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Biden defends Gaza hospital raid as Israel releases scant evidence of Hamas HQ

Biden gave tacit approval to the raid, claiming Hamas headquarters was hidden under the hospital

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

WHO declares loneliness as a pressing global health threat

WHO launches commission on social connection to address loneliness as global health threat. Led by U.S. Surgeon General and African Union youth envoy, commission of 11 advocates and ministers aims to promote social connection, analyze role in improving health, and outline solutions to build social connections. Loneliness has mortality effect…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

WHO says we can 'write the final chapter in the story of TB.' How close are we?

The pandemic brought notable setbacks in the effort to eradicate tuberculosis, which is likely to regain its notorious title of deadliest infectious disease in 2023. But there are signs of progress.

WEKU · Nov 16, 2023

WHO launches ‘first global initiative to tackle the epidemic of loneliness,’ with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy as co-chair

“For too long loneliness has existed behind the shadows, unseen and under-appreciated,” draining communities of their wellbeing, Murthy said. “Now we have an opportunity to change that."

Fortune · Nov 15, 2023

Health risks at home: a study in six African countries shows how healthy housing saves children's lives

Housing is a critical social determinant of health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines healthy housing as a shelter that supports physical, mental and social wellbeing.

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2023

Kiefer on seven-minute solos, working with Drake and bringing classic rock chords into jazz: "The chord progression in the right hand could be a The Who song, but in the left there’s another harmonic context"

We sit down with the Grammy-winning pianist and producer to talk over the making of his latest project, It's Ok, B U

MusicRadar · Nov 15, 2023

First Thing: Israeli military says it has entered Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital

World Health Organization ‘extremely worried’ for health workers and patients. Plus, rare stamp sells for record-setting $2m

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Israel launches strikes on Hezbollah-linked sites in Lebanon – as it happened

This blog has closed. You can read all our coverage of the Israel-Hamas war here and our latest full report here

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023

Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital forced to bury dead patients in ‘mass grave’

Hospital director says 179 bodies interred together in courtyard as Israeli forces encircle the facility.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2023

Winter rains bring further suffering to besieged people in Gaza

Rain and cold will lead to further increase in waterborne diseases, bacterial infections and diarrhoea in children, says WHO

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023