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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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US Military Medical Corps Faces Critical Physician Shortage, Former Congressional Doctor Warns

US military medical corps faces critical physician shortage threatening national security preparedness. Former congressional doctor calls for immediate legislative intervention…

Mental Health Disorders Now Leading Global Disability Cause as Cases Approach 1.2 Billion

Mental health disorders have become the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting nearly 1.2 billion people globally. A major new…

First comprehensive study reveals genetic differences in Native American breast cancer

University of Notre Dame researchers publish first comprehensive molecular analysis of breast cancer in Native American women, revealing genetic differences…

UK Launches First National Gonorrhoea Vaccination Programme Using 4CMenB Vaccine

The UK launches the world's first national gonorrhoea vaccination programme using 4CMenB vaccine, targeting high-risk populations as antibiotic resistance rises.…

England Reports 2,468 Laboratory-Confirmed Measles Cases as Epidemic Intensifies

England recorded 2,468 laboratory-confirmed measles cases between 2023-2026, with 2026 showing the highest annual count of 1,048 cases. The outbreak…

UK Radiotherapy Safety Analysis Reveals 13% Rise in Reported Incidents

UK government analysis reveals 13% increase in voluntarily reported radiotherapy incidents, with treatment delivery errors comprising 42% of safety events.…

Montana’s Medicaid Work Requirements Return as State Faces Budget Pressures Under Trump

Montana prepares to reimpose Medicaid work requirements as budget pressures mount and Trump administration signals federal support. The state faces…

Health Expert Addresses Rising Peptide Use, Colorectal Cancer Screening Gaps, and Ebola Preparedness

Dr. Céline Gounder discusses growing concerns about unregulated peptide use, persistent gaps in cancer screening rates, and ongoing Ebola preparedness…