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Horrific scale of Turkey earthquake disaster in numbers as death toll nears 19,000

The death toll passed 19,000 on Thursday morning, as the WHO fears that numbers could reach 20,000

The Independent UK

Majority of COVID deaths attributed to older people: WHO analysis

80% of the COVID deaths occurred among people aged more than 60 years, an analysis of the COVID pandemic, which was first detected in Wuhan, China has found and stressed on the importance of vaccine coverage for older people.

The Times of India

WHO warns 'we must prepare' for bird flu pandemic if mammal strain jumps to humans

WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged world leaders to be vigilant and monitor bird flu cases in mammals after the disease was found to have spread to otters

Daily Mirror

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WHO sends medical supplies to Turkey, Syria as earthquake toll tops 17,100

Freezing temperatures deepened the misery of survivors of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria that killed more than 17,100 people, as rescuers struggled to save countless people still trapped under rubble.

Radio France Internationale

Manchester charity set to fly to Turkey and Syria after 15,000 killed in devastating earthquake

Trained specialists from Manchester-based charity UK-Med have flown out to the centre of the destruction in Turkey and Syria, with thousands left seriously injured or dead

Manchester Evening News

Family of Sydney man feared dead in Türkiye-Syria earthquake travel to disaster zone

The nephew of Can Pahali has travelled to the disaster zone in the hopes of returning with the body of his uncle killed in the catastrophic earthquake.

ABC News

A look at the impact of delivering aid to Turkey and Syria through Dubai's global hub

A 1.5 million square-ft. zone of Dubai known as International Humanitarian City is the world's largest aid hub, with warehouses for U.N. agencies, Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations and others.

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The spillover of bird flu to mammals must be 'monitored closely,' WHO officials warn: 'We need to be ready to face outbreaks in humans'

Since H5N1 was identified in 1996, only rarely have human cases occurred, and there hasn't been sustained transmission among humans, the WHO's director said. But "we cannot assume that will remain the case."

Fortune

WHO Sending Medics and Supplies to Türkiye and Syria Earthquake Zone

The World Health Organization is deploying expert teams and flights with medical supplies to Türkiye and Syria after Monday's devastating earthquake. It will send a high-level delegation to coordinate its response as well as three flights with medical supplies, one of which is already on its way to Istanbul, WHO…

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO sending medics and supplies to Turkey and Syria earthquake zone

The World Health Organization is deploying expert teams and flights with medical supplies to Turkey and Syria after Monday's devastating earthquake.

Reuters

'No one really wants to talk about COVID anymore,' the WHO's pandemic lead laments. But the 'worst case' possibility of a new coronavirus exists

“Omicron can cause severe disease” and “is not nature’s vaccine,” experts warned, raising concerns that evolution could produce a more dangerous variant—or a new coronavirus altogether.

Fortune

33 Super Bowl halftime stars who were featured in video games

These famous and beloved Super Bowl halftime stars have surprising links to video games that you might not expect.

USA Today Sports Media Group

China says it is actively sharing COVID-related information with WHO

China has always shared COVID-related information with the World Health Organization (WHO), the country's National Health Commission said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: NGO calls for 'wider access to reach those most in need'

As the desperate search for survivors continues after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the WHO warns that up to 23 million people could be affected across the region. Our Perspective guest is Louise Bichet, Middle East Manager at Médecins du Monde (Doctors of the World), which has been…

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The Independent UK

Watch live: Aerial views show damage in Turkey as earthquake search enters third day

Watch live aerial footage from Turkey that shows the scale of the devastation caused by massive earthquakes and aftershocks which shook the region on Monday (6 February).

The Guardian - UK

‘Underhand’ formula milk ads stop millions from breastfeeding, experts say

Global reports say companies exploit parents’ emotions and manipulate scientific information to generate sales

The Independent UK

Satellite images show shocking destruction caused by Turkey earthquakes

Detailed satellite images give a bird’s-eye view Turkish towns before and after the earthquakes hit, and of relief efforts.

Evening Standard

Turkey earthquake: Race against time to find survivors as death toll passes 11,000

Thousands of children are feared to be among the dead

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Rescuers in "race against time" to find survivors of deadly Turkey, Syria quake

"They're saying, 'Save us,' but we can't save them. How are we going to save them? "

The Independent UK

20,000 feared dead in earthquake carnage as rescuers race against time to save trapped victims

Around 23m lives – including those of 1.4m children – blighted by the disaster, says the World Health Organisation

The Independent UK

Miracle baby born in Turkey earthquake rubble as mother trapped during labour dies

While the newborn is saved, the image of a father holding the hand of his dead 15-year-old daughter represents the agony of those of who have lost loved ones

Bangkok Post

WHO: Turkey, Syria quake could affect up to 23m

GENEVA: Up to 23 million people could be affected by the massive earthquake that has killed thousands in Turkey and Syria, the WHO warned on Tuesday, promising long-term assistance.

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO Says Syria, Already in Crisis, Needs Massive Humanitarian Aid after Quake

Senior officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that Syria's humanitarian needs where the highest after a major earthquake killed thousands there and in southern Türkiye. Adelheid Marschang, WHO Senior Emergency Officer, said Türkiye had a strong capacity to respond to the crisis but that the main…

Reuters

WHO says Syria, already in crisis, needs massive humanitarian aid after quake

Senior officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that Syria's humanitarian needs where the highest after a major earthquake killed thousands there and in southern Turkey.

The Guardian - UK

UK to send aid to Turkey and Syria despite budget ‘strain’, says minister

More than 70 rescue specialists and sniffer dogs to help with efforts after thousands killed in earthquake-hit region

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