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US withdrawal from WHO threatens Africa's health gains

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A small group of people participate in a yoga or meditation session inside a softly lit studio. They sit on mats with props such as yoga blocks and cushions, arranged in a semicircle around an instructor who kneels on a white cushion with hands in a prayer position.

A small group of people participate in a yoga or meditation session inside a softly lit studio. They sit on mats with props such as yoga blocks and cushions, arranged in a semicircle around an instructor who kneels on a white cushion with hands in a prayer position.

Yoga: Medicine on a mat — for anyone

Yoga: Medicine on a mat — for anyone

Can yoga relieve pain and increase heart health? New studies have shown impressive results.

The image shows Tumpa Pal, the first person with visual impairments trained as a health worker by the Foundation for Innovations in Health

The image shows Tumpa Pal, the first person with visual impairments trained as a health worker by the Foundation for Innovations in Health

In Indian Sundarbans, tech enables health care for all

In Indian Sundarbans, tech enables health care for all

In India's West Bengal state, DW follows a health worker who is blind as she brings care to patients in remote villages.

Quarantine doctors watch thermal scanning of travelers from west Bengal, India

Quarantine doctors watch thermal scanning of travelers from west Bengal, India

Airports, officials in Asia alert for deadly Nipah virus

Airports, officials in Asia alert for deadly Nipah virus

Two cases of the virus were confirmed in India, prompting authorities across Asia to step up precautionary measures.

A rabies information seminar at Mararison Elementary School on Mararison Island in Culasi, Antique, Philippines

A rabies information seminar at Mararison Elementary School on Mararison Island in Culasi, Antique, Philippines

Inside the Philippines' struggle for rural health care

Inside the Philippines' struggle for rural health care

The Philippines' "doctors to the barrios" model reveals why rural care remains fragile despite years of reforms.

Bags containing red blood cell concentrate

Bags containing red blood cell concentrate

Blood supplies running low in Germany

Blood supplies running low in Germany

Donations recently hit a critical low in Germany — a shortage that could have dramatic consequences in an emergency.

Patient in a sleep lab.

Patient in a sleep lab.

How AI can detect health risks — just from the way you sleep

How AI can detect health risks — just from the way you sleep

Sleep patterns can be used to predict a person's risk for about 130 diseases, including dementia and certain cancers.

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A closer look

Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are found in humans and other animals. Different strains cause illnesses of varying severity — from the common cold to SARS to COVID-19. The pandemic declared in March 2020 was caused by a coronavirus.

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a man speaking vigorously at microphone with left hand raised

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a man speaking vigorously at microphone with left hand raised

German health minister rejects US counterpart's COVID claims

German health minister rejects US counterpart's COVID claims

Robert F Kennedy Jr has claimed that doctors in Germany who issued COVID-19 vaccine exemptions are facing legal action.

A woman wearing an FFP2 mask as she steps onto a train.

A woman wearing an FFP2 mask as she steps onto a train.

Germany's COVID-19 response under scrutiny

Germany's COVID-19 response under scrutiny

A parliamentary inquiry has been looking into the policy decisions made to contain the coronavirus pandemic in Germany.

A man walks in front of closing restaurant in city center of Bonn, Germany

A man walks in front of closing restaurant in city center of Bonn, Germany

German business bankruptcies hit decade high amid downturn

German business bankruptcies hit decade high amid downturn

Economists warn of job losses but see tentative signs that the insolvency wave may be leveling off.

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In the spotlight

Silhouette of a woman sitting in front of a window with net curtains, leaning her forehead on her hand.

Silhouette of a woman sitting in front of a window with net curtains, leaning her forehead on her hand.

Menopause: When hormones harm the economy

With 9 million women of menopausal age in Germany's labor force, companies must consider measures to retain workers.

Collection of screenshots showing DW fact check articles

Collection of screenshots showing DW fact check articles

Fact check: The disinformation we debunked in 2025

From doctored images to fabricated stories, we trace the most viral fakes of the year. Here's what we uncovered.

View of a boy in pink undershirt and orange windbreaker receiving a vaccination shot

View of a boy in pink undershirt and orange windbreaker receiving a vaccination shot

Somalia's first school vaccination drive in decades

A nationwide diphtheria vaccination campaign is underway in Somalia.