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UN voices alarm after WHO chief caught up in deadly Israeli strike on Yemen airport

UN secretary general decries escalatory actions on both sides after WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he was just metres from airport strike

The Guardian - AU

Head of WHO comes under fire as Israeli air strike lands 'just a few meters away'

THE head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has come under fire as an Israeli air strike landed “just a few meters away” from him ...

The National (Scotland)

Rwanda and WHO declare end of Marburg outbreak after no new cases reported

The World Health Organization and the Rwandan government have declared the outbreak in Rwanda of the Ebola-like Marburg fever over after no new cases were registered in recent weeks

The Independent UK

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NSW health system ‘not capable’ of providing abortions at all public hospitals, advocates say

Reproductive choice charity says even if obligations to provide abortion services were enforced, too many doctors are untrained or unwilling to provide them

The Guardian - AU

Sudan's Doctors Bear Brunt Of War As Healthcare Falls Apart

Sudanese doctor Mohamed Moussa has grown so accustomed to the constant sound of gunfire and shelling near his hospital that it no longer startles him.

International Business Times

Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year after a surge in cases

Officials say Pakistan has begun its last nationwide vaccination campaign for the year to protect 45 million children from polio after a surge in new cases hampered efforts to stop the disease

The Independent UK

Malaria deaths drop to pre-Covid levels, but WHO warns progress still too slow

Deaths from malaria have returned to pre-Covid levels, but the World Health Organization (WHO) says progress remains too slow in fighting a disease that killed 597,000 people last year.

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Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland – what you need to know

In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was already virtually eradicated — meaning a permanent reduction of the disease to zero new cases worldwide.

The Conversation

Burning Concerns: New Study Links Scented Candles to Increased Cancer Risks

Recent studies show scented candles may emit harmful substances that can lead to respiratory problems and cognitive decline.

International Business Times UK

A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating

The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest Congo

The Independent UK

Israeli forces strike, storm Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital with ‘no warning’

The World Health Organization says Israel issued no warning for the strike on the hospital that killed four staff.

Al Jazeera

Rape is still rape even if you’re married – report finds some South African men don’t believe it is

Sexual violence, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), includes any sexual act or attempt to obtain sex through coercion, regardless of the relationship between the parties. This encompasses rape, unwanted sexual touching, and non-contact forms of sexual violence.

The Conversation

Couple’s Relationship Strains As Man Loses Patience With GF’s Never-Ending Challenges

According to the World Health Organization, depression is a very common mental disorder, affecting 3.8% of all people around the globe and 5% of all adults. The post Couple’s Relationship Strains As Man Loses Patience With GF’s Never-Ending Challenges first appeared on Bored Panda.

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6 reasons for 30 plus people to start having Vitamin D regularly

Vitamin D also referred to as sunshine vitamin, is crucial for overall health. It not only supports bone strength by helping calcium absorption but also boosts immunity, improves muscle function, and boosts heart health.

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The Independent UK

The UN authorizes the 1st mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control the outbreak in Congo

The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children

The Times of India

Influencer pharmacist warns against taking THESE popular supplements; Here's why

The rise of social media has made it easier for health trends to spread quickly, often with little scientific backing. Influencers, celebrities, and wellness bloggers often promote new diets, supplements, and remedies, leading many to believe these trends are the next big thing for improving health.

International Business Times

Urban Mosquito Sparks Malaria Surge In East Africa

The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fuelling a surge in malaria that could reverse decades of progress against the disease, experts say.

Radio France Internationale

Schools closed, construction work banned as smog descends on Delhi

India is urging its neighbours, including Bangladesh and Pakistan, to take joint action against their shared problem of air pollution. The appeal, made at the Cop29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, comes as smog in the Indian capital Delhi largely exceeded the levels prescribed by the World Health Organization.

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International Business Times

India's Capital Shuts Schools As Smog Exceeds 60 Times WHO Limit

India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.

The Times of India

How to prevent Cancer with little everyday lifestyle changes

India is not an exception to the fact that cancer is still one of the most difficult medical issues in the world. "There are things you can do to reduce your risk, but not all cancers can be prevented," according to Cancer Research UK. The rising incidence of cancer in…

The Times of India

World Diabetes Day: Answers to most common questions on diabetes

According to the World Health Organization, over 422 million people worldwide are affected by diabetes, making it one of today’s most pressing and widely discussed health conditions. Yet, misconceptions and doubts around it are common. As we observe World Diabetes Day, this year’s campaign theme “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps” reminds…

International Business Times

Toxic Smog Smothering India's Capital Smashes WHO Limit

Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.

The Conversation

What a Trump presidency means for global health

Global health is likely to be radically altered with Donald Trump in the White House. For starters, the president-elect has made no secret of his dislike for the World Health Organization (WHO), so a complete withdrawal from the WHO is now a real prospect.

The Independent UK

WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'

The World Health Organization says mpox cases in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” even as the virus continues to increase in other regions of the country, as well as in Burundi and Uganda

Radio France Internationale

Food giants accused of selling less-healthy products to poorer countries

The world’s largest food and beverage companies are selling less healthy products in low-income countries compared to those in wealthier nations – contributing to the global obesity crisis as packaged foods become more prevalent worldwide, a report has warned.

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