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A major pediatric cancer programme in Lyon is highlighting the importance of supporting children and adolescents beyond cancer treatment, with rehabilitation and long-term care playing an important role in recovery and quality of life.
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A specialist pediatric rehabilitation team in Lyon is developing intensive and play-based approaches to support children with cerebral palsy, with a focus on improving motor abilities and independence.
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France is strengthening early support for children with developmental and neurological difficulties, with healthcare professionals encouraged to identify rehabilitation needs as early as possible.
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A leading Paris children's hospital is expanding access to specialised rehabilitation care for young patients with neurological and motor conditions through multidisciplinary treatment programmes.
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Germany has become the first European Union country to launch Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill, adding a new oral treatment option to the country’s growing obesity-care market.
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Germany is advancing the digital transformation of its healthcare system with new legislation designed to improve the use of health data for patient care, research and innovation.
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Germany is strengthening its focus on healthcare innovation, resilience and international cooperation as the country prepares for new challenges across the health sector.
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Germany has launched a major hospital transformation programme aimed at modernising healthcare infrastructure and strengthening the long-term delivery of medical services.
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The SCO summit in Bishkek brings China, Russia and India together as major powers seek greater influence in an increasingly multipolar international system
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Indonesia is strengthening its wellness tourism ecosystem to improve global competitiveness and attract high-value international visitors.
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Bali is strengthening its international health tourism profile by showcasing the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone to foreign diplomats and potential investors.
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Indonesia is strengthening cooperation between tourism and health authorities to expand wellness and medical tourism as part of its broader tourism development strategy.
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Indonesia is developing a cross-sector strategy to strengthen health tourism by bringing tourism and healthcare stakeholders together.
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Malaysia is strengthening its medical tourism strategy through closer cooperation between Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council.
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Malaysia is strengthening its presence in India by promoting medical tourism alongside its wider tourism offerings under the Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 campaign.
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Malaysia is strengthening its medical tourism ecosystem through a new partnership connecting air travel, specialised cardiac care and national tourism promotion.
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Malaysia is expanding its medical tourism presence in Central Asia by welcoming healthcare professionals from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for a week-long familiarisation programme designed to strengthen professional partnerships, referral opportunities and international healthcare cooperation.
technology
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, making it subject to stricter EU oversight. Reddit and Roblox have also been placed under the bloc’s highest level of digital platform scrutiny.
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Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion in MediaTek while expanding their partnership to develop AI computing platforms. The agreement will allow customers to build custom AI chips compatible with Nvidia-powered systems, strengthening Nvidia’s position across data centers, personal computers and autonomous vehicles.
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China’s domestic AI chip industry is experiencing rapid growth as rising demand for computing power combines with Beijing’s push for technological self-reliance. The boom highlights how US export restrictions are reshaping China’s semiconductor sector and intensifying competition in the global AI race.
politics
The US military has used a high-energy laser system to disable three cartel-linked drones near the US-Mexico border. The operation highlights Washington’s growing reliance on directed-energy technology to counter emerging threats along the southern border.
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The United States and Iran have resumed direct military exchanges after a month-long lull, with US forces striking Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran retaliating with missile attacks on US bases in Jordan. The escalation has raised fresh concerns over regional security and the safety of one of the world’s most important energy routes.
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A new clinical trial suggests that starting heart rhythm monitoring earlier in the emergency department can significantly improve the diagnosis of unexplained fainting. The findings could change how hospitals investigate patients whose fainting episodes have no immediate identifiable cause.
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A new clinical prediction tool developed from data involving more than 38,000 heart failure patients could help doctors identify which treatments are most likely to benefit individual patients while reducing the risk of complications.
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Global cardiovascular organizations have introduced a new universal definition of heart attack, changing how myocardial infarctions are classified and diagnosed. The updated framework introduces sex-specific troponin thresholds and gives greater recognition to forms of heart attack that disproportionately affect women.
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The European Society of Cardiology has released three major guideline updates covering cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular disease linked to chronic kidney disease, and heart failure. The new recommendations broaden the role of rehabilitation and call for closer monitoring of kidney health among people with cardiovascular disease.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing the largest Ebola disease outbreak ever recorded in the country, with more than 5,700 confirmed cases and nearly 2,800 deaths reported by August 26. The outbreak has expanded to 60 health zones across six provinces, while vaccination of healthcare workers has begun.
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A major Australian clinical trial has found that daily statin treatment reduced the risk of a first major cardiovascular event by 30% among otherwise healthy adults over 70. The findings could influence future guidelines on preventive cardiovascular care for older people.
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A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck has achieved positive Phase 3 results in patients with high-risk melanoma. The treatment significantly improved recurrence-free and distant metastasis-free survival when combined with pembrolizumab, marking a major milestone for personalized cancer therapy
politics
The United States and Venezuela have announced a landmark agreement that would give Washington control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves. The deal is expected to attract more than $100 billion in private investment and generate over $209 billion in tax revenues for Venezuela, although key details about its implementation remain unclear.
