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Indonesia’s free meals scheme falls 15% behind for lack of kitchens

By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia sees its ambitious programme of free school meals reaching just 72 million recipients by year-end, against an initial target of 83 million, the head of the national nutrition agency said on Thursday, as it scrambles to add kitchens. ...
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The tiny African nation of Lesotho had victories in its HIV fight. Then, the US aid cuts came

HA LEJONE, Lesotho (AP) — In the snow-topped mountains of Lesotho, mothers carrying babies on their backs walk for hours to the nearest health clinic, only to find HIV testing isn’t available. Centers catering to the most vulnerable are shutting their doors. Health workers ...
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US aid cuts deal a massive blow for the small African nation of Lesotho: Takeaways from AP’s report

HA LEJONE, Lesotho (AP) — In the wake of massive U.S. cuts to foreign aid, the small country of Lesotho, in southern Africa faces deep uncertainty and worry over its HIV-positive residents. Lesotho long had the world’s second-highest HIV infection rate. Over years, with ...
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Fear and worry in Lesotho: Photos show those affected as US aid cuts affect care for HIV patients

MAPUTSOE, Lesotho (AP) — For the 2.3 million residents of Lesotho, the announcement of massive cuts to the U.S. aid that sustained much of the small African nation’s health care system came as a shock. The country long had one of the world’s highest ...
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Novartis’ Fabhalta slows progression of rare kidney disease in trial

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Novartis said on Thursday its Fabhalta drug was shown to meaningfully slow the progression of a rare type of kidney disease under final results of a late-stage trial. The Swiss drugmaker said the Phase III trial data on treating the condition known as ...
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Germany’s Merck tweaks mid-term healthcare unit guidance

(Reuters) -German pharmaceuticals and technology company Merck KGaA slightly improved its mid-term guidance for its healthcare business ahead of its capital markets day on Thursday. Merck now expects mid-term annual organic sales growth in the low- to mid single-digit percentage range for its healthcare business, ...
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In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay’s senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives. It makes Uruguay the first country in predominantly Catholic ...
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Costa Rica’s president limits abortion to life-threatening cases

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves further restricted access to abortion Wednesday, limiting it to situations when the mother’s life is in danger. The country’s previous regulations also allowed abortions if a pregnancy posed a threat to the mother’s health. ...
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Obesity remains high in the US., but more states are showing progress, a new report finds

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more dropped, an encouraging sign that America’s epidemic of excess weight might be improving. But cuts to federal staff and programs that address chronic ...
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Adtalem, Google Cloud to launch AI credential program for healthcare professionals

(Reuters) -Adtalem Global Education said on Wednesday it will partner with Alphabet’s Google Cloud to launch an artificial intelligence credential program aimed at students and healthcare professionals to use AI tools in clinical practice. The program, set to debut in 2026, will provide students and ...
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Cosette’s attempt to drop $438 million Mayne Pharma deal denied by court

(Reuters) -An Australian court has moved to prevent U.S. drugmaker Cosette Pharmaceuticals from abandoning its A$672 million ($437.6 million) acquisition of Mayne Pharma, the ASX-listed company said on Thursday. Cosette has been trying to terminate its offer, after saying in May that it was reviewing ...
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J&J faces first UK lawsuits alleging its baby powder caused cancer

LONDON (Reuters) -Johnson & Johnson is facing the first lawsuits in Britain over allegations that its talc products cause cancer, as it fights tens of thousands of similar claims in the United States. The lawsuit was filed at the English High Court on Tuesday against ...
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