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The HEALTH | March-April. 2026

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P04-05 | Local News

• AI healthcare push

• Medical tourism shift

P06-07 | Foreign News

• When bacteria evade defences

• Robotics in orthopaedics

P08-09 | Cover Story Sounding out stiff plaque Hardened, calcified plaque makes heart artery disease significantly harder to treat than softer blockages.

P10 Modernising vaccine tracking Enhanced digital tracking ensures migrant and undocumented children are not missed and improves follow-up.

P12-13 Silent kidney threat CKD is a " quiet " disease; it often progresses without symptoms until advanced.

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P14 Borderless health education Global learning in health sciences no longer requires physical travel; meaningful international engagement can be achieved without crossing borders.

P16 Understanding astigmatism Astigmatism is increasingly common, particularly among younger individuals, and is often related to increased screen time.

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P17 Choosing the right lens Various types of contact lenses are available, tailored to the severity of astigmatism.