Not long ago, Javitri Shakya could not sit down without assistance. Diagnosed with widespread oral cancer, the 57-year-old woman underwent treatment that severely weakened her body. She had to switch to a liquid diet, lost calf muscle, and even the simplest movements felt exhausting. There were times when just getting through the day seemed like a difficult task, and the thought of returning to an active life seemed unattainable.
However, she was firmly determined not to let cancer dictate the course of her life. With constant support from her son, she began working on regaining her strength. This process was slow, based on patience and consistency rather than quick results. Every small step forward gave her the confidence to continue, even when progress felt agonizingly slow.
As months turned into years, what started as rehabilitation gradually transformed into a passion for strength training. Javitri spent hours working to restore the body that cancer had taken from her. Gradually, she became stronger, discovering a side of herself she never knew existed.
Today, she performs an 80 kg deadlift—an achievement that is even more remarkable given her initial condition. The woman who once struggled just to sit up straight now lifts a weight that might seem daunting to many.
Behind every achievement was her son, whose encouragement never wavered during difficult days. With his support, she kept moving forward at every stage, until the woman who could barely sit before began lifting weights in the gym. At 57, her story is more than just powerlifting. It is the choice to start over after an unexpected turn of fate, it is refusing to let illness define her, and finding meaning in the recovery process.
Today, every lift reflects years of hard work that brought her here. From surviving widespread oral cancer to deadlifting 80 kg, she has demonstrated that strength is measured not only by what we can lift, but also by our willingness to get up every time life overwhelms us.
The Palliative Care Association expressed concern by pointing out that the Government has not appointed the commission responsible for supervising the sector for over a year.
The organization emphasized that it has been waiting for more than twelve months for the official designation of the commission that must oversee palliative care practices and operations in the country.
A researcher warned about the extreme seriousness of the situation occurring in the context of school exams.
Assessment errors were identified in Geography exams, which requires the publication of new guidelines. Schools have experienced an intense morning due to the need to deal with guidelines, forms, and re-evaluation processes. Grades for the 9th grade have already been released.
The PS has insisted on the possibility of free revision of national exams. On the other hand, a statement made by Chega criticizes the Minister of Education, referring to an 'imprudence' on his part.
The guidelines related to the Physics and Chemistry exams for the 11th grade had to be corrected due to a classification error.
In the island province of Hainan in southern China, futuristic developments are moving from laboratories to reality in the fields of advanced technology and affordable healthcare. This has been made possible by the preferential policy operating in the Hainan Free Trade Port.
At Hainan University, a team led by Professor Huang Zhong created a biomimetic fish capable of covering a distance of 50 meters in under 20 seconds, surpassing the previous world record of 22.16 seconds. Robots inspired by living organisms such as fish and snakes have the potential to operate in extreme conditions, including deep-sea exploration and radiation-exposed industrial zones.
Huang suggests developing brain-computer interfaces that can enable a symbiosis between humans and machines, potentially assisting stroke patients or allowing remote surgery in deep water. He also noted that the Free Trade Port provides an ideal platform for testing open data and marine robotic systems.
Meanwhile, a biotechnology company based in the capital, Haikou, has localized cartilage regeneration therapy, which was previously considered irreversible. This has made treatment more accessible to ordinary patients by reducing costs.
The team converted beef cartilage into a decellularized matrix and demonstrated that this material effectively supports cartilage cell growth. According to Zeng Shen, founder of Susheng Biotech, restoration was confirmed in over 60 patients using this material. He emphasized that the cost of the material, which is about $1000 (slightly more than 6700 yuan) abroad, is now available in Hainan for approximately $68 (460 yuan) per gram.
This significant price reduction is partly due to the abolition of import duties and a corporate tax rate of 15%, which is one of the lowest in the world. Zeng reported that international patients from the Middle East and Southeast Asia are already coming for treatment.
A local pharmaceutical company in Hainan brought a chemotherapy protection drug to market just 17 months after its approval in the US, significantly faster than the standard timeframe of three to five years. Localizing production allowed the drug's price to drop from $1400 (close to 9500 yuan) in the US to $68 (460 yuan) in China.
Yu Qingzhu, Chairman of Simcere, stated that in 2025, the company signed an intellectual property export agreement worth $5 billion with an American firm, effectively using Hainan as its gateway to global markets.
From deep-sea biomimetic modeling to cellular regeneration and cross-border pharmaceutical innovations, Hainan demonstrates that institutional reforms and scientific research can go hand in hand, turning breakthroughs into accessible benefits for patients worldwide.
