Tag: Health and medicine
expanded compulsory vaccination for infants
From January 1, 2025, vaccination against meningococci will expand in France. The reason? The Ministry of Health has noted a rebound in infections of this type of bacteria in recent…
“A destroyed health system”, the health of Gazans in danger
France condemns Israeli raids on hospitals in Gaza following the offensive on Kamal Adwan in the north of the territory at the end of last week. More than 240 people…
Spain has been world champion in organ donation for more than 30 years
Spain has been the world leader in organ donation for almost 30 years. In 2023, the country even reached a new peak in terms of deceased donors, with a rate…
In 2024, the debate on the end of life in France has marked the news
In 2024, one of the events that marked French news is the debate on the end of life. A bill was under consideration in the National Assembly in the spring,…
how do they stay at the top of their sport as they age?
At almost forty years old, they are still part of the elite of world sport. But what still keeps LeBron James, Fernando Alonso, Novak Djokovic or Mélina Robert-Michon moving forward…
scurvy is making a comeback in France, particularly because of food insecurity
Scurvy, an old disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and which had disappeared since the 20th century, is back in France, particularly since the Covid crisis. If cases…
the field hospital treated more than 500 patients in 36 hours
The situation in Mayotte, after the passage of Cyclone Chido. Evacuation operations continue. The latest provisional report from the Ministry of the Interior shows 39 dead and more than 4,000…
the influx of Sudanese refugees worsens the cholera epidemic, warns MSF
The High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) warned on December 20 of an influx of refugees into South Sudan, from Sudan in recent weeks. Alarm also sounded on Monday December 23…
South Africa faces the ravages of adulterated alcohol sold in contraband
During the holidays, alcohol often accompanies meals. In South Africa, the federation of drinks producers warns of the dangers of contraband, which represents around a quarter of the alcohol in…
opening of a field hospital to accommodate “around a hundred patients per day”
Ten days after the passage of Cyclone Chido, the Mayotte archipelago continues to heal its wounds. The latest provisional report from the Ministry of the Interior shows 35 dead and…