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Effective January 2025, the UAE mandates genetic testing for Emiratis in premarital screenings, aiming to reduce hereditary disease risks, aided by the Emirati Genome Programme.

WHO has identified 17 pathogens as top priorities for vaccine R&D to tackle major health threats, highlighting HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, aiming to save millions of lives globally.

EU health officials call for improved flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among elderly across Member States, citing suboptimal uptake in many countries amid rising seasonal risks.

Greece has imposed a 10-day ban on livestock movement after detecting 104 cases of pox in sheep and goats. The Agriculture Ministry confirmed that the virus does not affect humans.

The WHO has warned of rising pandemic threats in a report highlighting recent disease outbreaks, including Marburg virus, Mpox, and avian influenza, and urges stronger global preparedness.

WHO warns of “collective amnesia” regarding COVID-19 and urges action to protect vulnerable groups from ongoing threats posed by respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Ma’an have raised over AED15 million to support healthcare research and innovation, advancing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for healthcare innovation.

MENA Newswire News Desk: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy, a new medication for the treatment of schizophrenia, marking the…

Experts warn of alcohol’s toxic impact on the body, linking it to over 5% of global cancer cases, while urging the public to limit consumption to reduce cancer risk.

Federal inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) uncovered significant violations at a Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, linked to a listeria…