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Gavi and UNICEF agree lower malaria vaccine price
RTS,S/AS01 is expected to cost €5.50 per dose, about 40% less, subject to regulatory and manufacturing milestones.
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WHO/Europe names Vienna centre for public participation in health care
Austria’s public health institute has been designated a WHO collaborating centre to strengthen the voices of patients and communities.
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WHO launches heat-risk indicators for pregnant women and children
The new monitoring framework is intended to link extreme-heat periods with pregnancy outcomes and child health.
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WHO report maps inequalities in chronic disease prevention and care
The global review compares risks and access within countries by income, education, gender and place of residence.
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Medicine on the list but unavailable? How patients in Kazakhstan can check eligibility
Free outpatient medicine depends on diagnosis, patient category and a doctor’s prescription. Here is the practical sequence.
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Astana Central Park adds wheelchair-accessible exercise equipment: where to find it
The new outdoor area is designed to let wheelchair users exercise in the park. Here is the location, equipment and what remains to be checked.
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Almaty performs its first robot-assisted lung cancer operations: what changes for patients?
The oncology centre reported two procedures; outcomes and access will determine the method's practical impact.
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A hidden hazard at home and work: WHO calls for faster action on lead
WHO estimates lead exposure contributes to more than 3.5 million deaths a year and is developing a prevention plan.
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WHO tackles a blind spot in TB research during pregnancy
WHO has launched a research toolkit to help include pregnant and breastfeeding women in tuberculosis drug and vaccine studies earlier and appropriately. Their historical exclusion has left gaps on safety and dosing. This is a resource for researchers and ethics bodies, not a new treatment instruction for patients.
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UK recalls eggs from one supplier: what Salmonella and 36 cases mean
The UK Food Standards Agency ordered eggs from one Ukrainian business removed from sale. The detected strain is associated with 36 cases in England in 2026, but differs from strains in another ongoing outbreak investigation.
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WHO calls for mental health care closer to home, not years behind institutional walls
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, WHO issued guidance on moving from long stays in institutions to support in the community. Only 9% of reporting countries have fully made that shift, it says. Here is what must replace isolation for the change to work.
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WHO issues first child-obesity guidance: what families need to know
The World Health Organization has issued its first global guidance on caring for children and adolescents with obesity. It estimates that 170 million people aged 5–19 were living with the condition in 2024. The guidance prioritises sustained, family-supported care and tightly limits medicines and surgery.
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Kenya confirms its first imported Bundibugyo virus case: what is known
WHO reports one confirmed imported Bundibugyo virus disease case in Kenya. The patient died and authorities are tracing contacts. The announcement does not establish widespread transmission in the country.
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Aral Sea health risks: Kazakhstan and WHO outline a roadmap to 2030
Kazakhstan’s health ministry has presented a plan to protect communities around the Aral Sea from environmental and climate risks. Prevention and medical monitoring feature in the 2026–2030 roadmap. The test now is whether regional cooperation produces measurable services.
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Extreme heat and pregnancy: UN calls for maternal health in climate plans
The head of the UN climate body warns that extreme heat adds risks during pregnancy and childbirth. He wants maternal and newborn health included in national climate plans. What would that mean for healthcare and everyday protection?
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Kazakhstan Reports 320 Emergency Callouts: Reading the Daily Rescue Data
An emergency ministry bulletin published on 4 October reports 320 callouts for the previous day, 17 people rescued and five evacuated. We break down the categories and flag a one-call difference between the headline total and the listed rows without jumping to conclusions.
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169 children can hear: why surgery is only the start
Kazakhstan has provided cochlear implants to 169 children in 225 operations. The state allocated KZT 1.81 billion, and 124 recipients were under five. The operation creates access to sound, but programming, rehabilitation and daily family practice determine how that access becomes speech.
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People Are Living Longer Again—but Not Healthier: New WHO Figures Redraw the Global Picture
Global life expectancy is close to its pre-pandemic level, but healthy life expectancy is recovering more slowly. Noncommunicable diseases now account for 74% of deaths, and dementia has risen to fifth place.
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WHO and MSF join forces on TB and HIV care across Eastern Europe and Central Asia
WHO Europe and Médecins Sans Frontières are strengthening care for people with tuberculosis and HIV across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The practical priorities are early diagnosis, drug resistance, uninterrupted treatment and a patient pathway that does not break between institutions.
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World Rabies Day: what to do after a bite and why waiting is dangerous
The world marks World Rabies Day on 28 September. WHO says any bite or scratch should be washed with soap and water for at least 15 minutes, followed by immediate medical care. Waiting for symptoms is dangerous because prevention works before they appear.
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UN puts pandemic preparedness back on the agenda: what countries agreed
At a UN General Assembly high-level meeting, countries renewed commitments to prevent and prepare for pandemics. The agenda centers on sustained financing, early detection, resilient health systems, and equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics, and treatment. The next major step is expected at the World Health Assembly in May 2027.