X

Keywords:


WHO Director-General Develops Tinnitus Following Israeli Airstrike in Yemen

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has reported developing tinnitus after experiencing an Israeli airstrike at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen. The incident occurred as Tedros and his team were preparing to depart following humanitarian discussions in the......

WHO Presses China for COVID-19 Origin Data on Fifth Anniversary

The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed calls for China to share crucial data about COVID-19's origins, five years after the virus first emerged in Wuhan. WHO emphasized this as both "a moral and scientific imperative," highlighting ongoing concerns about pandemic preparedness. China's......

Every Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life: Groundbreaking UCL Study Reveals Hidden Toll of Smoking

A recent study from University College London (UCL) has unveiled striking findings about the immediate impact of smoking on life expectancy. According to researchers, each cigarette consumed reduces a person's lifespan by approximately 20 minutes, with women losing slightly more time (22 minutes)......

Belgium Bans Disposable Vapes Starting January 2025

Belgium is set to become a trailblazer among European Union countries by banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2025. The decision, driven by health and environmental concerns, marks a significant step toward stricter tobacco regulations in the region. Belgian Health Minister......

Israeli Forces Strike Last Major Hospital in Northern Gaza, WHO Reports Facility "Out of Service"

The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned an Israeli military operation at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza that has effectively shuttered the region's last remaining major healthcare facility. The Friday raid has left dozens of medical staff and critically ill patients trapped inside......

UN Health Chief Caught in Yemen Airport Strike, Exposing Regional Tensions

A series of Israeli military strikes hit multiple locations across Yemen on Thursday, including Sanaa International Airport where World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was preparing to depart, according to Reuters. The attacks resulted in six fatalities and left 40 people......

Close Call: WHO Chief Narrowly Escapes Israeli Airstrike on Yemen Airport

On Thursday, a wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s primary airport, just moments before the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was about to board a flight there. The attack on Sanaa International Airport, located in the Houthi-controlled capital,......

Unprecedented Surge: Africa Faces Critical Mpox Outbreak with 69,000 Cases in 2024

The African continent is experiencing a severe public health challenge as Mpox cases reach alarming levels in 2024, with the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reporting over 69,000 cases and 1,260 fatalities. In a recent online briefing, Africa CDC's Chief of Staff and......

Mpox Cases in Africa Surpass 62,000 in 2024, with Over 1,200 Deaths

Mpox cases in Africa have surpassed 62,000 since the start of 2024, with more than 13,500 confirmed infections and 1,200 related deaths, according to a recent report from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The latest data highlights the gravity of the outbreak, as it......