China's Medical Device Retaliation & Hope for Gaza's Children
China retaliates with import restrictions on EU medical devices amid rising tensions, while a Pakistani startup brings hope to child war survivors in Gaza by providing prosthetic limbs. These developments highlight ongoing global health challenges and innovative responses aimed at addressing critical healthcare needs.

China has escalated trade tensions with the European Union by imposing new import restrictions on medical devices, valued over 45 million yuan. This move comes as a direct response to Brussels' recent curbs and adds fuel to the ongoing economic discord between the two global powers.
Meanwhile, a Pakistani startup is making a life-changing impact on young war survivors in Gaza. Eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni, who lost her arm in a missile strike, received a prosthetic arm, enabling her to ride a bicycle for the first time. This initiative sheds light on the power of innovation in overcoming immense health challenges.
The juxtaposition of international trade disputes with inspiring grassroots efforts underscores the complex landscape of contemporary global health issues and the varying scales at which they unfold.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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