Health ministry to roll out early detection plan nationwide as Iranian scientists develop cutting-edge cancer therapies TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s Ministry of Health has announced the launch of a comprehensive cancer screening program targeting breast, cervical, and colon cancers, three of the most common yet preventable forms of the disease...
UNICEF and WHO deliver over 250 metric tons of medical aid to support thousands of clinics across all 34 provinces KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — UNICEF has delivered more than 100 metric tons of essential medicine to Afghanistan, marking a significant infusion of medical support for over 2,400 health centers nationwide. The shipment, which arriv...
Two young patients expelled from Delhi hospital amid visa cancellations receive critical care at top military facility in Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Two Pakistani children with life-threatening heart conditions have undergone successful surgeries in Rawalpindi, a military garrison city near the capital Islamabad, weeks after being d...
New regional center will focus on pediatric oncology, with Kazakhstan offering advanced diagnostics and therapy for Central Asia ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to establish a regional academic hub focused on diagnosing and treating childhood cancers, aiming to strengthen cross-border cooperation in healthcare...
Tajikistan teams up with Russia’s Rosatom to build its first nuclear medicine center amid rising cancer cases and diagnostic gaps DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan is set to establish its first nuclear medicine center under an agreement with Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, aimed at enhancing cancer diagnosis and treatment i...
Elderly self-help groups from across Kyrgyzstan gather in Bishkek to share crafts, health knowledge, and cultural traditions BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — A public fair promoting healthy aging and social inclusion is taking place in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where senior citizens from across the country are showcasing their crafts and...
Expert stresses need for raising tobacco taxes, banning advertisement, enforcing public smoking bans strictly JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia has one of the highest smoking rates in the world which is still going up, said Xiaochen Dai, lead research scientist at Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. He quoted a recent st...
Taliban-led government and global health partners begin four-day vaccination drive amid continued effort to eradicate polio KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The Taliban-led Afghan government has launched a four-day nationwide polio vaccination campaign aimed at reaching nearly 12 million children under the age of five, in collaboration with interna...
King Faisal Specialist Hospital leads digital innovation as Kingdom integrates AI in medicine, fitness, and education RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance public health, as part of its broader Vision 2030 goals to improve quality of life through medical innovation, f...
Sahatna AI and predictive risk models among key innovations highlighted during Global Health Week ABU DHABI, UAE (MNTV) — Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are reshaping the healthcare landscape in Abu Dhabi, with authorities emphasizing patient empowerment, improved accessibility, and proactive care strategies to extend healthy...
