This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Aytac Mammadova is a third-year Public Health student at Azerbaijan Medical University . She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Inclusive Healthcare: Ensuring Dignity and Access for Patients with Disabilities
January 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Aytac Mammadova is a third-year Public Health student at Azerbaijan Medical University . She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]The Next Pandemic Could Start in a Factory, Not a Wet Market
January 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr Syed Faseeh Hassan, MD, Vice President of PIMSA Internal Affairs and Dr Ahmed Bilal, MD, Vice President, PIMSA-GHWD– Pakistan International Medical Students Association. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writers’ views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Dr Syed Faseeh Hassan, […]Critical medicines: EU measures to boost competitiveness and tackle shortages
January 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted proposals to enhance the availability and supply of essential medicines in the EU. The report, adopted with 503 votes in favour, 57 against and 108 abstentions, aims to ensure a high level of public health protection for EU citizens by […]Europe Was Warned: Why the Next Pandemic Could Be Worse
January 20, 2026 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Dr Taimoor Ahmed Shumail , MD | Dr Ahmed Bilal , MD , Vice President Global Health and Diplomacy Wing – Pakistan International Medical Students Association. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position […]Access to Healthcare for People Living with Physical Disabilities
January 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Aysu Həsanova is a student at the Faculty of Public Health, Azerbaijan Medical University. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect […]Inclusive Healthcare: Improving Accessibility and Care for Disabled Patients
January 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Aysu Gurbanlı, an 18-year-old Azerbaijani medical student, born in Istanbul and currently based in Baku. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]Beyond the Ramp: A Medical Student’s Manifesto for Inclusive Healthcare
January 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Altumush Saad, a highly dedicated medical student at Dhaka Medical College, Bangladesh. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]One Health, One Struggle: Confronting Antibiotic Resistance
January 9, 2026 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Valentina Orsi is a third-year student at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Barretos Dr. Paulo Prata – FACISB. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]The role of one health education in combatting antibiotics resistance
January 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. SNDJON LIND, a sixth year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Science of the University of Douala (FMPD-UD). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to […]The Human Face of Resistance: When Antibiotics Fail, Communities Speak
January 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a Scientist-Physician (MBBS, MD) at Tallinn University of Technologye. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]One Health, One Fight: Tackling Antibiotic Resistance Across Humans, Animals, and the Environment
January 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a Scientist-Physician (MBBS, MD) at Tallinn University of Technologye. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]The Global Resistome: How Livestock, Humans, and the Environment Fuel the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance
January 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a Scientist-Physician (MBBS, MD) at Tallinn University of Technologye. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]One Health, One Fight: Youth’s Call to Action Against Antimicrobial Resistance
January 6, 2026 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Pratik Sarangi, a medical graduate from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, India. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]The Silent Pandemic: How Antibiotic Resistance Puts Humans, Animals, and the Environment on Borrowed Time
January 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Nogan Mpanjo is a sixth-year medical student from Cameroon passionate about global health, global surgery, and neurosurgery. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not […]Tackling Antibiotics resistance across humans, animals and the environment
January 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. NGOUEDOH NKEMZI HELMA STACEY, a second year medical student at the Faculty of health sciences in the University of Buea. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]Beyond Borders: How a One Health Perspective Strengthens the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
January 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. NDEMBE DJENI ERWAN, a 6th year medical student at Université des Montagnes, Bangangté Cameroon. President of the Students One Health Innovative Club of his university. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece […]The ignorance of Anti microbial resistance; A reality and call for concern in LMICs
January 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. MIENDJIEM KEMO Hilary Ségolène, a 6th-year medical student at Université des Montagnes, Bangangté. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]Strengthening One Health Approaches to Combat Antibiotic Resistance: Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities
January 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Mechoiteu Jijou Berny is a seventh‑year medical student at the Université des Montagnes in Bangangté, Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]WHO research shows COVID vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness
January 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Although COVID-19 no longer causes the widespread disruption seen during the global health emergency, the virus continues to hospitalize and kill people across Europe and neighbouring regions. Studies led by the WHO Regional Office for Europe confirm that people who receive timely booster doses are far less likely to develop severe […]Health advances marked 2025 as wars and funding cuts strained systems
January 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year marked by both breakthroughs and strain. Even as funding cuts, conflict and climate […]Antibiotics and Bacterial Resistance: An Emerging Challenge in the Management of Urinary Tract Infections
December 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Mariana Pioltine Murari, a third-year student at the Fac/ulty of Health Sciences of Barretos Dr. Paulo Prata (FACISB). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Global Markets, Industrial Agriculture, and Environmental Contamination: A One Health Economic Assessment of Antimicrobial Resistance
December 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Luna Mayumi Pereira Kato is a Brazilian medical student born on October 30, 2006, in Bastos, São Paulo. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]One Health, One Future: Uniting Against Antibiotic Resistance
December 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Julian Pascal Beier (31), a second-year medical student at the Medical Faculty of Ulm University, Germany. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]Synthetic drug market disrupted in Syria after regime change
December 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Past geopolitical tensions related to the synthetic drug “captagon” are now being mitigated with the Syrian authorities’ commitment to dismantle illicit manufacturing, says the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Captagon, a highly addictive stimulant, has been circulating illegally from the Middle East to Africa […]Invisible War: One Health Against Antibiotic Resistance
December 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Patricia Fotso is a third-year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine of Douala, Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect […]Antibiotic resistance: a silent yet stubborn pandemic
December 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Essono Uriel is a 5th year medical student from Cameroon. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]One Health, One Fight: Tackling Antibiotic Resistance Across Humans, Animals, and the Environment
December 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Cecilia Petio, a medical student from SISM Italy, currently enrolled at the Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO
December 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
© UNICEF/Andriy Vashkiv.Waiting for vaccination against influenza at a health centre in Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi district. This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid an early start to the Northern Hemisphere influenza season a new variant of the virus is rapidly gaining ground – but vaccination remains the “most effective defence”, the UN health agency […]Critical medicines: new measures to strengthen security of supply
December 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday evening, Parliament’s public health committee adopted its proposals to enhance the availability of key medicines in the EU. The draft bill, adopted with 27 votes in favour, one against and eight abstentions, aims to ensure a high level of public health protection […]Deal on comprehensive reform of EU pharmaceutical legislation
December 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Early morning on Thursday, co-legislators reached a provisional agreement on revamping the EU’s pharmaceutical policy framework, to boost competitiveness, innovation and security of supply. Regulatory data and market protection to support innovation Parliament and Council negotiators agreed to a regulatory data protection period (during […]Masika’s Story and Uganda’s Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
December 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Bwambale Isaac, a Ugandan medical student at Kampala International University. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]Traditional medicine is now a global reality: WHO
December 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The vast majority of World Health Organization (WHO) member States say 40 to 90 per cent of their populations now use traditional medicine. That’s according to Shyama Kuruvilla, director of WHO’s Global Traditional Medicine Centre, established in 2022 to tap into the potential of these systems […]Commission welcomes political agreement on major reform of EU pharmaceutical rules
December 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement to modernise the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation, reached last night by the Council and the European Parliament. The reform is a crucial step in boosting innovation and investment in the EU’s pharmaceutical sector, while ensuring that medicines are […]
