Spain leads the world in kidney and lung transplants
In 2025, the country carried out 4,000 kidney transplants and 556 lung transplants and was once again a global benchmark for organ donation from deceased donors.
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Luxembourg donor gives stem cells to two-year-old with leukaemia
Registered as a potential donor for around eight years, a father from Weicherdange was a match for a sick little boy and donated bone marrow.
Angola launches new round of polio vaccination for 9.2 million children
The third round of the national campaign covered children up to the age of five, with door-to-door vaccination and fixed posts, mobilising more than 72,000 people.
Praia City Council staff receive first aid training
Workers from various municipal services in Praia took part in first aid training delivered by INEM technicians and nurses.
Chile becomes first country in South America to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
The World Health Organization has validated the achievement, the result of decades of dog vaccination.
Thailand eliminates rubella as a public health problem
It is the seventh country in South-East Asia to reach this goal, thanks to vaccination.
Simple new test detects womb cancer without painful examinations
In a study of 1,864 women, the test identified more than 80% of cancers and was 98.8% reliable at ruling out the disease.
England approves drug that extends the lives of patients with advanced breast cancer
Having rejected it in 2024, the medicines appraisal body has recommended Enhertu for the public health service.
Reading for pleasure linked to a healthier brain, say Cambridge scientists
The studies brought together link reading to a lower risk of dementia, better mental health and greater empathy.