War of words over EU’s possible health plans
By Martin Banks The EU has strongly hit back at claims that efforts to tackle cancer in Europe is “in jeopardy” due to possible budget cuts.
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October 11, 2026 Connect to Protect 2026: An International Message from Athens on Protecting Children from Violence
35 countries, more than 360 participants and over 100 speakers at the 1st International Conference on Child Protection and Violence Prevention, organized by IASIS Civil Non-Profit Company on October 5–6 in Athens. The focus was on the need for coordinated action, giving children themselves a voice, and addressing the new threats of the digital age. […]
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September 25, 2026 The Most Important Part of Maternal Health AI Is the Midwife Using It
Dr Rachel Zaslow It is late morning in a field outside Atiak, northern Uganda, and Achen’s head is pounding. She is seven months pregnant and has been working since daybreak. She totals up the cost of visiting a clinic: a day’s work lost, transport she cannot afford and children left unsupervised. On almost any other […]
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September 3, 2026 New report warns: Psychosocial risks at work “constitute a major problem”
By Martin Banks A new study claims to show the scale of psychosocial risks, stress and mental health of those in work.
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June 3, 2026 Mobile liver testing rolls into Brussels
By Martin Banks Are you concerned about the possible state of your liver? Or, maybe you might just like a check up on this vital bodily organ?
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May 11, 2026 Greek passenger from hantavirus-hit cruise ship quarantined in Athens
A Greek passenger evacuated from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak has been placed in quarantine at Attikon General University Hospital in Athens. The passenger, whose identity has not been disclosed, has shown no symptoms of the disease, according to officials.
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April 18, 2026 New approaches to tackling cervical cancer
By Martin Banks More than 27,000 women in Europe die from cervical cancer each year.
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December 17, 2025 How healthy is ginger?
Ginger adds a zesty kick to weeknight curries and holiday cookies. It’s also a botanical remedy with a range of health benefits.
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December 10, 2025 Experts voice concern over rising cases of Listeria
By Martin Banks A new report says that changing diets and an ageing population may be contributing to a rise in serious Listeria infections across Europe.
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December 9, 2025 Europeans are burned out. What would it take to boost mental health at work?
Companies are investing more than ever in well-being – but the mental health of employees only seems to be getting worse.
