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22 May 2026

Unsafe medical care fuels HIV rise in Pakistan

Pakistan is seeing more HIV infections that experts link to unsafe medical care. A BBC investigation in Taunsa filmed unsafe injection practices, and WHO data show infections have risen sharply, affecting women and children.

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21 Apr 2026

Framework to assess AI in therapy

Researchers at the University of Utah created a framework to show how conversational AI could automate parts of therapy. It defines four automation levels and examines usefulness, risks and responsibility for users and health systems.

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17 Mar 2026

Smart textiles could monitor and protect health

Researchers reviewed studies on MXenes, microscopic metal-based materials that can give fabrics new functions. MXene-based smart textiles can measure vitals, show antimicrobial behaviour and harvest solar energy, but they face limits like oxidation and sustainability.

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16 Jan 2026

India's visa restrictions after Bangladesh upheaval hit Kolkata and medical tourism

After an August 2024 political upheaval in Bangladesh, India sharply limited visas for Bangladeshi citizens, citing security concerns and anti-India sentiment. The fall in visitors has damaged Kolkata businesses and India’s medical tourism from Bangladesh.

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15 Nov 2025

When Basic Needs Fail: How Local Shocks Become Wider Emergencies

From close experience in Turkey, the author shows how shortages in food, health and services turn into medical and social crises. Simple support like school meals, cash and cross‑city cooperation can reduce risks and costs.

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12 Jul 2024

Olfat Berro: improving health access in the Middle East

Olfat Berro grew up in Lebanon and chose a career to improve health services and medicine access in the region. She rose at Roche, launched training programmes and led large public health collaborations in Egypt and elsewhere.

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