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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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UK Hospital Superbug Infections Show Mixed Trends in Latest Government Data

UK Health Security Agency releases comprehensive surveillance data tracking MRSA, MSSA, Gram-negative bacteraemia, and C. difficile infections across English hospitals.…

Global Youth Deaths Rise to 2.1 Million Despite Medical Advances

New BMJ study reveals 2.1 million youth deaths globally in 2024, with progress stagnating since 2015. Male mortality remains consistently…

UNICEF Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown Highlights Global Child Health Challenges in New Parenting Campaign

UNICEF Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown launches child health campaign highlighting that 1 billion children lack essential health services. The initiative…

Medical Debt Lawsuits Create ‘Baffling’ Patient Experiences in US Healthcare System

US patients describe medical debt lawsuits as 'baffling' and 'frightening' experiences that reveal healthcare system breakdowns. Industry players blame each…

Venture Capital Firm Transforms Ohio Hospital Through Health Technology Integration

General Catalyst's acquisition of Ohio safety-net hospital Summa Health creates new model for venture capital healthcare transformation. Eight months post-acquisition,…

Perioperative Treatment Revolution Could Transform Prostate Cancer Outcomes

New evidence suggests perioperative therapy could fundamentally transform prostate cancer treatment outcomes. The approach challenges traditional sequencing of surgery and…

Two Patients Isolated in Brazil After Developing Ebola-Like Symptoms

Two patients from African countries have been isolated in Brazil after developing Ebola-like symptoms, prompting emergency health protocols. Brazilian authorities…

Dual PET Imaging Simultaneously Tracks Cancer Progression and Heart Inflammation During Treatment

Novel dual PET imaging technology enables simultaneous monitoring of tumor progression and cardiac inflammation during cancer treatment. Research demonstrates enhanced…