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Morocco battles measles surge with urgent vaccination drive

Morocco is grappling with a significant surge in measles cases, with more than 20,000 infections and over 116 deaths reported since 2023. Health authorities and experts are raising concerns, emphasizing the critical need for vaccination to curb the spread of the disease.   A troubling resurgence......

US Confirms Withdrawal from WHO by 2026

The United Nations has confirmed that the United States will officially withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in January 2026. The announcement comes after the UN received formal communication from US President Donald Trump, signaling the decision to terminate US membership in the global......

Gaza doctors express relief, but remain concerned for the future after ceasefire

Following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that ended over 15 months of conflict, healthcare workers in Gaza, like Dr. Jamal Salaha, felt a sense of relief as the influx of casualties into hospitals slowed. Dr. Salaha, a general practitioner at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, noted that......

New Mpox Variant Detected in France

France has reported its first case of a new variant of the mpox virus, according to the health ministry. This comes weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) upheld its highest alert level regarding the ongoing epidemic. The confirmed case involves the clade 1b variant, identified in the Brittany......

Deadly Mpox Outbreak Claims Over 1,200 Lives in DR Congo's Health Crisis

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe Mpox outbreak that has resulted in 1,267 deaths in 2024, according to the country's Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene, and Social Welfare. The outbreak has affected over 55,300 people, with the disease maintaining a 2.28% fatality......

Israel Orders Evacuation of Critical Gaza Hospitals Amid Escalating Conflict

Israel has issued an immediate evacuation order for staff and patients from two of Gaza's most vital hospitals, Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya and al-Awda Hospital in Jabalia, due to the threat of military attacks. This directive has sparked international concern, especially from the United Nations,......

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)......

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