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Morocco's Mpox Strategy: A Model for Effective Health Response

Morocco's Health Minister convened a pivotal meeting with experts to evaluate the nation's response to the mpox outbreak, following the World Health Organization's global emergency declaration. In alignment with royal directives, Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb led discussions with the......

Sudan's Health Crisis Deepens: Cholera Claims 300 Lives Amid Rising Dengue and Meningitis Concerns

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has precipitated a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbating the spread of infectious diseases and claiming hundreds of lives. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization (WHO) official, revealed on Friday that cholera has resulted in over 300 fatalities, with 11,327 cases......

Global Health Alert: Novel Mpox Strain Emerges in Europe, WHO Anticipates Spread

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the potential increase in imported Clade 1 mpox cases across Europe. This announcement comes on the heels of Sweden's confirmation of the first such case outside of Africa on Thursday. In a statement released by the WHO's European......

Gaza's Health Crisis: UN Agencies Call for Urgent Action

In a stark warning issued today, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other United Nations humanitarian agencies have urgently called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza. Their primary concern is to facilitate a critical mass vaccination campaign aimed at averting a potential polio outbreak......

Exodus from Khan Younès: 150,000 Palestinians Flee Amid Unrelenting Bombardments

Over 80% of Gaza Under Evacuation Orders or Declared No-Go Zones Amidst a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis, the Gaza Strip witnessed one of its largest single-day displacements on Monday, July 22, as more than 150,000 residents fled Khan Younès. This mass exodus, reported by the United......

Deadly Nipah Virus Claims Young Life in Kerala, Authorities on High Alert

In a concerning development that has put health officials on edge, a 14-year-old boy in Kerala, southern India, has succumbed to the rare and deadly Nipah virus. This tragic incident has prompted local authorities to implement swift and comprehensive preventive measures to contain any potential outbreak. Veena......

Moroccan Health Minister Reveals Over 54,000 AstraZeneca Vaccine Side Effects

In an official statement on Monday, Moroccan Minister of Health and Social Protection Khalid Ait Taleb revealed that 54,423 Moroccans have experienced side effects linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This disclosure followed a parliamentary inquiry by Naima Elfathaoui of the Justice and Development......

Gambia Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation, Thwarting Decriminalization Efforts

In a landmark victory for human rights and the protection of women and girls, Gambia's parliament has resoundingly upheld the nation's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). The decision, reached after months of heated debate and intense international pressure, maintains the integrity of the......

Gaza's Untold Toll: A Harrowing Glimpse into the Aftermath

A study published in the esteemed Lancet journal reveals the far-reaching consequences of Israel's military offensive in Gaza, painting a grim picture of the true death toll, which could potentially exceed a staggering 186,000 lives. This figure extends far beyond the official counts. According......