Health
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Latest hunger data spotlights extent of famine risk in Gaza, Sudan and beyond
Dangerous levels of acute hunger affected a staggering 281.6 million people last year – the fifth year in a row…
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Heatwave deaths increased across almost all Europe in 2023, says UN weather agency
Climate change shocks caused record levels of disruption and misery for millions in Europe in 2023 with widespread flooding and…
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Pandemic experts express concern over avian influenza spread to humans
The ongoing global spread of “bird flu” infections to mammals including humans is a significant public health concern, senior UN…
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Hepatitis killing thousands daily, WHO warns in new report
The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according…
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Mother makes 200km emergency trip across rural Madagascar to save baby
A young mother in Madagascar has been describing how she was forced to make a 200km emergency journey on challenging…
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World News in Brief: Security Council condemns DR Congo attacks, cholera testing breakthrough, ‘my health, my right’ campaign
The UN Security Council on Friday strongly condemned the latest rise in attacks by the M23 rebel group in the…
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Sudan: Aid lifeline reaches Darfur region in bid to avert ‘hunger catastrophe’
Two aid convoys carrying lifesaving supplies have reached Sudan’s Darfurs for the first time in months, the UN World Food…
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WHO study shows $39 return for each dollar invested in fight against TB
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for a funding boost in tuberculosis (TB) screening and prevention programmes…
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Explainer: What is famine?
Amid growing global concerns over alarming hunger spikes in conflict-affected communities and talk of intensifying levels of food insecurity possibly…
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‘Historic milestone’ as child mortality hits record low of 4.9 million in 2022
The fight against child mortality has reached an historic milestone the UN announced on Wednesday with latest estimates revealing the…
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