“Type A flu is circulating. The same type that is spreading across the entire European continent. These are only the first cases and there is not enough data yet regarding severity. So far, the cases are mild, and hospitalizations, both pediatric and adult, are minimal. Alongside the circulation of the flu, Covid is also present. Regarding upper and lower respiratory infections, a normal and expected upward trend has begun; there are 12 thousand infection cases,” he stated. T

Health officials are preparing for a severe flu season in Europe, as a new viral strain is spreading “exceptionally early” across the bloc. Authorities are detecting flu cases three to four weeks earlier than in the past two years, according to a new report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), which covers the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. A new type of flu A, known as the H3N2 K subvariant, is driving the spread of the vir

New vaccinations for Covid and the flu have begun, here’s who must get them, according to doctors The new rounds of vaccinations against Covid-19 and seasonal flu have started, with experts emphasizing the importance of protection, especially for the most vulnerable groups of the population. According to doctors, Covid cases have been increasing again, so citizens are urged to get vaccinated without delay. Antiviral medications have proven lifesaving for people with chronic i

Magnetic Resonance Mammography, also known as Breast MRI, is currently the most sensitive and reliable method for diagnosing breast cancer. Internationally, it is recognized as the imaging test capable of accurately detecting even the smallest lesions that may be missed by traditional mammography or ultrasound. One of the main advantages of MRI is that it does not use ionizing radiation, making it completely safe to perform multiple times when necessary. During the procedure,

Nearly one year after the expansion of the list of reimbursable medicines with around 50 new drugs, the number of beneficiaries for the January–August period has decreased. According to data from the report “Monitoring of the Ministry of Health Indicators” for January–August 2025, a total of 358,178 patients benefited from the list of reimbursable medicines, compared to the 400,000 projected, with a cost of 6,226 lek per patient. Compared to the same period in 2024, the numbe

The flu season has arrived much earlier than usual in Japan this year, a full five weeks ahead compared to 2024. As of October 10, 6013 confirmed cases have been reported, while more than 100 schools have decided to close temporarily. These alarming figures prompted the Ministry of Health in Tokyo to announce on October 3 that “Japan is in the midst of a flu epidemic,” urging citizens to take preventive measures such as frequent hand washing, wearing masks, and vaccination. A

A few check-ups per year? “No need, my child looks perfectly fine.” A developmental therapy? “What’s that? Children grow on their own.” These may seem like harmless comments, but according to pediatricians, these “lies” that parents tell themselves every day can harm their children’s health and development. Below are some of the most common myths that pediatricians want parents to discard as soon as possible: 1. “My child is fine, no need for an annual check-up.” Even if a

The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern on Monday about the increasing number of bacterial infections that are resistant to drugs, which undermines life-saving treatments and makes minor wounds or common infections potentially deadly. The United Nations health agency warned that one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections in 2023 showed resistance to various antibiotic treatments. “These findings are very concerning,” said Yvan J-F. Hutin, head of WHO’s

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