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Infectious Disease Physician-Scientist Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Newswise — INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana University School of Medicine’s Chandy C. John, MD, MS, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine. The group announced its new class of members during its annual meeting on Oct. 20. Election...
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Leon Guerrero joins 15 US governors in public health alliance aimed at bolstering response to emergent health threats
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The Guam Daily Post
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Guam will be receiving additional support to bolster public health coordination, emergency preparedness, and vaccine access against regional vulnerability to communicable diseases as Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero is joining 15 U.S. governors to launch...
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National Dental Hygiene Month puts the focus on the dental hygiene program at VSU
Vermont Business Magazine October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Vermont State University (VTSU), home to the state’s only accredited dental hygiene program, is recognizing the public health impact of its hundreds of program graduates, as well...
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ET HealthWorld Honours 33 Holdings & Naseem Healthcare for Global Drive in Healthcare Innovation
The recent recognition by the Economic Times HealthWorld and ETL Middle East marks a defining milestone for 33 Holdings and its healthcare brand, Naseem Healthcare, as they continue to shape the global healthcare landscape. Naseem Healthcare has...
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Orthodontics fast becoming mainstream healthcare service in Southeast Asia
PETALING JAYA: Once seen as a teenage rite of passage, orthodontic treatment is fast becoming a lifestyle and career investment for adults across Southeast Asia. With clear aligners leading the charge, the region’s orthodontics market is moving...
Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and the world’s leading infectious cause of...
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Occupational therapy association aims to expand services in local healthcare
Features Newsday 33 Minutes Ago A medical assistant helps a patient with exercises. Photo courtesy freepik - Bavina Sookdeo World Occupational Therapy Day, observed on October 27, will be celebrated under the theme – occupational therapy in...
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‘Great first step’ – advocates react to new national endometriosis framework
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Irish Independent
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Plans include the introduction of more training, more surgeries, a new payment scheme for surgeries abroad to tackle the painful condition The plan, which was published on Saturday, includes a new scheme to fund patients travelling abroad for care...
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International News Briefs for Monday, October 20, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, October 20, 2025. No Kings: An Estimated 7 Million People Participate in Nationwide Anti-Trump Rallies Oct 20, 2025 An estimated 7 million...
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Away From The Buzz: How Moglix Built A $700 Mn Global B2B Marketplace
India’s ecommerce narrative has been dominated by consumer marketplaces and D2C brands. From record-breaking festive sales and the rise of new-age brands to the explosive growth of quick commerce — consumer-facing platforms have captured most of...
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Obesity rates in Dudley children above national average
A report for Dudley Council’s Social Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, which is set to meet on Wednesday (October 22), reveals the latest data on obesity in Reception-age and Year Six youngsters. The information was gathered by the National...
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Global health is in retreat. It’s not all about Trump.
The Trump administration’s distrust of the U.N. and its World Health Organization is more pronounced than other nations’, but many of them, particularly in Europe, have pulled back funding to focus on defense, as Trump has demanded. Solidarity is...
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HCM City strengthens global outlook to boost internal capacity
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Vietnam News Agency
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HCM CITY — Building on a strong foundation of international cooperation established during the 2020-25 term, HCM City is entering a new phase of comprehensive diplomacy, aiming to become one of Asia’s leading centres for economy, finance, and...
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Pitt’s “Forging the Future: The Intersection of Health, AI and Tech” global summit kicks off
Pitt kicked off its 2025 Global Innovation Summit on Monday, Oct. 20, with leaders from education, business, science and technology sectors. The summit, “Forging the Future: The Intersection of Health, AI and Tech,” will run for two days until...
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National Dental Hygiene Month puts focus on the Dental Hygiene Program at VSU
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Bennington Banner - Vermont
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WILLISTON – October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Vermont State University (VTSU), home to the state’s only accredited dental hygiene program, is recognizing the public health impact of its hundreds of program graduates, as well as its faculty...
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UCF Fulbright Awardees Bring Their Passions to a Global Scale
Each year, the Fulbright Program offers opportunities for American students to conduct research, teach English or pursue graduate study abroad. One of the most prestigious international exchange programs in the world, the Fulbright mission is...
Owner: State University System of Florida
Broome County Celebrates Lead Safety Leaders During International Lead Poisoning Prevention Prevention Week
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FOX 40 - New York
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The Broome County Health Department (BCHD) hosted a press conference Monday afternoon to mark International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, recognizing local healthcare providers and contractors for their outstanding efforts in protecting children...
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Experts make breakthrough discovery after observing concerning trend in rapidly spreading disease: 'Critical for ... public health interventions'
Determining how certain diseases are spread is an invaluable step in the process of controlling outbreaks. by Matthew SwigonskiOctober 20, 2025 For decades, scientists have questioned mosquitoes' ability to transmit Lyme disease. A recent study...
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Public Hearing for Amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR)
The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing on 23 October 2025 for its inquiry into the Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005). This inquiry lapsed on 28 March 2025, with the prorogation of Parliament,...
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Global Youth Powerhouse Summit 2025 Convenes for the 2nd Year, Igniting Youth Innovation and Global Leadership
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2025 – The second annual Global Youth Powerhouse Summit2025, organized by the Hong Kong Youth Professional Global Advocacy, officially took place today. The Summit has convened over 200 young...
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