This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emilia Paredes is a medical student at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador. 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 […]From Recognition to Protection: Autism, Neurodiversity, and the Urgency of Inclusive Health Systems
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emilia Paredes is a medical student at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador. 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 […]Rethinking ‘Normal’: Advancing Global Health Through Autism Awareness and Inclusive Action
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Pratik Sarangi, a medical graduate from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, India. 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 […]For every generation, vaccines work and they have saved over 150 million lives: WHO
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives, as ordinary people chose to protect themselves, their children and their communities from diseases like measles, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, and rotavirus. Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives, as ordinary people chose […]WHO says billions saw health gains in 2025 despite funding cuts
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Despite significant funding cuts, the World Health Organization (WHO) was able to support significant national health gains for hundreds of millions of people in 2025, according to its annual Results Report released on Thursday. “The Results Report 2025 shows that with support from WHO and partners, countries […]Autism Spectrum Disorders in Global Health: The Role of Medical Students in Awareness, Early Diagnosis, and Inclusive Care
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Cecilia Petio, a medical student at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna (UniBo) . 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 […]Autism Spectrum Disorder in Global Health: From Awareness to Inclusive Care
April 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ashunchung Chelsea Ayuk Takang, a medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, 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 and do not […]Global Health Priorities for the Year Ahead: Why the Next Generation Must Lead
April 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Sharif Mohammed Sadat, a medical student from Bangladesh and serves as the Regional Director for Asia-Pacific of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA). He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]Global health: a fight against established gender inequalities and other contemporary challenges
April 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Lina Karagiovanni is a 2nd year medical student at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the acting Local Exchange Officer, one of the Local Committees of HelMSIC Greece. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed […]Mind matters: Shedding light on mental health
April 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. NWANJA FAITH WASA is a 2nd year medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Buea 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 […]The Years Ahead in Global Health: Perspectives of the Next Generation
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by NGOUEDOH NKEMZI HELMA STACEY and SAMA CHLOE NYOH, second year medical students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to […]Global Health Priorities for the Year Ahead: Insights from the Next Generation
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Essono Uriel, 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, […]Stakeholders Weigh in on Targeted Revisions on EU Regulations on Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by two of our passionate readers, Ms. Ifza Zia and Mr Enrique De La Cruz, student researchers in public health. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writers’ views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. As the European Commission continues reviewing the implementation of the […]Beyond the Enrollment: Redefining Health Equity in the 2026 Universal Health Care Agenda
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emaye Mary Adetutu, a medical student at the University of Ilorin and the Programs Coordinator for Healthy living and non-infectious diseases for Standing Committee for Public Health (SCOPH) under Nigerian Medical Students’ Association NiMSA. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), […]Preserving the Miracle: Why the Next Generation Must Lead the AMR Response in 2026
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emaye Mary Adetutu, a medical student at the University of Ilorin and the Programs Coordinator for Healthy living and non-infectious diseases for Standing Committee for Public Health (SCOPH) under Nigerian Medical Students’ Association NiMSA. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), […]From Evidence to Equity: Reclaiming Knowledge for Indigenous Health
March 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. María Beatriz Maruyama Ikeda, a Peruvian medical student born on September 13, 2004, in Lima, Peru. 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 […]Mental Health as a Global Health Priority: Why Equity Must Lead the Agenda in 2026
March 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Günel Orucova is a 21-year-old public health student and an active member of AzerMDS SCOPH. 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 […]Health in an Age of War: Priorities from the Next Generation
March 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Frank Shao, a medical student from ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY (SFUCHAS) in Tanzania. 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 […]Stakeholders Push Forth Recommendations Before the European Commission Adopts the EHDS Regulation
March 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Enrique De La Cruz, a student researcher in the public health The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. As the European Commission plans to adopt the European Health Data […]Global Health Priorities in 2026: A Call for Smart, Equitable, and Youth-Driven Transformation
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Fokah Wembe Darrell Dupray, a 4th-year medical student at Université des Montagnes, Bangangté Cameroon and a student leader within the Cameroon Medical Students’ Association (CAMSA). He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]Global Health Priorities for the Year Ahead: Insights from the Next Generation
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. EKEMINI WISDOM ITEK is a second year medical student at the Faculty Of Health Sciences, University of Buea, 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 […]Why medicinal plants matter on World Wildlife Day
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Medicinal plants and their varied uses span from ancient medicine to modern cosmetics and pharmaceuticals amid a surging demand for more. Ahead of World Wildlife Day, marked annually on 3 March, we’re delving into why medicinal plants matter. Plants are critical for ecosystems to economies, said Danna […]Global Health Priorities for 2026: A Call from the Next Generation
February 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Cecilia Petio, a medical student at the University of Bologna, Italy, and an active member of SISM Italy (Segretariato Italiano Studenti in Medicina), the Italian National Member Organization of IFMSA. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. […]Not the Future, the Present: Young Voices Shaping Global Health in 2026
February 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ángela Soria Pitarch was born on March 28, 2003. She is currently a fifth-year medical student at the University of Valencia. 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 […]2026: Six Global Health Fights Worth Showing Up For
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Amina Rama, a second-year medical student from Albania. 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 topic, nor […]From Local Barriers to Global Lessons: Practical Paths Toward Inclusive Healthcare
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Zainatun Nawwariyah is a fifth-year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatera, who is passionate about advancing medicine through research, advocacy, and service. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed […]Healthcare for All: Respect, Access, and Dignity
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Sina Seyyedhamzeh, hailing from Khoy, Iran, a third-year medical student at Azerbaijan Medical 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 […]The Sweet Epidemic: How Mexico Became the Kingdom of Diabetes
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Tommaso Franco, geopolitical analyst specialized in International Relations at Luiss University (MA in European Studies). The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. With a national per capita average of […]Inclusive Healthcare Fails When We Design for the “Average Patient”
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaya Rahimova , a public health student at the Azerbaijan Medical University and an active member of SCOPH at Azermeds. 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 […]Commission closes antitrust investigation following the withdrawal by Edwards Lifesciences of its disputed company policy
February 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has decided to close its antitrust investigation into allegedly anticompetitive behaviour by Edwards Lifesciences, a producer of medical devices for cardiovascular applications. The closure of the investigation follows the company’s withdrawal of its so-called Global Unilateral Pro-Innovation (Anti-Copycatting) Policy (‘UPIP’). Hence, the UPIP […]Commission closes antitrust investigation following the withdrawal by Edwards Lifesciences of its disputed company policy
February 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has decided to close its antitrust investigation into allegedly anticompetitive behaviour by Edwards Lifesciences, a producer of medical devices for cardiovascular applications. The closure of the investigation follows the company’s withdrawal of its so-called Global Unilateral Pro-Innovation (Anti-Copycatting) Policy (‘UPIP’). Hence, […]The Future of Inclusive Health: Ensuring Digital Innovation Leaves No One Behind
February 16, 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 […]Inclusive Healthcare: Improving Accessibility and Care for Disabled Patients through Investment and Workforce Innovation
February 13, 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 […]Measles cases drop in 2025 across Europe and Central Asia, but outbreak risks remain
February 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia declined by 75 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, according to preliminary data released on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO), which warned of remaining outbreak risks. “While cases have reduced, the conditions that led to the resurgence […]
