The Latest Breaking News from WHO

Hospitals in northern Gaza completely out of service: Health official

Gaza official says occupancy rate in hospitals in the region has reached 190 percent as they overflow with wounded.

Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2023

What is Gaza’s Indonesian hospital and why is Israel targeting it?

Gaza health ministry says Israeli forces are ‘laying siege’ to hospital and fear repeat of events at al-Shifa

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2023

South Africa to chair emergency BRICS summit on Gaza crisis

Tuesday's virtual meeting will be hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the hope of drawing up a common response to the Israel - Hamas conflict, now entering its seventh week.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 21, 2023

39 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Figured Out the Secret to Its Enduring Power

With the 5th Doctor's acclaimed regeneration story, 'Doctor Who' elevated itself to new levels. The new revival could stand to learn a lesson from it.

Inverse · Nov 20, 2023

43% increase in global measles deaths from 2021 to 2022; experts blame it on declining vaccination rates

Measles deaths up 43% globally in 2021-22 due to low vaccination rates; 33M children missed vaccine dose; 10 countries account for over half of missed doses; WHO urges urgent action to protect communities.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

"He's out cold. I think he's gone and eaten something he shouldn't have eaten": What happened the night a Who fan was pulled from the crowd to fill in for Keith Moon

In November 1973, 19-year-old Who fan Scott Halpin travelled to see the band play at San Francisco's Cow Palace. He ended up on stage

Louder · Nov 19, 2023

Who did it best? Doctor Who’s best Doctors, ranked from Ncuti Gatwa to Matt Smith

As Ncuti Gatwa leaves the Tardis for good, the question remains: who pulled off the ultimate regeneration? Let the battle commence

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2023

Gaza’s main hospital has become a ‘death zone’, says WHO

UN agency visits al-Shifa hospital after raid by Israeli forces who allege it is used by Hamas as a command centre

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Diseases spread in Gaza amid water and sewage crisis, cholera feared

Gastrointestinal diseases and respiratory and skin infections are rising amid Israel war, UN agencies say.

Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2023

31 premature babies are evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital to southern Gaza

A humanitarian assessment team, led by the World Health Organization, gained access to the hospital Saturday. Al-Shifa has just 25 health workers for the 291 remaining patients.

WEKU · Nov 19, 2023