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ESC Unveils New Heart Guidelines

The European Society of Cardiology has released three major guideline updates covering cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular disease linked to chronic kidney disease, and heart failure. The new recommendations broaden the role of rehabilitation and call for closer monitoring of kidney health among people with cardiovascular disease.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

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Stopping the Next Pandemic

CEPI's 100 Days Mission aims to develop a safe vaccine within 100 days of identifying a new threat, a goal that would have drastically shortened the COVID-19 response.

Ahmet BalakanAugust 23, 2026

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Malaysia Expands Medical Tourism

Malaysia is expanding its medical tourism presence in Central Asia by welcoming healthcare professionals from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for a week-long familiarisation programme designed to strengthen professional partnerships, referral opportunities and international healthcare cooperation.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 1, 2026

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Early Heart Monitoring Improves Diagnosis

A new clinical trial suggests that starting heart rhythm monitoring earlier in the emergency department can significantly improve the diagnosis of unexplained fainting. The findings could change how hospitals investigate patients whose fainting episodes have no immediate identifiable cause.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

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New Tool Predicts Heart Failure Treatment

A new clinical prediction tool developed from data involving more than 38,000 heart failure patients could help doctors identify which treatments are most likely to benefit individual patients while reducing the risk of complications.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

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Heart Attack Definition Changes

Global cardiovascular organizations have introduced a new universal definition of heart attack, changing how myocardial infarctions are classified and diagnosed. The updated framework introduces sex-specific troponin thresholds and gives greater recognition to forms of heart attack that disproportionately affect women.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

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Ebola Outbreak Expands in Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing the largest Ebola disease outbreak ever recorded in the country, with more than 5,700 confirmed cases and nearly 2,800 deaths reported by August 26. The outbreak has expanded to 60 health zones across six provinces, while vaccination of healthcare workers has begun.

Ipek TuncerAugust 29, 2026

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Statins Cut Heart Risk in Older Adults

A major Australian clinical trial has found that daily statin treatment reduced the risk of a first major cardiovascular event by 30% among otherwise healthy adults over 70. The findings could influence future guidelines on preventive cardiovascular care for older people.

Ipek TuncerAugust 29, 2026

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Personalized Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise

A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck has achieved positive Phase 3 results in patients with high-risk melanoma. The treatment significantly improved recurrence-free and distant metastasis-free survival when combined with pembrolizumab, marking a major milestone for personalized cancer therapy

Ipek TuncerAugust 29, 2026

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Health Goes High-Tech

The Global Digital Health Certification Network now spans 82 countries, giving around 2 billion people access to digital health records.

Ahmet BalakanAugust 23, 2026

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WHO Steps Up Africa Response

With nearly 5,000 cases and over 2,300 deaths in the DRC, the WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Ahmet BalakanAugust 23, 2026

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The Next Health Threat

WHO has drawn up research roadmaps for 10 viral families and a group of bacteria to develop diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines before the next pandemic emerges.

Ahmet BalakanAugust 23, 2026

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Avrupa Çocuk Opens a New Chapter in Türkiye–Uzbekistan Social Cooperation

The proposed 'Türkiye Model' envisions a full rehabilitation pathway—from diagnosis to therapy—aimed at integrating children with special needs into social life.

Zulya AtabayevaAugust 11, 2026

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A New Bridge in Türkiye–Uzbekistan Relations: Avrupa Çocuk / Salih SUNELCAN

A delegation led by Salih Sunelcan, Chairman of the Board of Avrupa Çocuk Rehabilitation Centers, visited rehabilitation centers in Uzbekistan to strengthen cooperation in special education and rehabilitation services for children with disabilities. The initiative focuses on professional capacity building, early intervention, digital child monitoring, family education, and the exchange of best practices to enhance the quality of rehabilitation services for children with disabilities.

Zulya AtabayevaAugust 8, 2026

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Hospitals Are Designed For Patients. Why The Patient Is Never In The Room?

Novacare Hospitals tested the future patient experience before construction was complete by simulating real patient journeys. The workshop identified 12 technologies, mapped 15 touchpoints, and designed seamless, patient-centered care pathways driven by empathy, collaboration, and innovation.

Zahid AliAugust 5, 2026

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The Invisible Crisis in Post-Soviet Health Ministries: Institutional Fragmentation

Although leadership vision is strong in post-Soviet health ministries, communication breakdowns between institutions and departments, unrecorded meetings, informal correspondence channels, and weak accountability slow down projects. The article proposes solutions like digital document management and coordination councils.

İsmail PolatJune 30, 2026

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WHO urges European governments to classify heatwave as a health crisis

WHO chief in Europe called for measures to better handle the extreme temperatures.

EUReflect NewsJune 29, 2026

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New Drug Could Prevent “Ozempic Butt”

A new experimental drug, apitegromab, may help people using weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro preserve muscle mass while continuing to lose fat. Early clinical trial results are promising, but larger studies are needed before widespread use.

Zulya AtabayevaJune 13, 2026

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Health Systems Key to Ending Cervical Cancer

Countries and global health partners called for stronger health systems and greater accountability to accelerate cervical cancer elimination. Leaders emphasized HPV vaccination, screening, treatment access and primary health care integration to achieve global 2030 targets.

Zulya AtabayevaJune 13, 2026

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Global Study Begins After Hantavirus Outbreak

Twenty-one countries have launched the NAVIS research initiative following the Andes virus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. The project aims to study transmission, immune responses, and disease severity while improving global preparedness for future outbreaks.

Zulya AtabayevaJune 13, 2026

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The Man Who Challenged Glioblastoma

Professor Richard Scolyer, a world-renowned Australian cancer researcher, died at 59 after battling glioblastoma. Rather than accept a terminal prognosis, he became the first patient to undergo an experimental treatment based on his own immunotherapy research, leaving a lasting legacy in cancer medicine.

Zulya AtabayevaJune 7, 2026

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Rehabilitation as a Tool for Social Development in Uzbekistan: The Avrupa Çocuk R. C. and the Türkiye Model

The Avrupa Çocuk Rehabilitation Centers model developed in Türkiye is being transferred to Uzbekistan as an integrated system aimed at improving education, healthcare, and social inclusion for children with special needs. It represents a strategic approach to strengthening human capital and social development.

Zhansaya NurlanovnaMay 18, 2026

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Green Vitamin: The Rising Wellness Brand from Aktobe

Green Vitamin, a wheatgrass brand founded in Aktobe, has expanded into the markets of Russia, the UAE, and Belarus. With its rich vitamin, calcium, and natural energy content, the brand continues attracting attention in the global wellness industry.

Alvara MerrickMay 14, 2026

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Unexpected Opening from Burkina Faso to the United States: Health Diplomacy

America First Global Health Strategy: Burkina Faso signs a deal with the trump administration while the rest of AES remain silent. The return of US in theSahel?

Faudel TaouliMarch 11, 2026

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