The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Egypt has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a historic public health milestone for the country and WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region (WHO EMR). It is the seventh country in WHO EMR to achieve this milestone. The validation of Egypt’s achievement brings the total number […]
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers, claiming over 1.2 million lives and affecting an estimated 10.7 million people last year, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025released today. Despite measurable progress in diagnosis, treatment and innovation, persistent challenges in funding and equitable access to care threaten to reverse hard-won gains […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first global guidelines for the management of diabetes during pregnancy, a condition affecting about one in six pregnancies – or 21 million women annually. The new recommendations provide a critical roadmap to tackle this growing health challenge and prevent serious complications for both women and their children. Diabetes […]
Climate change is already driving a global health emergency, with over 540 000 people dying from extreme heat each year and 1 in 12 hospitals worldwide at risk of climate-related shutdowns, warns a new special report, released today jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of Brazil (COP30 Presidency) and the Brazilian Ministry […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) is marking its first official observance of World Prematurity Day with the launch of a new global clinical practice guide for Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) – a simple, proven and life-saving intervention that significantly improves survival for preterm and low birth weight babies. Each year, an estimated 15 million babies […]
Today marks the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day – mandated by the World Health Assembly – a historic milestone in global efforts to end a preventable cancer. This day of action builds on powerful momentum, with countries and partners uniting to launch ambitious vaccination campaigns, expand screening and treatment services, and accelerate progress toward […]
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. When will leaders actto slow gun violence? Re: “Gunfire at party leaves 4 dead” (Page A1, Dec. 1). Over what should have been a weekend of gratitude and family gatherings, our communities were confronted once again with devastating headlines of […]
A 1,492-square-foot house built in 1952 has changed hands. The unit in the 1100 block of Olive Avenue in Fremont was sold on Oct. 1, 2025 for $1,700,000 which represents a price per square foot of $1,139. The layout of this home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property occupies a sizable 0.4-acre lot. […]
The spacious unit in the 4700 block of Malayan Street in San Ramon was sold on Oct. 17, 2025 for $1,635,000, or $660 per square foot. The house, built in 2010, has an interior space of 2,478 square feet. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property is […]
MrBeast’s massive online reach is becoming a driving force in reshaping modern philanthropy. Photo by John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images The Rockefeller Foundation, one of America’s oldest philanthropic institutions, and Jimmy Donaldson, a 27-year-old creator known as “MrBeast,” are joining forces in an unusual partnership that draws on traditional philanthropy and massive social media reach. […]
