As Israeli forces intensify their ground offensive in Gaza City, a UN official reveals the devastating humanitarian crisis, with thousands of civilians trapped and hospitals on the brink of collapse.
An alarming Ebola outbreak in Congo's Kasai province has prompted the World Health Organization to initiate vaccinations for exposed individuals and health workers. With 16 deaths reported, the urgency is palpable as limited vaccine supplies reach the affected area.
The World Health Organization has released its updated Essential Medicines Lists, adding crucial cancer and diabetes treatments, aiming to improve global health access.
In Gaza, a 9-year-old boy's silence speaks volumes about the horrors of starvation. Doctors reveal how thousands suffer as a humanitarian crisis unfolds, raising urgent questions about survival and health.
In a significant shift, Israel has announced a daily ten-hour pause in military operations in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery. As international criticism mounts over the dire situation, limited supplies have begun to reach the besieged population. The move comes amidst reports of hunger-related deaths, raising urgent concerns for civilians caught in the conflict.
The WHO has issued a critical alert about a potential chikungunya virus epidemic, reminiscent of the major outbreak 20 years ago. With over 5.6 billion people at risk, they urge immediate action to prevent a repeat of history.
On World TB Day, the WHO calls for urgent investment to maintain TB care services as funding cuts threaten progress made against the disease. With rising drug resistance and ongoing conflicts, millions are at risk.
A deadly and mysterious disease outbreak with Ebola-like symptoms has struck the Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising urgent concerns and prompting intensive investigations by health officials.