World Diabetes Day Shines Light on 830M Living with Diabetes
On November 14, World Diabetes Day drew global attention to the 830 million people affected by diabetes and spurred calls for action to address this growing crisis.
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Gang Violence Deepens Haiti’s Health Emergency
Gang violence is deepening Haiti’s health emergency as clinics shut down and patients struggle for care in newly affected regions.
WHO: Gaza at ‘Stock Zero’ for Essential Medical Supplies
WHO: Gaza at ‘stock zero’ for 42 medicines and vaccines; 64% of medical equipment out, no aid trucks in 11 weeks amid health crisis.
Zimbabwe Faces 180% Surge in Malaria Cases Amid Weather Shifts
Zimbabwe sees a 180% jump in malaria cases and a 218% rise in deaths in the first 17 weeks of 2025 amid rainfall, humidity and outdoor work.
10 killed in Gaza school airstrike as hospital is hit
Israeli airstrikes hit a Gaza school sheltering displaced families, killing at least 10, and a children’s hospital, pushing the healthcare system to breaking point.
WHO Reports 2,000 Wounded Amid Conflict in DRC’s Goma
WHO reports over 2,000 wounded and 45 deaths from fighting in Goma, DRC. Displacement raises risks of diseases like mpox, cholera, and measles.
Slovakian Doctors Threaten Mass Resignation Amid Healthcare Crisis
Slovakia’s healthcare system faces a potential collapse as over 3,000 doctors plan a mass resignation on New Year’s Eve, citing poor pay and working conditions.
Four Fatalities Linked to Kobayashi Pharma’s Cholesterol Supplement Spark Nationwide Concern
Four deaths linked to Kobayashi Pharma’s cholesterol-lowering supplement ignite public fear and prompt government recalls in Japan.
Health Crisis in the Balance: COP28 Must Tackle Climate’s Toll
COP28 must address the urgent climate-fueled health crisis driven by fossil fuels, impacting millions globally with extreme weather, food insecurity, and air pollution.
Al Awda Hospital in Gaza Faces Critical Medical Shortages Amid Intensified Conflict
Al Awda hospital, one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza, faces severe medical staff and oxygen shortages as intensified conflict continues, endangering countless civilians.