World Health Day in Afghanistan: 18 Million People Depend on Health Aid – WHO

World Health Day in Afghanistan: 18 Million People Depend on Health Aid – WHO

Kabul (agencies) On World Health Day yesterday, the World Health Organization reported that 18 million people in Afghanistan depend on health aid. The organization added that access to quality health care remains a fundamental challenge in Afghanistan, according to the Afghan Khaama Press news agency. The organization emphasized equitable access to health services in Afghanistan, … Read more

World Health Organization Warns of Imminent Catastrophe in Occupied Palestinian Territories

World Health Organization Warns of Imminent Catastrophe in Occupied Palestinian Territories

Dr. Rick Pepperkorn, WHO representative in the occupied Palestinian territories, said during a video press conference that as the war enters its fifth month, the World Health Organization is deeply concerned about the unimaginable catastrophe that could be caused by the potential expansion of military operations in Rafah. Right now, 1.5 million people are crammed … Read more

World Health Organization faces severe challenges in supporting Gaza health system

World Health Organization faces severe challenges in supporting Gaza health system

Amal Allam wrote Thursday, February 1, 2024 01:39 AM Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said in a statement that the World Health Organization still faces severe challenges in supporting the health system and health workers in Gaza, and as of today, there are more than 100,000 Gazans either dead, injured … Read more

Tedros Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza to Save Failing Health System

Tedros Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza to Save Failing Health System

Tedros praised the medical workers in Gaza who continue to work under increasingly difficult conditions. He said in a post on the X platform, “The elimination of the health system in Gaza is a tragedy,” adding, “We continue to call for an immediate ceasefire.” Tedros stressed that “in the face of constant insecurity and the … Read more

Expert warns of evolving COVID symptoms as new variants emerge

Expert warns of evolving COVID symptoms as new variants emerge

Amal Allam wrote Friday, December 22, 2023 01:00 AM The Daily Express website revealed that while many of us are aware of the common symptoms of Corona disease that were prevalent at the beginning of the pandemic, they have changed with the advent of vaccines, as well as how the virus mutates, and as a … Read more

New Coronavirus Symptoms and Variants: What You Need to Know

Expert warns of evolving COVID symptoms as new variants emerge

The Daily Express website revealed that while many of us are aware of the common symptoms of Corona disease that were prevalent at the beginning of the pandemic, they have changed with the advent of vaccines, as well as how the virus mutates, and as a result you may experience different symptoms now compared to … Read more

World Health Organization Recognizes Noma as Neglected Tropical Disease

World Health Organization Recognizes Noma as Neglected Tropical Disease

In a pivotal step towards addressing one of the world’s most unrecognized health challenges, the World Health Organization today announced the inclusion of noma (oral cancer or gangrenous stomatitis) on its official list of neglected tropical diseases, the World Health Organization revealed. This resolution, recommended by the 17th meeting of the Strategic and Technical Advisory … Read more

Israeli Army Storms Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, Sparking Accusations of War Crimes and High Casualties

Israeli Army Storms Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, Sparking Accusations of War Crimes and High Casualties

The organization added that the team delivered medicines, surgical equipment, orthopedic tools, anesthetics, and drugs to the hospital, which is “currently operating at minimum” operational capacity. After turning it into a military target and surrounding it with tanks for days, the Israeli army stormed the Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza last month. The hospital became … Read more

Long-Term Effects of Influenza and Corona Infections: Study Findings

Long-Term Effects of Influenza and Corona Infections: Study Findings

Amal Allam wrote Saturday, December 16, 2023 07:36 PM A recent study revealed that influenza can cause long-term symptoms similar to Corona symptoms, as scientists discover that seasonal diseases can cause long-term effects as well, and University of Washington experts also found that respiratory problems were the most common. The British newspaper “Daily Mail” said … Read more

Influenza and Corona Long-Term Effects Study: Implications for Vaccination and Public Health

Long-Term Effects of Influenza and Corona Infections: Study Findings

A recent study revealed that influenza can cause long-term symptoms similar to Corona symptoms, as scientists discover that seasonal diseases can cause long-term effects as well, and University of Washington experts also found that respiratory problems were the most common. The British newspaper “Daily Mail” said that patients who were admitted to hospital due to … Read more