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India’s dementia emergency: 9 million cases, set to double by 2036, but systems unprepared

Lakshmi (name changed), a school headmistress, was well-known for her warmth, boundless energy and legendary parties. A few years after retirement, she began to wane with mild signs of cognitive decline, which quickly deteriorated into dementia after the loss of her husband.

Newslaundry

WHO Says Malnutrition Reaching 'Alarming Levels' In Gaza

Malnutrition rates are reaching "alarming levels" in the Gaza Strip, the World Health Organization warned Sunday, saying the "deliberate blocking" of aid was entirely preventable and had cost many lives.

International Business Times

Middle East crisis live: malnutrition in Gaza on ‘dangerous trajectory’, says WHO, as airdrops of aid begin – as it happened

WHO calls for urgent, sustained efforts to flood the Gaza Strip with food after Israeli military announces pause in activity

The Guardian - AU

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Tributes paid to Sir David Nabarro, the World Health Organisation’s special envoy for Covid-19

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The Independent UK

Long-COVID, viruses and ‘zombie’ cells: new research looks for links to chronic fatigue and brain fog

Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms. These include chronic fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, dizziness, muscle or joint pain and gut problems. And many of these symptoms worsen after exercise, a phenomenon known as post-exertional malaise.

The Conversation

Sir David Nabarro, WHO’s special envoy for Covid-19, dies aged 75

The World Health Organisation’s director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was ‘deeply shocked and saddened’.

Evening Standard

'Famine', 'Starvation': The Challenges In Defining Gaza's Plight

The United Nations and NGOs are warning of an imminent famine in the Gaza Strip -- a designation based on strict criteria and scientific evidence.

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David Nabarro, British physician who led UN response to Ebola and COVID-19, dies

Dr. David Nabarro, a British physician who led the U.N. response to some of the biggest health crises in recent years, including bird flu, Ebola and the coronavirus pandemic, has died

The Independent UK

What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?

The Nipah virus is particularly deadly and has spread following transmission from animals.

Al Jazeera

Rising number of doctors among hundreds of medical staff detained in Gaza, say rights groups

Detention of Dr Marwan al-Hams by Israeli undercover unit on Monday takes number of doctors being held to 28, says Healthcare Workers Watch

The Guardian - UK

Brussels, my love? The battle for the budget - who wins, who loses?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the launch of the EU budget deliberations, attempts to raise taxes on tobacco and alcohol and the major escalation in Europe's scrutiny of the fast fashion business model.

Euronews

What is West Nile virus? Symptoms and advice after deaths in Italy

There have been 32 confirmed cases of the virus in Italy so far this year

The Independent UK

What is chikungunya virus, and should we be worried about it in Australia?

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised concerns about a surge in the number of cases of a mosquito-borne viral infection called chikungunya.

The Conversation

Dozens of ready meals pulled from shelves in Ireland after adult dies from listeriosis

Health authorities are investigating an ‘extensive outbreak’ after identifying nine cases

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The Guardian - UK

Meet Nigeria’s human flycatchers luring bloodsucking insects in the name of science

People are the best option to capture black flies that cause the incurable disease of river blindness

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‘It’s A Mass-Starvation, And It’s Man-Made’: Gaza’s Hunger Crisis Death Toll Hits 111

“Families are no longer asking for enough; they are asking for anything.”

Al Jazeera

Hunger crisis deepens in Gaza as 10 more starvation deaths reported

Aid groups warn of ‘mass starvation’ in Gaza amid blockade, while Israeli attacks kill dozens of others across enclave.

International Business Times

WHO Chief Says 'Large Proportion' Of Gaza's People 'Starving'

The World Health Organization's chief warned Wednesday of widespread starvation in Gaza, saying food deliveries into the war-ravaged Palestinian territory were "far below what is needed for the survival of the population".

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International Business Times UK

Listeria Contamination Concerns Spark US Tuna Recall: How Serious Is Listeriosis?

Dozens of tuna salad products have been recalled from stores in seven US states due to possible listeria contamination, a bacteria that can lead to deadly infections like listeriosis.

Radio France Internationale

US poised to quit Unesco again, amid Trump's push to scale back global ties

The United States is preparing to withdraw from Unesco, the United Nations’ cultural and educational agency. The decision is part of President Donald Trump's broader approach to reducing US involvement in international organisations he has previously criticised.

Euronews

Over 1,000 aid-seekers killed in Gaza since May, UN human rights office says

In January, Israel banned the main UN organisation delivering aid to Palestinians in Gaza, UNRWA, from operating, claiming the agency turned a blind eye to Hamas members in its ranks.

The Guardian - UK

Trump pulls US out of Unesco in blow for UN culture and education agency

White House cites Unesco’s focus on ‘divisive social and cultural causes’ in latest withdrawal from global bodies

The Guardian - UK

At least 72 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in past 24 hours as Unwra chief brands Gaza ‘hell on earth’ - as it happened

Head of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency says aid distribution points are a ‘sadistic death trap’

The Independent UK

WHO says Israeli forces attacked its Gaza facilities and detained staff

Broader Israeli assault across Gaza leaves at least 130 Palestinians dead and over 1,000 wounded over 24 hours

International Business Times UK

The World Population Is Aging: Key Challenges That Arise As Life Expectancy Increases And Birth Rates Decline

The world's ageing population is reshaping society, with people over 65 soon to outnumber children—here's what's causing it and how leaders are responding.

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