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🇵🇸🏥 World Health Organization officials voiced concern on Tuesday about the possible collapse of hospitals in southern #Gaza as the conflict intensifies around ... Show more #KhanYounis
The World Health Organization said it had been compelled to cancel a mission to bring medical supplies to northern Gaza after failing to receive security ... Show more
Brazil warns dengue cases could hit 5mn as extreme weather takes toll: Climate change and El Niño threaten ‘epidemic’ of mosquito-borne diseases in some regions ...
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Sean Casey, a World Health Organization official, describes the chaos at the Al-Aqsa Hospital in the Gaza Strip and urged for more protection for medical ... Show more
Cities with soda taxes saw sales of sugary drinks fall as prices rose, study finds
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Sean Casey, the World Health Organisation’s emergency and medical teams coordinator, recently visited Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza ... Show more
Masks may be required by staff and visitors in hospitals under new HSE guidance: Staff and visitors may be required to wear masks due to high rates of flu and ...
irishtimes.com/health/2024/01/04/hse-gives-green-light-for-wider-use-of-masks-in-health-facilities/
New antibiotic compound very exciting, expert says: A new antibiotic compound could help treat a bacterium the World Health Organization classes as a major ...
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Scientists discover new antibiotic that can eliminate killer bacteria: Scientists from Harvard University and Roche discovered a new way of targeting multi-drug ...
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New coronavirus variant JN.1 is spreading fast. Here’s what to know.: The WHO declared JN.1 a “variant of interest” as cases spread globally ...
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Quick Glance: JN.1 Variant: Latest on Covid Developments
- The JN.1 variant may be more transmissible, but does not cause more severe Covid cases.
- Covid cases are on the rise, driven by the JN.1 variant, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- JN.1 accounts for about 21% of Covid cases in the US, up from 8% just two weeks ago, according to the CDC.
- The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest', indicating genetic changes that could enhance its spread.
Only 5 doctors remain in one of Gaza’s last hospitals, warns WHO: Over one hundred casualties are arriving daily in the over-stretched hospital ...
politico.eu/article/only-5-doctors-remain-one-gazas-last-hospitals-warns-who-al-aqsa/
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its officials have condemned Israel’s attacks on the Al-Amal hospital on Wednesday.
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Israel war on Gaza live: Gaza becoming ‘uninhabitable’ – UN official: Martin Griffiths says “death and despair” a reality for Palestinians amid Israeli attacks ...
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Healthy exercise - how much do you actually need and what exactly?: Any physical activity is useful. But how much exercise do people actually need? And: Which ...
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Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) - Second edition
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Opinion: The World Health Organization estimates that 12bn working days are lost annually to depression and anxiety. Managers need to deal head on with mental ... Show more
Corona variant Pirola is "extremely insidious": New symptoms known: The coronavirus variant JN.1 (Pirola) is already responsible for every second Covid infection ...
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Quick Glance: Experts Warn of Covid Resurgence
- Experts recommend increased mask usage and vaccination rates.
- Covid infection rates are rising similarly to previous winters.
- The low number of masks and low vaccination rate among vulnerable individuals are concerning.
- Dr. Rivers notes that weekly hospitalizations are increasing more slowly than in previous years.
France gives preliminary green light to endometriosis saliva test: The "Endotest" is already available in several other European countries ...
euronews.com/next/2024/01/09/endometriosis-saliva-test-given-preliminary-green-light-by-french-authorities
🔴 Over 600 patients, including most health workers, have been forced to leave Al-Aqsa Hospital, says WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ... Show more aje.io/cffe97
War in the Middle East: Israel: One of Hamas leader Sinwar's hideouts found: In recent weeks, Israel's army claims to have found and destroyed a hideout of the ...
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WHO pandemic treaty: The world is threatened with a bureaucratic monster: The coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of suffering and enormous costs. Next time ...
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Hundreds missing from Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital amid Israeli bombardment: Attacks have seen waves of patients arriving at central Gaza hospital ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/8/location-of-staff-600-al-aqsa-hospital-patients-unknown-director
What is the new COVID-19 JN.1 variant causing a spike in cases?: A new strain of COVID-19 has emerged, and it's being blamed for a rise in cases and ...
