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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze

Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
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MHRA Grants Marketing Authorisations to 47 New Medicines in 2026

MHRA granted marketing authorisations to 47 new pharmaceutical products in 2026. The approvals reflect continued pharmaceutical innovation and UK regulatory…

New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib Shows Promise in Phase 2 Trial

A phase 2 trial published in NEJM shows promise for daraxonrasib, a novel targeted therapy for previously treated metastatic pancreatic…

Genital herpes cases rise in England despite overall STI decline

New UK Health Security Agency data show genital herpes diagnoses increasing in England even as most other STIs decline. Young…

UK Grants 847 Parallel Import Licences in 2026 to Address Medicine Shortages

UK regulators granted 847 parallel import licences in 2026 to address medicine shortages. This regulatory mechanism enables importation of medicines…

Federal lawsuits reveal widespread medical neglect in US immigration detention facilities

Federal lawsuits across 33 US states document allegations of medical neglect in immigration detention facilities. Investigation reveals untreated cancers, infections,…

Nevada’s Medical Meal Program Cuts Healthcare Costs by 11% in Medicaid Population

Nevada's medical meal delivery program reduced healthcare costs by 11% among Medicaid beneficiaries with chronic conditions. Emergency department visits fell…

Thymus Health May Predict Longevity and Cancer Survival, AI Study Finds

AI analysis of CT scans reveals that thymus health strongly correlates with longevity, cancer survival, and cardiovascular outcomes. The research…

Rising Transport Costs Reduce UNICEF’s Capacity to Deliver Child Healthcare Supplies

Rising global transport costs are forcing UNICEF to reduce procurement of essential medical supplies for children. The crisis affects vaccines,…