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Israel-Hamas war – live: Netanyahu declares ‘time for war’ as Israeli troops push deeper into Gaza City

Calls for a cease-fire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, says Netanyahu

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Palestine Red Crescent says Israel orders evacuation of al-Quds Hospital

The al-Quds Hospital currently shelters hundreds of patients and more than 12,000 displaced civilians in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023

🔴 Live: Israel must distinguish between Hamas and civilians in Gaza, US says

Israel must protect innocent Gaza residents by distinguishing between Hamas militants and civilians in the Palestinian territory, the White House warned on Sunday. The Israeli army said earlier in the day that it will be increasing troop numbers inside the Gaza Strip and reiterated calls for civilians in Gaza to…

France 24 · Oct 28, 2023

Chad's first dengue fever outbreak: what you should know

Chad has reported its first dengue outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The country’s health ministry declared an outbreak on 15 August and so far 1,342 suspected cases have been reported, 41 of them confirmed in the laboratory. One death was reported among the patients with lab-confirmed cases.…

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2023

Australian politician’s speech at tobacco conference in September allegedly in breach of WHO treaty

Exclusive: Discussion on panel came as federal government was developing reforms to address high rates of youth nicotine addiction

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023

Trusts accused of using foreign doctors as ‘cheap labour’

Foreign doctors can come to work at English hospital trusts to gain experience to implement in practice in their home countries.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

UN says Gaza fuel delivery needed now or support could stop – as Palestinians say healthcare has ‘collapsed’

'There has to be a way to get the fuel in otherwise everything can stop tomorrow,' says one official

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

How bombings, blockades and import bans caused Gaza’s water system to crumble

Gaza’s already rudimentary water network has been obliterated, with 2.2 million residents trying to get by on three litres a day

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

Gaza hospitals ceasing to function as water and fuel run out

Medics say some doctors forced to operate without anaesthesia and using vinegar in place of antiseptic

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Doctor warns Gaza wards could become ‘mass graves’ as a third of hospitals close over lack of power

Palestinian doctors forced to use washing up liquid to clean wounds, while UN chief warns of 'clear violations of international humanitarian law'

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023