Parents in Wales fear being left behind as England introduces routine newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Scotland launches a trial, while the Welsh government awaits updated UK NSC guidance.
Axiom Biosciences, a US-based biotech firm developing AI-powered therapies for newborn brain injuries, is targeting a US$200 million initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong by 2027, with a secondary listing in the US planned for 2029. CEO Remo Moomiaie-Qajar highlighted Hong Kong's mature market for healthcare listings.
Dave Whitlow, a 73-year-old retired manager, volunteers as a "baby cuddler" at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU in Virginia, comforting over 500 premature and critically ill newborns for eight years. He whispers "Grow strong, grow smart, grow kind" to each baby, a ritual that has garnered online attention for its compassion.
Erling Haaland's name has seen a significant rise in popularity for newborns in Peru, with 468 Peruvians bearing his surname and 91 registered with his full name, according to RENIEC. This trend, amplified by the World Cup, highlights football stars' cultural influence, though Messi and Neymar remain more common.
A woman in India's Mandla district gave birth to quadruplets in an auto-rickshaw en route to the hospital. All four newborns died shortly after birth, with the family alleging delayed medical care due to a lack of ambulance service.
148 newborns died in Barak Valley over three months due to gaps in maternal and neonatal healthcare. Cachar reported the highest deaths (74), followed by Sribhumi (49) and Hailakandi (25). Causes include birth asphyxia, low birth weight, and infections, exacerbated by poor rural infrastructure and delayed referrals.
The Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's executive order attempting to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, reaffirming the 14th Amendment's long-standing interpretation in a 6-3 decision.
A Gurugram couple suspects a child swap at a Greater Kailash IVF clinic after a DNA test revealed neither parent was biologically related to one of their newborn twins. They allege authorities have been slow to act, leading to a court-ordered FIR that was later stayed.
A revised 'Housing Supply Rules' takes effect on the 15th, introducing a special subscription for newborns, expanding housing opportunities for families with children under two, and facilitating corporate relocation to local areas through tailored housing supply.
Japan's birthrate has hit a record low, with an estimated 670,000 newborns in 2025, marking the 10th consecutive year of decline. The total fertility rate dropped to 1.14, the lowest since 1947, with Tokyo at 0.96. Despite a slight decrease in deaths, natural population decrease remains high.
A Hong Kong doctor and a children's rights group have warned that unassisted home births and vaccine refusal pose life-threatening risks to mothers and newborns. Their concerns follow the arrest of a couple suspected of child neglect after they refused to register their third child's birth and submit to a DNA test.
Five newborns (1-3 days old) died in Ad-Din Hospital, Dhaka, during a heatwave (32°C/89°F) when the post-delivery ward's air conditioning failed, causing suffocating conditions.
Parents are advocating for paid NICU leave, a policy now adopted in Colorado and Illinois, to support families with newborns in intensive care. A federal bill aims to add NICU leave to the FMLA, seeking bipartisan support.
Tin Sam Tsuen, a historic Hong Kong village of about 50 households, has been home to generations for hundreds of years, preserving traditions like flowing banquets and ancestral gatherings.
As the world held its breath over the fate of the Middle East this week, France has been gripped by a very different story: a scandal over a chewy rubber giraffe. Sophie la Girafe, the country’s national toy, has long been a symbol of “made in France” craftsmanship, sold as a gift to newborns across the country. But this week, it was revealed the beloved toy has secretly been manufactured in China for the past decade. Vulli, the company behind the toy, quietly began moving production to China as...
Hospitals report more parents are declining vitamin K shots for their newborns.
The WHO announced prequalification approval for artemether-lumefantrine, the first antimalarial formulation designed specifically for newborns and infants. Previously, infants were treated with formulations intended for older children, carrying greater risks of dosage errors, side effects and toxicity. This marks the first time the WHO has prequalified a malaria treatment for this age group.
Surveillance footage released by the Iranian Red Crescent Society shows chaotic scenes inside Tehran hospitals as air strikes hit nearby areas, with medical staff evacuating newborn babies to safety. The conflict began when US-Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb 28. Tensions have escalated across the Strait of Hormuz with near-total disruption of oil shipments and naval confrontations. President Trump ordered military action against Iranian small boats and intensified mine-clearing operations, while both sides seized tankers in the escalating maritime standoff.
