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Thailand Ranks No. 1 Among the Best Countries for Medical Tourism in 2026
Thailand has secured the top position among the seven best countries for medical tourism in 2026, according to a ranking attributed to Nomad Capitalist. Turkey and India follow in second and third place, highlighting the growing international appeal of destinations offering healthcare services to patients traveling abroad.
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WHO Reports Major Progress Against Neglected Tropical Diseases, but Warns Funding Cuts Could Threaten Global Health Gains
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 63 countries have eliminated at least one neglected tropical disease as of June 2026, while warning that declining funding, rising dengue cases, and persistent healthcare inequalities could threaten progress toward global disease elimination targets for 2030.
Ramathibodi Hospital Achieves Thailand’s First Two Robot Assisted Living Donor Liver Surgeries from Mothers to Children
Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, has successfully performed Thailand’s first two robot-assisted living donor liver surgeries involving mothers donating part of their livers to their children. Both mothers have recovered well, while the pediatric transplant recipients have been discharged from hospital, marking a significant milestone in Thailand’s advancement in robotic surgery and organ transplantation.
Air Pollution-Related Deaths in Indonesia Surge 42% in September Amid Widespread Fires
Air pollution-related deaths in Indonesia rose to an estimated 5,310 in September 2026, a 42% increase from August, as widespread forest and land fires worsened air quality and exposed millions of people to harmful pollution.
Global Cervical Cancer Cases Projected to Reach 1.08 Million Annually by 2050, Study Warns
An international study projects that annual cervical cancer cases could rise to 1.08 million worldwide by 2050, with deaths reaching 522,000, highlighting the urgent need to expand HPV vaccination, cervical cancer screening, and access to treatment.
Thailand Updates Mpox Situation: Clade Ib Now Dominant, Health Officials Highlight Varied Symptoms
Thailand's Department of Disease Control reports that Mpox Clade Ib has become the predominant strain in the country, while emphasizing that symptoms may resemble other illnesses and no widespread transmission has been detected among the general population.
WHO Warns One in Four Adolescents Worldwide Had No Active Days in the Past Week
New WHO global estimates reveal that approximately 240 million adolescents aged 11–17 did not achieve 60 minutes of physical activity on any day during the previous week, highlighting persistent inactivity and a widening concern over girls' opportunities to stay active.