Health Care

Public health experts are warning cosmetic treatment seekers after 38 botulism cases were reported in the UK, linked to unlicensed botulinum-like injections. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) stated on Friday that cases first emerged in northeast England, later spreading to the East of England and East Midlands. All cases were reported between June 4 and July 14, 2025.

The second Africa PEN-Plus International Conference took place in Abuja, Nigeria, from July 8 to 10, 2025. Health leaders, policymakers, and partners from across Africa reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the implementation of the PEN-Plus strategy to address the growing burden of severe non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as type 1 diabetes, sickle cell disease, and rheumatic heart disease.

The global medical tourism market reached $130 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow 12% annually over the next decade, according to the World Tourism Organization. This emerging model, blending travel, medical care, and wellness, has gained popularity for meeting dual demands for health and travel experiences.

Switzerland boasts a thriving medical and wellness industry, offering world-class “one-stop” integrated medical and wellness services centered on climate-based health. Its pleasant climate and fresh air have enabled a seamless “Internet + Health + Tourism” ecosystem, delivering convenient and personalized climate-related wellness experiences to global clients.

Switzerland has claimed the top spot in the latest European Health Consumer Index, solidifying its reputation as a leader in healthcare excellence across the continent.

In a recent move that has stirred significant discussion, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, has initiated a major round of layoffs within the department. Kennedy, in a video posted on social media, criticized HHS as a malfunctioning and overblown bureaucratic entity, justifying the layoffs.

Celyn Harding-Jones, a Montreal resident, has been living with a rare brain tumor for two decades and has been compelled to look for treatment options outside of Canada. "I had to go abroad to save my life," she wrote in an email to CTV. "I couldn't find a neurosurgeon in Canada with experience treating this type of tumor or one who was willing to perform the surgery."

Measles is an acute rash-causing respiratory infection caused by the measles virus. It spreads primarily through respiratory droplets and eye conjunctiva contact, making it one of the most contagious diseases. Typical symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, tearing, photophobia, and maculopapular rashes. A small number of patients may develop complications such as pneumonia, laryngitis, otitis media, myocarditis, or encephalitis, with severe cases potentially leading to death.

On June 30, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced the dismantling of the largest healthcare fraud case in U.S. history, with revised to $14.6 billion. The investigation covered all 50 federal districts, indicting 324 individuals—including 96 medical practitioners—and seizing $245 million in assets.

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the provincial government announced 77 new and enhanced permanent full-time healthcare positions for 30 rural and remote communities on Wednesday. The roles aim to strengthen local medical services.

Sierra Leone’s health officials have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to combat drug theft, which poses a severe threat to the country’s free healthcare program. The move aims to root out corruption and ensure critical medicines reach those in need.

Leading medical and technology experts have called on African countries to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in healthcare. The appeal was made at the latest virtual forum of the "Tech Landscape Series," hosted on Wednesday by Akohamen Emmanuel Agenmonmen, CEO of SurfSpot Communications Ltd.

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the UPMC Mercy Eye & Vision Rehabilitation Hospital spans 38,090 square meters. It integrates architectural design, engineering, interior design, landscape design, structural engineering, and sustainable design, earning it the 2023 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Healthier Places Award.

The University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, relocated its Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to downtown Buffalo, bringing one of America’s oldest medical schools back to its founding roots. Merged with the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, it now forms a leading academic medical and research hub.

Toronto’s Humber River Hospital, North America’s first fully digital hospital, spans 167,225 square meters. It leverages advanced digital technology to enhance patient care and overall hospital experience, earning LEED Gold certification as one of North America’s most energy-efficient hospitals.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s new Surgical, Radiological, and Laboratory Medicine (SRLM) Building, located in Bethesda, Maryland, spans 58,530 square meters. As part of the world’s largest biomedical research institution—dedicated to studying disease causes, diagnostics, prevention, and treatments—the facility advances NIH’s mission by creating an inspiring space for scientists, doctors, and patients to collaborate, heal, and innovate.