9news.com.au/national/new-covid-strain-omicron-jn1-variant-what-is-it-everything-to-know-explainer/7d9e08ca-778d-46e3-a06c-0c3c1c078ace
WHO urges pandemic accord in 2024 after years of COVID-19 pain: GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday (Dec 26) the world needs ...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) describes alarming scenes at Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital and says the situation as "unacceptable ... Show more
Did you know that social isolation and loneliness have a profound impact on health and wellbeing? They’ve been linked to anxiety, depression ... Show more
COVID variant JN.1 listed as ‘variant of interest’ by World Health Organization: The CDC says current tests and treatments remain effective against it.
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U.N. to boost food ration for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
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New Year, new resolutions! What are your top tips for looking after your #MentalHealth in 2024? Share them with us!
Every year, more than 300 000 women die from cervical cancer. 90% of cervical cancer cases and deaths occur in low and middle-income countries ... Show more
Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hospitals strained after central Gaza strikes; U.S. hits militia groups in Iraq
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Revealed: The counties suffering most severe air pollution as cold spell sees huge spike due to lighting fires
independent.ie/irish-news/revealed-the-counties-suffering-most-severe-air-pollution-as-cold-spell-sees-huge-spike-due-to-lighting-fires/a1779097182.html
Probiotics and their health benefits (1): If you have recently had an illness or treatment that weakened your microbiome, probiotics will help rebuild it.
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Top COVID FAQs of 2023: Staying safe at home, flying tips, shot combos, new variant
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Protection against infectious diseases: The phenomenon of vaccination fatigue: Why do people not get vaccinated even though the medical benefits of vaccinations ...
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Cervical cancer: Cervical cancer develops in a woman's cervix (the entrance to the uterus from the vagina). Its primary cause is the infection with high-risk ...
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are no longer any functioning hospitals in the north of the Gaza Strip.
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Access to early diagnosis and treatment is ... Show more
UN Secretary-General: "The world is not yet prepared for a new pandemic": GENEVA. According to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the world is not yet ...
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The World Health Organization urged governments to ban all flavors of vapes as some substances they generate are known to cause cancer and because users are ... Show more
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WHO condemns deaths of patients: Israel allegedly destroyed clinic in Gaza Strip: According to Israel, Hamas has taken up residence in the Kamal Adwan Hospital ...
n-tv.de/politik/Israel-soll-Klinik-in-Gazastreifen-zerstoert-haben-article24607279.html
WHO teams deliver supplies to hospitals in Northern and Southern Gaza - New mass displacement of Palestinians fleeing fighting ... Show more
Northern Gaza Has No More Functioning Hospitals, the W.H.O. Says: Northern Gaza has no more functioning hospitals, the director general of the World Health ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/21/world/middleeast/gaza-hospitals-who.html
Advice for the public on COVID-19 – World Health Organization: Simple precautions to reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19.
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Hospitals, Patients, Staff: More than 1,200 Attacks on Healthcare: According to the WHO, there are more and more attacks on health facilities during military ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/krankenhaeuser-patienten-personal-mehr-als-1200-angriffe-auf-gesundheitswesen/100004419.html
COVID-19 vaccinations shift to regular immunization as COVAX draws to a close: Nearly 18 months after the first administration of a COVID-19 vaccine ...
who.int/news/item/19-12-2023-covid-19-vaccinations-shift-to-regular-immunization-as-covax-draws-to-a-close
UN estimates 50,000 pregnant women in besieged Gaza Strip: The United Nations estimates that around 50,000 pregnant women are currently living in the besieged ...
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War in the Middle East: WHO accuses Israel of destroying hospital in Gaza: The World Health Organization is appalled by the attack on a hospital - Israel rejects ...
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Live blog: ++ UN General Assembly calls for ceasefire in Gaza ++: The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution by a large majority calling for an immediate ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Military Mistakenly Kills 3 Hostages in Gaza
- The Israeli military mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip.
- The army found the hostages and erroneously identified them as a threat.
- The deaths occurred in the Shijaiyah area of Gaza City, where troops have engaged in fierce battles against Hamas militants in recent days.
- The U.S. and Israel were discussing a timetable for scaling back intense combat operations in the war against Hamas, even though they agree the overall fight will take months.
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Monkeypox is back in Germany: RKI recommends vaccination: The disease monkeypox, now officially called Mpox, has recently been forgotten. The Robert Koch ...
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The World Health Organisation has cancelled a medical supply run into northern Gaza because it hadn't received security guarantees ... Show more
Universal Health Coverage Day 2023: Universal Health Coverage Day on 12 December is the annual rallying point for the growing movement for health for all ...
