Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marks ‘World Diabetes Day’ 2025: Transforming Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Preventive Care in Africa and Asia by Providing 925 Scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 Countries
BUJA, Nigeria, November 14, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks ‘World Diabetes Day 2025’ in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies, and Academia, through their Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue…
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs US$47.6 Million Financing Agreement with the Republic of Türkiye to Strengthen Health Services and Mitigate the Effects of Earthquakes
The financing will support the procurement of essential medicines and medical devices for distribution across 12 to 53 provinces, with a particular focus on areas most affected by the disaster ISTANBUL, Türkiye, November 14, 2025/ — The International Islamic Trade…
Recalibrating Through Ritual, Rhythm, and Rest
From Kwayera Archer Welcome, Family and Friends As we enter the 11th month of the year, we find ourselves between seasons. This moment, for many, signals a shift—not only in climate but in consciousness. The heat of midyear activity is…
Trump Admin Expands Visa Denials to Common Illnesses
From Newsmax Adobe Stock The Trump administration has directed U.S. visa officers to consider chronic health conditions such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and mental health disorders when deciding whether to approve a foreigner’s entry into the country. The…
Bluewashed: How the Beauty Industry Sold an Ocean-Friendly Illusion
As consumers flock to “reef-safe” and “ocean-friendly” skincare, beauty brands are selling a vision of ocean purity that is more marketing-driven than science-based.
Caribbean leaders to convene for CTO’s Caribbean Weekend in Miami next month
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization Delegates to support hurricane-affected communities in Jamaica and Haiti MIAMI (November 13, 2025) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will host Caribbean Weekend in Miami 2025, a milestone four-day gathering that brings together tourism ministers, directors,…
Cayman: Diabetes in the Workplace is the Focus of 2025’s World Diabetes Day
Grand Cayman, 14 November 2025 World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated on 14 November every year, as a commemoration of the birth of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin in 1921. The theme for WDD 2025 is diabetes and well-being,…
Human Gene Editing and the CRISPR Revolution
CRISPR-based technology is advancing rapidly, driving international competition. Its promise to transform medicine is colliding with political and social realities, even as applications expand.
Cayman: Mental Health Commission and Poinciana Advisory Council to host community meeting Thu 13 Nov
The Mental Health Commission (MHC) and the Poinciana Mental Health Advisory Council (PMHAC) will hold a public meeting on 13 November, with the Minister for Health, Environment and Sustainability Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks in attendance. The event will give residents an…
PAHO calls for regional action as the Americas lose measles elimination status
Washington, D.C., 10 November 2025 (PAHO) –The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced today that the Region of the Americas has lost its verification as free from endemic measles transmission. The decision follows the conclusion of the PAHO Measles, Rubella,…
