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Taiwan said it still hoped to be invited to the World Health Organization's annual assembly opening in Geneva on Sunday, as support for its participation was growing despite China's efforts to isolate the democratically governed island.

The World Health Organisation has issued a warning after 15 babies - 10 in Wales and five in the South West - contracted the usually mild infection

India is considering a change to its pharmaceutical industry policy after cough syrups made in the country were linked to the deaths of children overseas, according to a document from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, which noted that "important things" about the industry had been "overlooked".

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that “non-sugar sweeteners should not be used as a means of achieving weight control or reducing the risk of noncommunicable diseases” such as diabetes and heart disease.

A snapshot of 100 Australian homes shows the vast majority routinely failed to reach what the WHO regards as a "safe and well-balanced" indoor temperature during winter.

On 17 May, the world marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Nearly 20 years after it was first celebrated, RFI spoke to the French activist who helped establish the annual event about what it has achieved so far, and why it remains as important as ever today.

Health officials said 15 babies, including 10 in Wales and five in England, had myocarditis - inflammation of the heart muscle - between June 2022 and March 2023

The global health body has issued new guidance on non-sugar sweeteners following a systemic review.

The Hindu explains how dengue vaccines are developed, how many vaccines are currently under trial and the prevailing challenges with vaccine research.

". . . food contamination affects about one in every ten people globally and causes about 420,000 deaths annually"

Parents urged to check children’s vaccination status amid rise in measles cases