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- 1Pope in Lourdes condemns medically programmed death▼Pope in Lourdes: 'Medicine must never be servant of programmed death'
Speaking during a visit to the French shrine of Lourdes, Pope Francis said medicine must never become the servant of programmed death, a remark widely read as a rejection of euthanasia and assisted dying. The comments came at one of the Catholic Church's most important pilgrimage sites, which is closely associated with healing and care for the sick.
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Health authorities in Kabul have carried out inspections of 75 medicine importers operating in the Afghan capital. The checks are part of regulatory oversight of pharmaceutical imports, a sector long criticised for poor quality control and unlicensed products. Details on findings or penalties were not given in the initial report.
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Munson Healthcare has renewed its funding for a street medicine program, continuing support for medical care delivered directly to people living outdoors or without stable housing. The renewal ensures outreach teams can keep providing treatment and basic health services to vulnerable residents in the region. The program is viewed as an important safety net for those who otherwise struggle to access traditional healthcare.