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Argentina Plans to Leave WHO Following US Decision

Argentina has announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), mirroring a similar move by the United States last month. President Javier Milei’s office confirmed the decision, citing fundamental disagreements over health policies, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spokesman......

Sudan Army Chief Reaffirms Determination to Eliminate RSF after Key Victory

Sudan's top military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, made a significant visit to the military headquarters in Khartoum after government forces reportedly ended a prolonged siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This marked his first appearance at the site since the conflict......

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......

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......

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)......

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......