Medical economics

US senators aim to reform health agencies before next pandemic

Two influential senators are calling for an overhaul of the U.S.'s public health programs in a new bill that would change how the government monitors disease outbreaks, stockpiles supplies and responds to future pandemic ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

France moves towards vaccine pass to fight Omicron 'tidal wave'

French MPs on Monday began debating draft legislation that would require most people to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter public spaces such as bars, restaurants and long-distance public transport.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Germany eyes tougher curbs as infection rate soars

Germany's incoming coalition parties unveiled fresh proposals on Monday to fight the country's COVID resurgence, as the weekly rate of new coronavirus infections hit an all-time high.

Health

France adopts plain cigarette packaging

Cigarettes in France will be sold in plain packaging under a law that was finally passed in parliament on Thursday despite objections from the conservative opposition.

Health

French doctors stage massive protest rally in Paris

Angry French doctors and health workers staged a protest march across the capital Sunday, gathering more than 40,000 people according to organisers and 19,000 according to police.

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