This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Burhanuddin Murtaza Patanwala is a fifth-year MD student at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]Raising Awareness About Hepatitis: The Role of Students in Prevention and Education
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Burhanuddin Murtaza Patanwala is a fifth-year MD student at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]The Conversation That Could Prevent Hepatitis
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Atharva Tadas, a third-year MBBS student at Saraswati Medical College, Unnao, India. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]Raising Awareness About Hepatitis:The Role of Students in Prevention and Education
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ashunchung Chelsea Ayuk Takang, a second-year medical student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Buea, Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]The Knowledge Gap in White Coats: Why Hepatitis Awareness Starts With Us
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Amina Rafi, a third-year medical student at Avicenna Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily […]Beyond the Waiting Room: How Students Can Shape Humanitarian Health Today
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nimra Ishfaq, a medical student from Dubai. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]From Classroom to Community: Why Student-Led Hepatitis Advocacy Matters
October 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Aleena Ahmed is a medical student at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]Students at the Frontline: Community Outreach as a Powerful Tool Against Hepatitis
October 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Afrah Mariam Mohideen, a medical student with a strong interest in public health, community outreach, and global health advocacy. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]Commission accepts commitments by Sanofi to address possible anticompetitive disparagement of competing flu vaccine for vulnerable patients
October 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has made commitments offered by Sanofi legally binding under EU antitrust rules. The commitments relate to the Commission’s preliminary competition concerns relating to Sanofi’s alleged disparagement campaigns in Germany and France against Fluad, the only enhanced flu vaccine for vulnerable […]Beyond the Waiting Room: How Students Can Shape Humanitarian Health Today
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nimrah Ahmer Afaq, a medical student at Dubai Medical University with a strong interest in global health, oncology research, and medical education. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]The Gift That Cannot Be Manufactured
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Zeba Anjum, a third-year medical student at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect […]Changing the Flow: How Youth Advocacy Can End the Global Blood Shortage
October 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Umama Mohsin, a third-year medical student and an active member within the IFMSA and the Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH).. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to […]More Than a Donation: Building a Fairer Future Through Blood Donation
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Saliha Rizman is a dedicated 4th year medical student at Gulf Medical University in the UAE. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not […]Saving Lives One Donation at a Time: The Global Importance of Blood Donation
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Nzesse Yanniv, a Cameroonian, 4th year medical student at Université des Montagnes. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]Saving Lives One Donation at a Time: Why Youth Must Lead the Future of Blood Donation
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Nkuekam Samuel Junior, a third-year medical student at Université des Montagnes, Bangangté, Cameroon. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Bleeding in Silence: The Chronic Blood Supply Crisis in Yaoundé, Cameroon and What It Costs Our Patients
October 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Nga Ndongo Essono Uriel Patrick, a medical student and researcher at University of Buea Cameroon. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]Fighting cancer: stricter rules, equal access to treatment
October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Public health committee MEPs want dedicated funding, ambitious prevention policies, and equal access to screening, diagnosis and treatment to improve the EU’s fight against cancer. On Monday MEPs on the Committee on Public Health (SANT) adopted a resolution assessing the EU action plan on […]Clean your plate – to reduce food loss and waste
September 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Food waste is helping to fuel global warming, one half-eaten sandwich at a time. In fact, throwing out lunchtime leftovers or wilted lettuce only adds to the mountain of discarded food decomposing in landfills that produces the powerful greenhouse gas methane, accounting for some eight to 10 […]The Power of One Donation, The Strength of Many
September 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Lina Waleed is a third-year medical student at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]UN health agency calls for investment boost to save young lives from cancer
September 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More children and young people are beating cancer, but progress remains uneven across regions and age groups, highlighting the need for increased investment to boost survival rates. That’s according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO) which has released complete country comparable baseline data on five-year survival estimates for […]Blood Donation: A Small Act with a Global Impact
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Eman Mohammed Al Sabbagh, a second-year medical student at Ajman University. Eman is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]DR Congo Ebola outbreak toll exceeds 3,700 deaths
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 130 days into the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health experts said on Wednesday that response efforts have been scaled up significantly and “the first encouraging signs of progress” are now being seen. In an update, the UN World […]Beyond the Donation: Securing the World’s Lifeline Through Safe Blood Access
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ekemini Wisdom Itek, a medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not […]Breaking The Silence : How Future Healthcare Workers Can Normalize Conversations About Mental Health
September 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Nzesse Yanniv is a Cameroonian, 4th year medical student at Université des Montagnes. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Promoting Mental Health Awareness Among Future Healthcare Professionals: A Core Pillar for Europe’s Health Sovereignty
September 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Wajd is a third-year medical student at the University of Kordofan, passionate about global health and scientific research. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]Inherited Debts and Quiet Rooms: The Social Determinants behind Indonesia’s Medical Student Burnout
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Trisha Emmanuela Perangin Angin is an Indonesian medical student currently completing their studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not […]Future Doctors Need Support Too
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Shahad Mirghani Mohammed Farah is a medical student with a strong interest in student mental health and medical education. The student is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]From Medical Student to Healthcare Professional: The Importance of Mental Wellbeing
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rawan Doheen, a second year medical student at New Mansoura University and a member of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Association – Egypt (IFMSA-Egypt). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]Commission approves €400 million German State aid to enhance insulin supply resilience
September 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €400 million German measure in favour of Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH (‘Sanofi’) to strengthen the resilience of the supply of human insulin and insulin analogues (‘insulins’). Under the measure, Germany will pay Sanofi a […]Suffering Should Not Be a Requirement for Success in Medicine
September 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Paula Feijen, a 25-year-old recently graduated medical doctor with a strong background in student organizing and advocacy, especially in sexual and reproductive health and rights. She is an active member of AECS (Association for Health Sciences Students of Catalonia). She is affiliated with the International Federation […]Compassion Starts Within
September 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Patsy Paredes, a medical student from Peru and an active member of IFMSA. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Healing the Healers: Restoring Balance in Healthcare
September 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Menatalla Elmallah, an Egyptian medical intern, researcher, medical education trainer, and public health advocate with interests in healthcare systems, global health, evidence-based policy, youth engagement, and program management. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions […]Promoting Mental Health Awareness Among Future Healthcare Professionals
August 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maravi Khider A. ElHassan, an MBBS candidate @ AlZaiem AlAzhari University (AAU), Sudan. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]As wars spread, the global food system unravels
August 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A family with four children abandoned its farm in Somalia after armed groups arrived and demanded payments for the right to continue cultivating the land. They walked roughly 100 kilometers to a displacement camp. One of the children died along the way. Carl Skau, the acting head […]
