Measles outbreaks, healthcare disparities in Asia, and political concerns in Thailand and the U.S. dominated recent news cycles. While Dr. Mehmet Oz urged Americans to get vaccinated against measles amid outbreaks, Asia grappled with healthcare infrastructure challenges, and political events in Thailand and the U.S. sparked concerns.
Dr. Oz, a leading U.S. health official, emphasized the importance of measles vaccinations as outbreaks spread across several states, according to a Fortune article. He stated, "Take the vaccine, please," defending recent federal vaccine recommendations. Simultaneously, the United States faced the risk of losing its measles elimination status.
Asia continued to face significant healthcare challenges. According to Fortune, the region, home to 60% of the world's population, accounted for only 22% of global healthcare spending. Developing Asian countries often spent just 2-3% of their GDP on health, with public funding sometimes less than $150 per person annually, far below OECD norms. Government procurement bottlenecks further hindered progress, delaying nearly 40% of major health projects. Families often bore the brunt of these costs, making healthcare decisions based on their savings.
In Thailand, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party secured the most seats in the general election, according to Time. Anutin, who had been campaigning, noted the physical toll, saying, "I meet so many people and sometimes maybe they have caught a cold... I hear them coughing and try to hold my breath. But I might not be able to do that 100."
Meanwhile, in the U.S., Haitians expressed concerns about potential actions by former President Donald Trump. A Vox article reported that Trump had falsely accused Haitians in Ohio of eating pets and had previously referred to Haiti with derogatory language. These comments have led to fears within the Haitian community about potential deportation efforts.
In other news, a Nature News article highlighted the use of an "external lung" system that kept a patient alive for 48 hours until a transplant.
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