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Last weeks to submit your short film to the 2024 #HealthForAll Film Festival.
Pick a #Film4Health category:
🎬 Universal Health Coverage
🎬 Health Emergencies
🎬 Better Health ... Show more
Dr @mvankerkhove talks about the current surge in respiratory diseases #COVID19 and JN.1 subvariant.
WHO continues to assess the situation ... Show more
Covid JN.1 Variant Is Driving More Than Half of Cases: What to Know as Infections Rise
wsj.com/health/jn1-covid-variant-symptoms-8b6d3681
From new vaccines to improved diagnostic tests: Here are some key health innovations in 2023
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Nourishing your mind is as essential as feeding your body! 🧠✨
Here are some steps you can take to protect your mental health:
💜 Open up to someone close ... Show more
🔴 The World Health Organization (WHO) says that nine hospitals in the south and four in the north of the besieged Gaza Strip are operational ... Show more aje.io/5jzsfr
2024 to witness leaps in science: UK journal: LAHORE: The rise of ChatGPT had a profound effect on science this year. Its creator, OpenAI in San Francisco ...
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China air pollution worsens for first time in decade: China's air pollution worsened in 2023, the first time it has done so in a decade, a study said.
rte.ie/news/world/2023/1222/1423382-china-air-pollution/
Last weeks to submit your short film to the 2024 Health for All Film Festival. 🎬 Send your submissions before 31 January 2024 ... Show more www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/how-to-apply-for-the-health-for-all-film-festival
Solidarity clouds loom over global health threats as 2023 ends: The injustice evident in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout exposed deep inequities in global health ...
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2023/12/26/solidarity-clouds-loom-over-global-health-threats-as-2023-ends.html
It's International #MigrantsDay Migration has always been a part of human history, with people moving to seek better opportunities and escape conflicts ... Show more
Amidst difficulties, the year 2023 also saw inspiring public health successes. 🎉🙌🎖Let’s keep the momentum, no matter what, and champion health for all ... Show more
Vaccines save lives.
WHO recommended new vaccines to prevent malaria, dengue, and meningitis.
The meningitis vaccine is expected to be more affordable and ... Show more
‘Bloodbath’: Israel continues to target Gaza hospitals and civilians: No let up in Israel’s onslaught despite mounting calls for a truce and aid deliveries.
aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/18/bloodbath-israel-keeps-hitting-gaza-hospitals-amid-international-uproar
Quick Glance: Israel-Hamas Conflict and Gaza News: Latest Updates
- The United States has pledged to lead a group to defend the area against the militia, the Houthis, who have attacked commercial vessels with missiles and drones in recent weeks.
- The most successful Red Sea attack was over a week ago when the Houthis struck a Norwegian tanker with a missile, causing a fire, raising concerns of a broader conflict in the region.
- The attacks have raised concerns of a broader conflict in the region as Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip has continued for over two months, killing about 20,000 people.
- Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said the attacks threaten commerce, endanger mariners, and violate international law.
World Medical Association urges strict regulations on e-cigarettes to protect youth
helsinkitimes.fi/themes/themes/health-a-wellbeing/24640-world-medical-association-urges-strict-regulations-on-e-cigarettes-to-protect-youth.html
Could Christmas drive up West Midlands measles cases?: The "misery" caused by measles is entirely preventable, say health officials.
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Humanitarian situation in Gaza: Now people are begging for water: The situation in the Gaza Strip is becoming unbearable for the civilian population: hospitals ...
zeit.de/gesundheit/2023-12/humanitaere-lage-gaza-feuerpause-hilfsgueter-krankenhaeuser
“Patients were crying out in pain but they were also crying out for us to give them water.”
Sean Casey, World Health Organization Emergency Medical Teams ... Show more
“I’m running out of words to describe how bad it is.”
While speaking to Sky News on Tuesday, World Health Organization spokesperson Dr Margaret Harris said ... Show more
Gaza healthcare workers ‘taken’ by Israeli forces, says doctor, amid ‘horrendous conditions’ at hospitals
cnn.com/2023/12/13/middleeast/gaza-kamal-adwan-hospital-doctors-idf-intl/
LIVE: WHO briefs media on the health situation in GazaWorld Health Organization representative in occupied Palestinian territory ... Show more #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #Palestinian #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #live #Reuters #News www.reuters.com/
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