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WHO Warns Of Acute Hunger Crisis In Gaza

The World Health Organization expresses concerns about the malnutrition crisis in Gaza, urging for a ceasefire to deliver essential medical aid amidst secu...

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Middle East crisis: no way to eliminate Hamas in Rafah without ground offensive, says Netanyahu – as it happened

Israeli prime minister reiterates that he plans to order a ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip where a huge number of displaced Palestinians are living

The Guardian - AU

World Kidney Day 2024: Managing high blood pressure and promoting kidney health

High blood pressure is a silent threat that affects more than 1.28 billion people worldwide, as reported by the World Health Organization in 2024. It often has no symptoms, yet it can silently harm vital organs, including the kidneys, which play a crucial role in maintaining blood pressure. Kidney disease…

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Situation in Gaza 'completely unimaginable', British doctor says after mission

FRANCE 24 spoke to Basil Budair, a British orthopaedic surgeon and member of IDEALS, a charity providing medical aid in conflict zones. He recently returned from a mission at Gaza's European hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis – one of the last health centres still operating in the…

France 24

Thousands of patients need to be evacuated from Gaza, WHO says

An estimated 8,000 patients need evacuating out of the Gaza Strip, the World Health Organization has said, voicing frustration that few have so far been transferred outside the besieged territory.

Radio France Internationale

Several killed in Houthi missile attack on ship in Red Sea

A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden killed two of its crew members and forced survivors to abandon the vessel on Wednesday, authorities said, in the first fatal strike in a campaign of assaults by the group over Israel’s war on…

France 24

US Conspiracy Theorists Monetize 'Disease X' Misinformation

Coined by the World Health Organization to denote a hypothetical future pandemic, "Disease X" is at the center of a blizzard of misinformation that American conspiracy theorists are amplifying -- and profiting from.

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More that 1 billion of world's population is clinically obese, study shows

More than one billion people around the world are now suffering from obesity – with the number having more than quadrupled since 1990, according to a WHO study published by The Lancet medical journal.

Radio France Internationale

More Than One Billion Now Afflicted By Obesity: Lancet

More than one billion people around the world are now suffering from obesity with the number having more than quadrupled since 1990, according to a study released by the Lancet medical journal.

International Business Times

Study: Air Pollution Increases Chances Of Breast Cancer By 45%, Prostate Cancer By Up To 28%

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer.

International Business Times UK

Why is measles making a comeback in the UK?

As parents refuse vaccines for their children, the UK has seen a surge in measles cases over the past year.

Al Jazeera

Conflict in Gaza escalates, Nasser Hospital severely impacted by fighting

Update on the conflict in Gaza: Israeli special forces operating in Nasser Hospital, affecting patient care; heavy bombardment in southern and central Gaza.

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What to feed the baby in the first 6 months?

Nutrition in the first 6 months of life plays a critical role in the growth as well as the development of an infant. Breast milk is considered as “Liquid Gold”. It provides complete nutrition during the first 6 months meeting adequate calories, protein, and fat as per recommended dietary allowance…

The Times of India

Israeli military raids Gaza hospital, suspects detained, casualties reported

This news report provides updates on the Israeli raid on Nasser Hospital in Gaza and the ongoing search for hostages, including the alleged discovery of we...

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Cuba Boosts Doctors' Wages In Bid To Halt Mass Exodus

Cuban cardiologist Alexey Lopez, 59, is sleeping a bit better since his salary got a bump -- part of government efforts to stop its renowned health care system from bleeding doctors amid the island's worst economic crisis in decades.

The Times of India

What's and How's of pediatric epilepsy

Epilepsy is a non-communicable chronic neurological disorder which impacts individuals across all age groups. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), epilepsy affects approximately 50 million individuals globally, making it one of the most prevalent neurological conditions worldwide. Pediatric epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, presents unique challenges…

International Business Times

The Power Of Performance Arts: South Coast Conservatory's Impact On Mental Health

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health conditions now affect approximately 20% of the world's children and adolescents.

The Guardian - AU

‘All good to take to school?’: Australian influencers promote flavoured nicotine pouches to vape-addicted youths

Exclusive: TikTok users and Australian websites promote likely harmful products as a way to quit vaping – but TGA warns they can only be supplied with a prescription

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GOP lawmakers argue pandemic treaty threatens US sovereignty - Roll Call

The World Health Organization is pushing a treaty to combat future pandemics, but some Republicans say the U.S. should not sign on.

WEKU

The breast cancer burden in lower income countries is even worse than we thought

The World Health Organization has just released the latest worldwide statistics of the global burden of cancer. Here are five takeaways from WHO's top expert on cancer.

The Hindu

WHO applauds extension of healthcare coverage to ASHA, anganwadi workers and helpers

The World Health Organization applauds India's Union Budget for extending healthcare coverage to grassroots workers and implementing various health initiatives.

The Guardian - UK

MPs condemn Andrew Bridgen’s plan to host politician from Germany’s AfD

Members of the far-right party were recently caught meeting neo-Nazis to discuss mass deportations

International Business Times

WHO Rejects Israel's Claim Of 'Collusion' With Hamas

The World Health Organization on Friday denied Israel's claim that the WHO was in collusion with Hamas by ignoring Israeli evidence of the "military use" of hospitals in the Gaza Strip.

International Business Times

WHO Weighs Up AI Risks And Benefits For Healthcare

Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and quicker diagnoses, but the World Health Organization warned Thursday of the potential pitfalls in rushing to embrace AI. The WHO has been examining the likely dangers and benefits posed by AI large multi-modal models (LMMs), which are relatively…

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Global Tobacco Use Declines Despite Industry Lobbying: WHO

According to the World Health Organization, global tobacco use is declining despite industry lobbying efforts. Learn more about this positive trend.

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