The epidemic had reached 61 health zones across six provinces before the Sud-Ubangi case was confirmed.

The epidemic had reached 61 health zones across six provinces before the Sud-Ubangi case was confirmed.

The extensive suspensions coincide with growing criticism of the ambitious program, which was implemented countrywide in January of last year, due to issues with food safety, accusations of corruption, and unstable leadership.

The issue is expected to remain in focus ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on September 10, as the regulator's proposed framework faces demands for stronger and more visible consumer warnings.

In November 2026, detailed results will be presented at the annual ObesityWeek conference of The Obesity Society.

Public health group says two-nutrient threshold could allow products high in sugar, salt or saturated fat to escape warning labels.

The action comes as food safety authorities step up inspections across West Bengal, with hygiene violations emerging as a key concern.

Research in mice suggests sucralose and stevia can affect gut bacteria, glucose regulation and gene activity, with some changes appearing in unexposed offspring.

Amgen and Eli Lilly & Co. are testing their own drugs to lower Lp(a), though they're further behind in development.

The drug, known as camizestrant, was authorised in an accelerated approval process and can be used in combination with other cancer medicines in patients who have a genetically-driven form of metastatic breast cancer.

Tim Andrews lived without dialysis for 271 days after receiving a genetically engineered pig kidney, marking a major milestone in xenotransplantation.

Payment disputes and strikes by unpaid health workers have hindered Ebola response activities in Congo's northeastern provinces, affecting treatment and hygiene services.

The sweeping changes come following direct intervention from the Supreme Court, which is hearing a PIL seeking mandatory front-of-pack warnings.