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 […]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 […]WHO backs wider use of weight-loss medicines, calling obesity a chronic disease
December 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first guideline on the use of a new class of weight-loss medicines, marking a significant shift in global health policy as obesity rates continue to rise. The guidance focuses on GLP-1 therapies – medicines such as liraglutide, semaglutide and […]Dignity unbroken — palliative care as an affirmation of personhood
November 17, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Franco Miguel Nodado, a 4th-year medical student from the Philippines. 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, […]A Gentle Goodbye: Upholding Dignity in End-of-Life Care
November 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Fokah Wembe Darrell Dupray, a 4th-year medical student at Université des Montagnes, Bangangté 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 […]World hospice and palliative care day: dignitiy in end of lifecare
November 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Atud Maiva Akom, a third year bilingual medical student in the Higher Institute of Medical Technology Nkolondom. 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 […]Harnessing AI in Medicine: Balancing Innovation with Clinical Realities
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Tejashwini Harinath Balla, a fourth-year medical student at GMERS Medical College, Himmatnagar, Gujarat, 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 […]European Investment Bank backs German MedTech: €20 million for PRECISIS
October 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Barcelona City Council, through the Municipal Institute for Housing and Renovation of Barcelona (IMHAB), have signed a €113 million lending facility today to finance the construction of nine public social housing developments in the city, totaling approximately 640 new […]Prescription for Tomorrow: Youth as the Unsung Innovators of Global Health
October 28, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Pratik Sarangi is 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 […]Building Tomorrow Today: Young Innovators Shaping Global Health
October 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Palak Agarwal,a 21 year old MBBS student at GMERS Medical College, 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 view on […]Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the vaccines sector
October 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of a company active in the vaccines sector. The Commission has concerns that the inspected company may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit abuses of a dominant market position (Article 102 of the […]The Silent Partner in Cancer Prevention — Why the World Must Shift Its Attitude Towards Mental Health
September 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr. Sina Seyyedhamzeh, a third-year medical student at Azerbaijan Medical University. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. IntroductionIn today’s globalized world, social, economic, and political changes not only organizeour […]The Future of Health is Youth-Led
September 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laiba Asif, a 22-year-old medical student at Al-Aleem Medical College. 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 […]From Vision to Action: Youth-Led Innovations Shaping the Future of Global Health
September 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Alara Rodoplu, a fourth-year medical student at İzmir University of Economics in Turkey. 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 […]From Code Green to Net Zero: The Road to Eco-Conscious Hospitals
August 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rayna Ying Zhi Ling, a medical student at Cardiff University, United Kingdom. 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 […]Feeling the Heat: The Carbon Cost of Healthcare
August 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Muhammad Asghar, a fourth-year medical student who balances clinical training with a deep curiosity about the human mind and the systems that invariably shape our lives. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in […]WHO urges rollout of first long-acting HIV prevention jab
July 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A breakthrough HIV drug that only needs to be injected twice a year to offer near-total protection from the virus and developing AIDS should be made available “immediately” at pharmacies, clinics and via online consultations, the UN health agency said on Monday. Injectable lenacapavir – LEN, for short […]Commission fines Alchem for participating in a pharmaceutical cartel
July 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has fined Alchem International Pvt. Ltd. and its subsidiary Alchem International (H.K.) Limited (together ‘Alchem‘) €489,000 for breaching EU antitrust rules. The Commission has found that, for more than 12 years, Alchem participated in a cartel concerning an important pharmaceutical ingredient. […]Combatting gender bias in healthcare
May 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mohamed Reda Aassab, an 18-year-old medical student from Casablanca, Morocco. 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 […]
