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Dialysis Patients in Gaza Face Dire Conditions Amid Healthcare Collapse

Israel's attack on hospitals and blockade of aid to the Gaza Strip has caused healthcare to collapse. The chronically ill are being mercilessly affected – hundreds of dialysis patients are said to have already died due to lack of treatment.
Dialysis Patients in Gaza Face Dire Conditions Amid Healthcare Collapse

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 Faces Major Staff Reductions Amid US Funding Withdrawal

Most Swedish Teens Consume Too Much Sugar, Experts Warn

Candy, soda, and cookies are not just for Easter. The majority of Swedish teenagers eat more sugar than recommended, shows a thesis in nutrition science.
Most Swedish Teens Consume Too Much Sugar, Experts Warn

Finland Considers Looser Alcohol Laws, Threatening Alko's Monopoly

Finland's government wants to liberalize the alcohol policy in the country further – but how it will look in practice is still unclear. Moreover, it can have major consequences for Alko, Finland's equivalent to Systembolaget, which risks going under.
Finland Considers Looser Alcohol Laws, Threatening Alko's Monopoly

WHO Backs Historic Agreement on Future Pandemic Preparedness

The World Health Organization (WHO) is backing a historic agreement on future pandemics, the UN agency announced in a statement. It puts an end to over three years of negotiations where the gap between rich and poor countries has been one of the key issues.
WHO Backs Historic Agreement on Future Pandemic Preparedness

WHO Warns 10% of Afghans May Lose Healthcare Due to US Aid Cuts

Over ten percent of Afghanistan's population may be forced to live without healthcare by next year's turn, due to the US's cut aid. This is warned by the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO Warns 10% of Afghans May Lose Healthcare Due to US Aid Cuts

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.
WHO Condemns Attack on Gaza's Last Functioning Northern Hospital

Three-Year-Old in Mexico Dies from Bird Flu, First Confirmed Case

A three-year-old girl in Mexico has died from bird flu, reports the country's health authorities. The girl, from the northern state of Coahuila, was Mexico's first confirmed case of bird flu, it was announced over the weekend.
Three-Year-Old in Mexico Dies from Bird Flu, First Confirmed Case

First Bird Flu Case in Mexico: Young Girl in Serious Condition

In Mexico, a person has for the first time been infected with bird flu, confirms the country's health authorities. A three-year-old girl is being treated in hospital and is reported to be in a serious condition.
First Bird Flu Case in Mexico: Young Girl in Serious Condition

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

The death toll after the earthquake in Myanmar almost a week ago has risen to 3,145, since rescue workers have found more bodies. .
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

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.
Woman Rescued 91 Hours After Myanmar Earthquake Kills 2,700

Myanmar Earthquake Claims Over 2,000 Lives, Thousands Injured

More than 2,000 people have been confirmed dead after Friday's earthquake in Myanmar, announces the country's military junta. Hundreds are reported to have died in mosques during Friday prayers.
Myanmar Earthquake Claims Over 2,000 Lives, Thousands Injured

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. .
WHO Faces Budget Cuts After US Withdrawal Decision

Burnout syndrome to be removed: "I think it will get better"

Tens of thousands of people are sick-listed every year for burnout syndrome. Now the diagnosis is disappearing.
Burnout syndrome to be removed: "I think it will get better"

Sharp increase in measles - highest in 25 years

The number of registered cases of measles doubled last year compared to the previous year and rose to 127,350 cases, the highest level in Europe in 25 years, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef. Almost half of those affected by the disease were children under five years old.
Sharp increase in measles - highest in 25 years

100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

No disease in Africa is deadlier than malaria – especially for children. But Donald Trump's cuts in US aid are weakening the fight against the infection, experts warn.
100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

Expert meeting in the USA on vaccines cancelled

The US drug authority FDA has unexpectedly cancelled a meeting with experts, where next year's influenza vaccine was to be discussed. .
Expert meeting in the USA on vaccines cancelled

The Alarm: Unknown Disease in Congo Kills Quickly

Over 50 people in Congo-Kinshasa have died from a still unknown disease, reports the World Health Organization (WHO) and doctors in the country. .
The Alarm: Unknown Disease in Congo Kills Quickly

Polio Vaccination Resumes in Gaza

Mass vaccination against the disease polio will be resumed in Gaza on Saturday, announces the World Health Organization WHO. Nearly 600,000 children will be vaccinated after poliovirus was once again detected in water samples in Gaza in December and January, discoveries that according to WHO "indicate ongoing presence in the environment, which exposes children to risks".
Polio Vaccination Resumes in Gaza

Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies, shutting out negotiating partners and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.
Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.
Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In several places, parents are fighting against the tradition.
Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

The UN Human Rights Council condemns Rwanda's support to rebel militias in eastern Congo-Kinshasa and will establish an expert group to investigate human rights violations. .
UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

Argentina Leaves the World Health Organization

Argentina is withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), announces a spokesperson for President Javier Milei. .
Argentina Leaves the World Health Organization
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