Residents in Goma, Congo woke up to uncertainty as Rwanda-backed rebels claimed to have captured the city amid escalating violence in the region. The M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, have been vying for control in the mineral-rich area, leading to a humanitarian crisis with millions displaced. The U.N. Security Council called for the rebels to reverse their advances, as Congolese government officials accused Rwanda of aggression and severed ties.
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New non-opioid painkiller approved by US health agency
The US FDA has approved a new non-opioid painkiller, Journavx, by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, which targets pain signals before reaching the brain to provide relief for moderate to severe pain without the addictive potential of opioids. Clinical trials showed effectiveness in reducing post-surgery pain, marking an important milestone in acute pain management amidst the opioid crisis in the US. Priced at $15.50 per capsule, Journavx is the first new class of pain medicine approved in over...
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