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Three More Countries Certified Malaria-Free in 2025
Georgia, Suriname, and Timor-Leste achieved malaria-free status, while 7 African countries introduced vaccines reaching over 10 million children annually. New tools like dual-ingredient nets and vaccines prevented 170 million cases and 1 million deaths in 2024.
Measles Cases Surge Globally Despite Vaccination Successes
Immunization efforts reduced measles deaths by 88% since 2000, saving 59 million lives, but 2024 saw 11 million infections, up nearly 800,000 from 2019. At least 95% two-dose coverage is needed to halt transmission.
HIV Funding Cuts Threaten Millions of New Infections
2025 cuts disrupted maternal care, vaccination, and HIV services, potentially causing 4-10 million new infections and 3 million deaths by 2030. WHO approved twice-yearly lenacapavir for treatment and prevention.
Cholera Outbreaks Affect Over Half a Million in 32 Countries
More than 500,000 infections and 7,000 deaths reported in 2025 due to climate change, conflict, and poor sanitation. WHO provided vaccines and supplies via emergency stockpiles.
Global Goal to Vaccinate 86 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer Met Early
The ambitious target was achieved ahead of schedule, boosting hopes for eliminating cervical cancer worldwide, especially in low-income regions.
Novartis' New Malaria Drug Achieves 99% Cure Rate in Trials
A novel treatment outperformed existing therapies and is seeking regulatory approval, marking a breakthrough against the stubborn disease.
Lenacapavir Rollout in Sub-Saharan Africa Prevents HIV Effectively
The twice-yearly injection, approved rapidly by WHO, shows near-complete effectiveness shortly after US approval.
Super Flu H3N2 Variant Sparks Early Hospital Surges in UK
Mutated H3N2 evades prior immunity, causing early December peaks and high bed demand; not deadlier yet but risks more infections and deaths.
CancerVax Advances AI-Engineered Cancer Immunotherapy Platform
2025 milestones include precision nanoparticles targeting cancer cells, Smart mRNA activation only in tumors, and patents for universal immunotherapy.
First Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease Progression by 75%
Phase I/II trials showed historic success in reducing symptoms, offering hope for a true treatment after decades.
AI Accelerates Cancer Care with Immunotherapy Predictions
Deep learning models predict lung cancer responses to immunotherapy; AI also enhances imaging for multiple cancers.
Liquid Biopsy Advances Boost Early Cancer Detection
Multi-cancer early detection tests increased stage 1-3 diagnoses by 10-34% and cut stage 4 by 45% in simulations.