Asia
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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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Fragile progress against drug-resistance
Progress in tackling drug-resistant organisms is “fragile,” senior scientists warn today. Read more
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Typhoid vaccine passes trial
A new vaccine could prevent more than half of typhoid infections, researchers report today. 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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Sleep quality link to heart risk
People who do not get enough restful sleep may be at a raised risk of ischaemic heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests. 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
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Infant vaccination rates too low – WHO
About 10% of infants worldwide still have no contact with vaccination programmes, according to a new global analysis. Read more
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Project to test smartphone diabetes screening
Doctors in Scotland and India are to work together on a major project to improve diabetes care, including the use of smartphones for screening, it has been announced. Read more
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Vaccine to combat RSV ‘within seven years’
A vaccine to prevent respiratory syncytial virus infection could be available within seven years – but is needed sooner, according to new analysis. Read more