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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD

MD, MPH, PhD. Editor-in-Chief, Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ). Professor and Head, School of Public Health, David Tvildiani Medical University (DTMU), Tbilisi, Georgia. Chair, Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). President, Accréditation Sans Frontières (ASF), Paris. Secretary/Treasurer, UEMS Section of Public Health. WHO Consultant, Health and Migration, Geneva. Former Member, UN Secretary-General's Independent Accountability Panel for Every Woman, Every Child, Every Adolescent (IAP-EWEC, 2016–2021). ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
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Europe reports 949 avian flu cases in birds across 30 countries in first half of 2026

Europe documented 949 highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5) cases in birds across 30 countries between February and June 2026, with…

Two million people to benefit from PAHO health initiatives in crisis-affected countries

The Pan American Health Organization announced that two million people across five crisis-affected countries will receive health support through coordinated…

Can laughter improve health? Researchers launch study to find out

A new research initiative called the Laughter Lab is systematically investigating whether laughter can improve health and wellbeing. The study…

Heat-Related Cardiac Deaths Rise Across All Ages During Extreme Weather, Experts Warn

Cardiac arrests increase during extreme heat across all age groups, challenging the assumption that only elderly populations face cardiovascular risk.…

AI Integration and Federal Policy Shape Biotech Industry Outlook at BIO 2026

Artificial intelligence and federal regulatory policy dominated discussions at BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego. Industry leaders expressed cautious…

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free: What a Manufacturer’s Declaration Is Worth

A badge on the box, a signed declaration, and an audited third-party certification are three very different things. Here is…

Astaxanthin Doses in the Clinic: What 6–12 mg Actually Showed

An honest walk through the human trials of astaxanthin at 6–12 mg per day: what they found on lipids, oxidative…

Vitamin E: Why 9 in 10 Fall Short — and Why the Natural Form Is Retained Better

Around nine in ten adults in Western surveys consume less vitamin E than the estimated average requirement. And the liver's…

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