New Study Finds Sleep-Wake Perception Intact in Many Insomnia Patients, Supporting Behavioral Therapy Over Medication

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New research led by Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), the University of Geneva (UNIGE), and the Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste Bern (UPD) at the University of Bern (UNIBE) suggests that sleep-wake perception and regulatory systems remain largely intact in people with insomnia disorder. The findings, published in Scientific Reportsunder the title “Preserved perception of sleep–wake states in…

Africa Launches a New Era in Healthcare with the Opening of African Medical Centre of Excellence

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Africa took a monumental leap toward healthcare sovereignty today with the official opening of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, Nigeria. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London, the US$300 million tertiary care facility is the largest specialised private hospital in West Africa. It signals…

Liver Disease on the Rise — Experts Call for Urgent Action, Earlier Diagnosis, and Inclusive Care

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The global medical community is sounding the alarm over a silent epidemic: chronic liver disease. During the first meeting of the Global Think-Tank on Steatotic Liver Disease, held in Barcelona on 5–6 June, more than 100 international experts warned that millions worldwide—particularly those with obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic risks—are going undiagnosed and untreated until…

Bill Gates to Direct Majority of $200 Billion Pledge Toward Africa’s Future

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 Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation,  announced that the majority of his $200 billion personal pledge over the next 20 years will be directed toward Africa, with a focus on innovation, health, and partnerships with governments that prioritize the wellbeing of their citizens. Speaking at the African Union’s Nelson Mandela Hall, Gates addressed more…

Global Disruptions Stall Global Tobacco Treaty Progress, Report Warns

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A new report, endorsed by 57 civil society organizations worldwide, warns that global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and political conflict have significantly compromised the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). These challenges have contributed to an estimated 95 million additional tobacco users who would have otherwise quit…

Global Leaders Push for Urgent Investment in Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health

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Global health leaders gathered in Geneva last week for the 78th World Health Assembly, with a strong call to prioritize women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health (WCAH) amid growing resource constraints. Amid discussions on streamlining aid and maximizing impact, a unifying message emerged: WCAH must move higher on regional political agendas to address glaring inequalities. At…

A Decade of Progress, a Future of Urgency: Pushing for Equitable Surgical Care at the WHA

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At a pivotal side event during the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, non-governmental organizations Mercy Ships and Operation Smile marked ten years of leadership in advancing equitable surgical care. The gathering brought together health ministers, global leaders, and experts to celebrate progress—and confront the urgent gaps that remain in delivering safe, affordable surgical…