The World Health Organization has updated its Model Lists of Essential Medicines, adding treatments for cancer, diabetes, and other conditions. This revision aims to enhance access to effective therapies globally, particularly in low- and...
Despite global leaders' promises to strengthen health systems post-Covid-19, negotiations for a new pandemic agreement have stalled. Experts warn that complacency and lack of investment threaten readiness for future health crises, with emerging...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services plans to implement AI-driven prior authorization for claims, potentially incentivizing denial of care. This new model, WISeR, will initially affect six states and aims to reduce wasteful spending....
Kerala faces a health crisis as Naegleria fowleri, a deadly brain-eating amoeba, emerges in local water sources. Rising temperatures and unsafe water practices contribute to its spread, leading to multiple fatalities, including children. The...
