as the 88-year-old pontiff, who has pneumonia in both lungs, works through his recovery.

Critically-ill Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' says Vatican

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was showing signs of "slight improvement", the Vatican said Monday, while cautioning that doctors would not offer a prognosis.

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