Urgent plea for aid as Thalassemia crisis hits Eastern Afghanistan
The situation has reached a critical juncture. Families of affected individuals are reporting dire shortages of both medical resources and financial assistance.
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Thailand confirms first case of mutated mpox strain, raises global health concerns
This strain has been identified as more severe and transmissible than previous mpox variants.
WHO reports 11 new polio cases in Afghanistan
The new cases were identified in areas where vaccination coverage has been historically low, underlining persistent gaps in immunization efforts. The WHO's report indicates that these cases emerged primarily in regions with limited access to health services, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and instability.
WHO to dispatch over one million polio vaccines to Gaza
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Secretary-General, emphasized the seriousness of the situation in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Afghan public health minister engages with WHO officials to focus on polio eradication
Afghan Public Health Minister Noor Jalal Jalili has engaged in high-level discussions with officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) with WHO officials for the cause of Polio eradication.
E-cigarettes bite the dust in Indonesia: new tax smothers booming industry
This move, announced by the Finance Ministry on December 30th, 2023, aims to both discourage vaping and bolster state coffers, sending ripples through the industry and sparking debate amidst a haze of health and economic considerations.
Airstrike Targeting Gaza Hospital, Ignites International Outcry
The estimated death toll in Palestine has surpassed 3,000, and an additional 500 lives are unaccounted for following the hospital explosions. The exact number remains elusive. This tragedy unfolded as a fully functional hospital, filled with healthcare providers and patients, was targeted by the Israeli military.