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WHO to hold Ebola crisis meeting as death toll rises
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WHO to hold Ebola crisis meeting as death toll rises

The WHO will hold an emergency meeting on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is "deeply concerned" about the scale of the outbreak
This is Ebola: outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
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This is Ebola: outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

There is currently an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with around 250 suspected cases and about 80 deaths suspected to have been caused by the virus. There are six known variants of the Ebola virus, four of which can cause disease in humans
WHO's snus alarm: Young people are being targeted
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WHO's snus alarm: Young people are being targeted

The World Health Organization (WHO) is cracking down on tobacco giants' marketing of tobacco-free "white snus. " "Young people are being targeted through misleading methods," the UN agency writes in a report produced with researchers at Stanford University
French woman severely ill with hantavirus dismissed as anxiety
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French woman severely ill with hantavirus dismissed as anxiety

A French woman was examined by doctors on the research vessel Hondius and was told her symptoms were due to anxiety and stress. However, she was infected with hantavirus and is now in critical condition
Major efforts are being prepared as the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in the Canary Islands
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Major efforts are being prepared as the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in the Canary Islands

Spain is preparing extensive measures as the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in the Canary Islands. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is traveling to Tenerife to assist efforts to contain the spread of the infection, whose origin is unknown
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius now heading to Tenerife
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius now heading to Tenerife

The virus-stricken ship MV Hondius will be allowed to dock in Granadilla in southern Tenerife. From there, those on board, except those who are seriously ill, will be flown home, the Spanish government announced
WHO halts all evacuations of the sick and injured from Gaza
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WHO halts all evacuations of the sick and injured from Gaza

How to detect gestational diabetes earlier in pregnancy
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How to detect gestational diabetes earlier in pregnancy

More and more people are being diagnosed with gestational diabetes, which can lead to complications for both mother and baby. New, stricter recommendations from the National Board of Health and Welfare should lead to earlier testing and to more people receiving treatment
Sudan Military Retreats from Al-Fashir Amid Civil War Crisis
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Sudan Military Retreats from Al-Fashir Amid Civil War Crisis

Sudan's military acknowledges that it has gone into full retreat and lost the besieged city of al-Fashir – and thus the region of Darfur – in Sudan. Hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped as the paramilitary force RSF takes over the city
WHO Warns of Uncontrolled Spread of Infectious Diseases in Gaza
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WHO Warns of Uncontrolled Spread of Infectious Diseases in Gaza

The World Health Organization WHO warns that infectious diseases are spreading out of control in Gaza, as only 13 of Gaza Strip's 36 hospitals have any activity.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Infections Surge Globally, Warns WHO
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Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Infections Surge Globally, Warns WHO

The number of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections is skyrocketing, warns the World Health Organization, WHO. These findings are deeply disturbing, says Yvan J F Hutin at WHO
Trump Questions UN's Purpose in Critique at General Assembly
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Trump Questions UN's Purpose in Critique at General Assembly

In his speech in the UN, the President of the USA, Donald Trump, directed sharp criticism towards the world organization, and highlighted what he perceives as his own achievements. Today, just eight months into my administration, we are the hottest country in the whole world, he said
Ebola Cases Surge in Congo-Kinshasa Amid Ongoing Outbreak
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Ebola Cases Surge in Congo-Kinshasa Amid Ongoing Outbreak

The number of suspected cases of Ebola in the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased, from 28 to 68 over the past few days.
WHO Staff to Remain in Gaza City Despite Evacuation Orders
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WHO Staff to Remain in Gaza City Despite Evacuation Orders

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the organization's personnel will remain in Gaza City – despite Israel's military urging people to leave the place.
Gaza Toddler Shamm Finds New Hope with Treatment in Italy
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Gaza Toddler Shamm Finds New Hope with Treatment in Italy

Children are being killed and maimed in the Gaza Strip – and suffering from malnutrition. For two-year-old Shamm Qudeih, salvation came in the form of a trip to Italy
Russia Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan After Earthquake
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Russia Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan After Earthquake

Russia has sent a cargo plane with humanitarian aid to Afghanistan after the earthquake on Sunday where at least 2,200 people were killed.
HRW Urges Action on Israel's Gaza Blockade Amid Humanitarian Crisis
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HRW Urges Action on Israel's Gaza Blockade Amid Humanitarian Crisis

The international community must act due to the humanitarian situation under Israel's blockade of Gaza and the country's plans for the area, believes the human rights organization HRW. "Israel's blockade has exceeded military tactics and become a tool for extermination," says HRW chief Federico Borello
Gaza Faces Critical Shortage of Food and Medical Aid Amid Blockade
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Gaza Faces Critical Shortage of Food and Medical Aid Amid Blockade

Condemnations of Israel's blockade of aid shipments to Gaza are now coming from WHO and the UN's aid organizations. They warn that an acute shortage of food and medical aid can cost human lives
WHO Faces Major Staff Reductions Amid US Funding Withdrawal
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WHO Faces Major Staff Reductions Amid US Funding Withdrawal

The World Health Organization (WHO) is forced to lay off a significant part of the staff and scale down operations after the US withdrawal. Very painful decisions, says Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO Condemns Attack on Gaza's Last Functioning Northern Hospital
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WHO Condemns Attack on Gaza's Last Functioning Northern Hospital

Israel has attacked the al-Ahli hospital – which is said to be the last functioning one in northern Gaza Strip. A child died when the building was evacuated
Nearly 400,000 Displaced in Gaza as Ceasefire Collapses
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Nearly 400,000 Displaced in Gaza as Ceasefire Collapses

Up to 400,000 inhabitants in Gaza have become internally displaced persons in recent weeks, since Israel resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip.
Woman Rescued 91 Hours After Myanmar Earthquake Kills 2,700
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Woman Rescued 91 Hours After Myanmar Earthquake Kills 2,700

Colorful children's backpacks are scattered around the rubble. When the preschool collapsed in the massive earthquake on Friday, small children were buried under the debris
WHO Faces Budget Cuts After US Withdrawal Decision
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WHO Faces Budget Cuts After US Withdrawal Decision

The World Health Organization (WHO) must reduce its budget by a fifth following the USA's decision to leave the UN agency, according to an internal email that the news agency AFP has taken part of.
Polio Vaccination Resumes in Gaza
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Polio Vaccination Resumes in Gaza

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