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- 1Hospitals in Ethiopia see surge in war-wounded as fighting resumes▼Ethiopia: Hospitals see surge in war-wounded patients as fighting resumes
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders reports that hospitals in Ethiopia are receiving a surge of war-wounded patients as fighting resumes in the country. The organisation raised the alarm about the strain on health facilities treating casualties of the renewed conflict.
- 2Three Egyptian Officials Convicted of Kidnapping Slain Italian Student●3 Egyptian Officials Convicted of Kidnapping Slain Italian Student https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/world/europe/italy
An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian security officials in absentia of kidnapping Giulio Regeni, the Cambridge doctoral student tortured and killed in Egypt in 2016. The verdict is the first judicial outcome in a case that strained relations between Italy and Egypt for years and has drawn attention from human rights groups and Italian media.
- 3Six babies born with measles in Pennsylvania, doctors say●Doctors in Pennsylvania estimate at least six babies have been born with measles
Doctors in Pennsylvania report that at least six infants have been born with measles, an unusually high number that points to gaps in adult immunity. Babies cannot receive the measles vaccine until around 12 months of age, leaving newborns reliant on herd immunity and maternal antibodies. Health officials are expected to urge adults, especially those planning families, to check their vaccination status as the outbreak draws national concern.
- 4Documentary on Gaza draws rare theatrical success●« … the film is on a successful theatrical run, a rare feat for a documentary on this subject matter… » 🔗 · https://w
A documentary connected to an American doctor's account of the war in Gaza is drawing audiences in cinemas, an uncommon commercial achievement for a film on this subject. Posters sharing the news tag it with calls for a ceasefire and support for Palestine, and the film's strong box office run is being celebrated as evidence that the story is reaching a wide public.
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Doctors Without Borders reports that escalating violence in Somalia is preventing people from reaching health care. Armed conflict and insecurity are disrupting medical services, leaving civilians with limited access to treatment at a time when needs are growing. The organisation is calling attention to the worsening humanitarian situation.
- 6Doctors Prescribe Museum Visits for Mental Health●Why Museums Matter for Mental Health and Well-Being. Doctors are prescribing gallery visits. Care homes are receiving mu
Museums are being woven into formal health care, with doctors prescribing gallery visits, care homes receiving museum collections, and people living with dementia taking part in mobile museum sessions built around Eurovision classics. The approach reflects growing evidence that cultural engagement can ease loneliness, support memory and improve well-being, turning museums into tools for public health rather than just places to view art.
- 7Vietnamese military doctors return home from South Sudan mission●Military doctors return from South Sudan
Vietnamese military doctors have returned home after completing a medical peacekeeping deployment in South Sudan. The homecoming is being warmly received online, with tens of thousands of people engaging with news of the doctors' return and praising their service abroad as part of Vietnam's contribution to United Nations peacekeeping efforts.
- 8OpenEvidence partners with Anthropic and Penn Medicine to expand AI in Africa and Asia▼OpenEvidence partners with Anthropic, Penn Medicine to expand physician access to AI across Africa and Asia
Medical AI company OpenEvidence announced a partnership with Anthropic and Penn Medicine to expand physician access to its AI tools across Africa and Asia. The collaboration aims to bring clinical decision-support technology to doctors in regions where access to advanced medical resources is limited. The announcement, reported by Fierce Healthcare, highlights growing efforts to deploy AI in global health, though details on funding and rollout timelines have not been disclosed.
- 9Missouri's lack of maternal mental health screening under scrutiny▼Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
A report from The Beacon news outlet highlights that Missouri does not require doctors to screen pregnant patients for mental health conditions, even as new mothers continue to die in the state. The story links gaps in perinatal mental health screening to maternal deaths, renewing debate over whether Missouri should mandate such screenings for expectant and new mothers.
- 10Federal judge blocks four-year limit on international student visas▼Federal judge blocks ruling limiting F-1 visa international students to 4 years
A federal judge has blocked a government rule that would have limited F-1 student visas to four years, a change that would have forced many international students to leave the United States before finishing longer degree programmes, including doctoral studies. The ruling preserves the existing system, which allows students to remain for the duration of their studies. Universities and international students had opposed the limit, warning it would deter enrollment and disrupt research.
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A new report highlights that patients increasingly search the internet for health information before contacting doctors or medical services. Commentators say the trend reflects growing reliance on online symptom checkers and health websites, raising questions about the accuracy of self-diagnosis and whether it delays or encourages people to seek professional care.
- 12Common Blood Pressure Drug Chlorthalidone Recalled Over Dissolution Testing●fda chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall
A recall of chlorthalidone, a widely prescribed blood pressure medication, is drawing attention after reports linked it to FDA dissolution testing failures. Dissolution testing checks whether a pill dissolves properly in the body, so failing tablets may not deliver the intended dose. Patients are advised not to stop taking their medication suddenly and to consult a pharmacist or doctor about alternatives.
- 13ER doctor reflects on surviving Grand Blanc Township church shooting a year later●ER doctor recounts surviving Grand Blanc Township church shooting one year later
An emergency room doctor is sharing her account of surviving the Grand Blanc Township church shooting in Michigan, one year after the attack. The retrospective interview covers what she experienced during the shooting and how the year since has unfolded for her and the affected community.