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WHO reports largest drop in child vaccination in around three decades

Pioneering research reveals how empathetic communication can help overcome hesitation to roll up their sleeves to protect health.

More than half the world faces high measles risk, WHO says

Cases last year were already up 79% to over 300,000, according to WHO data, - thought to represent just a fraction of the total.

By REUTERS
20/02/2024
 Palestinians seen outside Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip

Hamas: Nasser Hospital 'completely out of service' amid IDF operation

"It's gone completely out of service," the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry spokesperson Ashraf al-Qidra said.

By REUTERS
18/02/2024

China knew of COVID two weeks before telling world of deadly virus

In December, the findings were uploaded by Dr. Lili Ren to a database named GenBank operated by the US National Insititute of Health, the Journal reported.

WHO cancels delivery of medical supplies to north Gaza due to unsafe conditions

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it had been compelled to cancel a mission to bring medical supplies to northern Gaza on Sunday after failing to receive security guarantees.

By REUTERS
08/01/2024

Israel Health Min. praises WHO official who criticized Hamas

A senior WHO official recognizes Hamas as vicious terrorists and praises southern hospitals for quickly and skillfully treating the wounded.

Bacteria becoming increasingly resistant to drugs due to overuse

Antibiotics for common childhood infections are no longer effective in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This ineffectivity can easily spread all over the world.

Israeli Health Ministry professional chosen for WHO Executive Committee

The Head of the Health Ministry’s International Relations Division has been elected to the World Health Organization’s prestigious Executive Committee.

Rally of the Two Million

By ROI ABECASSIS
14/09/2023

Man tests positive for MERS in Abu Dhabi near Oman border - WHO

Cases of MERS-CoV - which can cause fever, coughing and shortness of breath, and in some cases can lead to pneumonia - have been recorded in 27 countries since 2012, according to WHO figures.

By REUTERS
26/07/2023
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