Unregulated Sexual Stimulants Flood West Africa
Unregulated sexual stimulants claiming to be herbal remedies or pharmaceuticals are flooding the region. Officials are scrambling to address the issue.
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Cases of Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Are Surging Globally: What to Know
Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen it before.
Sudan Hit by Its ‘Worst Cholera Outbreak’ in Years, Medical Charity Says
International charities warned that, left unchecked, the disease’s spread might exacerbate similar outbreaks across the African region for weeks or months to come.
Israel trying to deflect blame for widespread starvation in Gaza
Officials and ministers either deny that Palestinians are being affected by hunger or say it is not Israel’s faultMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIsrael is pursuing an extensive PR effort to remove itself from blame for the starvation and killi…
Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza
The World Health Organization accused Israel of attacking its site in central Gaza after the Israeli military expanded its operations in the city of Deir al-Balah.
Global outcry grows over Israel’s killing of starving civilians in Gaza
UN secretary general warns ‘last lifelines’ may soon collapse after Israeli forces attack WHO facilities in Deir al-BalahMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael is facing intensifying international condemnation for its killing of starving Palestinian c…
Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza City and Raids W.H.O. Offices
The aid agency says its buildings in the central part of the territory were attacked after the military targeted Deir al-Balah, which had largely been spared.
At least 72 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in past 24 hours as Unwra chief brands Gaza ‘hell on earth’ – as it happened
Head of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency says aid distribution points are a ‘sadistic death trap’Prof Nick Maynard is a consultant surgeon at Oxford university hospital who has been travelling regularly to Gaza for 15 years. He is currently volunteering w…
WHO says residence and main warehouse in Gaza hit by Israeli forces
Staff quarters attacked three times and four people detained, three temporarily, as IDF tanks enter Deir al-BalahThe World Health Organization has said the Israeli military attacked its staff residence and main warehouse in Deir al-Balah on Monday, com…
World Health Organization CISO on securing global health emergencies
In this Help Net Security interview, Flavio Aggio, CISO at the World Health Organization (WHO), explains how the organization prepares for and responds to cyber threats during global health emergencies. These crises often lead to an increase in phishin…