Africa
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TB progress stalling – WHO
Progress against TB in most countries is “stalling” and is not fast enough, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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New drive for zero measles deaths as UK pumps cash into vaccines
The number of people dying from measles worldwide last year was less than 100,000 for the first time, it was announced last night. Read more
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New malaria targets found
Several new malaria vaccine targets have been identified by a UK research team, British researchers have announced. Read more
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Malaria progress “stalling” – analysis
Progress against malaria in large parts of Africa has stalled despite recent progress, according to a major study published last night. Read more
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Fragile progress against drug-resistance
Progress in tackling drug-resistant organisms is “fragile,” senior scientists warn today. Read more
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WHO calls for integrated care for older people
The World Health Organisation has called for a co-ordinated and integrated approach in providing care for older people. Read more
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Abortion safety a global problem
Nearly half of all the abortions performed worldwide are unsafe, researchers warn today. Read more
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Gene test may be needed for diabetes type 2
Genetic screening may be needed to identify people at raised risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers reported last night. Read more
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COPD’s worldwide toll
More than three million people die worldwide from chronic respiratory diseases every year, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Warning on growing HIV drug resistance
Progress in HIV treatment is under threat from growing rates of drug resistance, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more