(2025-01-16). 'Everyone copes differently. I choose faith'. haaretz.com Miri Ben Ami, whose son Yosef Chaim Ohana was abducted from the Nova festival and is held in Gaza, has been selling books by Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav at Hostage Square since he was taken. 'I believe that thanks to faith, my son and all the hostages will come home,' she says…
(2025-01-16). Tanzania dismisses reports of deadly disease outbreak. plenglish.com Dar es Salaam, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The news of an outbreak in Tanzania of the deadly Marburg fever, a disease similar to Ebola, was denied after the results of clinical tests on suspected cases were released.
(2025-01-16). UN braces for impact of Trump's second term. america.cgtn.com 
The United Nations is bracing itself for the worst case scenario should the Donald Trump administration decide to cut funding to the organization.
| During his first term, Trump suspended funding for the U.N. health and family planning agencies and withdrew from its cultural organization and top human rights body.
| Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York about what the next four years could potentially hold.
(2025-01-16). Lebanon: Hostilities Wreak Havoc on Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Teacher Ahmed Awada inspects his school that was damaged by an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon, November 29, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Bilal Hussein | (Beirut) — The 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah had devastating impacts on civilians in Lebanon and included scores of apparent war crimes and laws of war violations, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.Between October 2023 and December 2024, Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed more than 4,000 people, including more than 240 children, 220 health and rescue workers, and 700 women. T…
(2025-01-16). Israel, Hamas trade accusations on finalization of cease-fire, hostage release deal. haaretz.com HOSTAGE TALKS: Israel, Hamas agreed to hostage/cease-fire deal, officials from Israel, Egypt and the U.S. say; Senior U.S. official: Five female Israeli soldiers expected to be freed on Sunday ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says 81 people were killed and 188 wounded over the last 24 hours ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF, Shin Bet say they carried out strike in West Bank's Jenin ‚ñ ICC: Italy won't enforce ICC warrants against Netanyahu if he visits the country, Italian ministers say…
(2025-01-16). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Around 25,000 walk out in Belgium against government proposal to raise pension age to 66 and increase number of qualifying years; retired teachers, social security and telecom workers in Iran demand pensions that keep up with the rising cost of living, while wood and paper workers in Rezvanshahr protest unpaid wages; healthcare workers including doctors, nurses and ancillary staff at hospital in South Africa strike after lack of adequate water supply for 20 days…
(2025-01-16). NHS worker in Britain speaks out against Labour privatisation. wsws.org Starmer's Labour government is risking patient safety by shifting burdens instead of solving systemic issues. Though he claims, "I'm not interested in putting ideology before patients," his plan reflects a Thatcherite push toward a two-tier healthcare system.
(2025-01-16). Ingredients for healthy longevity | Recipe: Lentil curry. anabaptistworld.org The New Year is a natural time of reflection and renewed focus on what is life giving. As a dietitian who works as a health and wellness coach, it is my busiest season. Many clients are interested in making food related changes this time of year. Interested in free, unsolicited dietary advice? Read on. If …
(2025-01-16). Ingredients for healthy longevity | Recipe: Lentil curry. anabaptistworld.org The New Year is a natural time of reflection and renewed focus on what is life giving. As a dietitian who works as a health and wellness coach, it is my busiest season. Many clients are interested in making food related changes this time of year. Interested in free, unsolicited dietary advice? Read on. If …
(2025-01-16). Plastic Pollution: A Growing Threat to Bangladesh's Environment. pressenza.com Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental issue in Bangladesh, exacerbated by rapid urbanization, inadequate waste management infrastructure, and a lack of widespread recycling practices. With increasing plastic waste generation, especially in urban centers like Dhaka and Chattogram, the country faces dire environmental and health consequences. As the problem grows, the need for a sustainable solution to manage plastic waste has never been more urgent. | By Md Biozid Jessorey | Rising Plastic Waste and the Role of Urbanization | Bangladesh's urban population is steadily increasing, leading to a su…
(2025-01-16). NDA yet to establish magnitude of problem caused by therapeutic food. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) has said that they are yet to determine whether everyone who used Replenish, a ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) prescribed for the severely malnourished experienced adverse reactions. This revelation comes after the Ministry of Health issued a notice to Chief Administrative Officers across the country …
(2025-01-16). North Korea: No Easing of Systemic Rights Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The town of Chunggang, North Korea, as seen from the Chinese border town of Linjiang, February 29, 2024. | © 2024 PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images | (Bangkok) — North Korea's government under Kim Jong Un in 2024 retained repressive Covid-19-era policies that restrict movement and trade and blocked humanitarian organizations from entering the country, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the world, Executive Director Ti…
(2025-01-15). Quezon City Leads Fight against Cervical Cancer with Landmark Community-Based Screening Program. pressenza.com 
Quezon City, Philippines — Cervical cancer, a disease affecting the cervix, is both preventable and curable when detected early. Despite this, cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer among Filipino women, claiming the lives of more than half of the 8,549 women diagnosed each year amounting to approximately 4,380 deaths. | In response to the urgent need for cervical cancer prevention in the Philippines, Quezon City unveiled a groundbreaking community-based cervical cancer screening program on January 15, 2025, cementing its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer as a public health burden. Th…
(2025-01-15). Fiction to reality: Will the U.S. ever embrace insect cuisine? grist.org 
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(2025-01-15). Don't Appear Weak! counterpunch.org 
"Since his death, Jimmy Carter has been lauded for brokering the Camp David Accords and for his post-White House mission to help the poor and battle disease. But glossed over amid all the tributes is the burdensome legacy that Mr. Carter left for his Democratic Party: a presidency long caricatured as a symbol of ineffectiveness
(2025-01-15). Gianforte's Lawsuit Against Yellowstone is a Crybaby Move. counterpunch.org 
Let's be clear: Gianforte's lawsuit doesn't represent Montanans, but rather Montana livestock interests. The vast majority of Montanans want wild, migratory buffalo restored in our state. The brucellosis boogey-man argument is old and is full of holes. The disease was brought to North America through invasive cattle. Brucellosis entered the Yellowstone buffalo herds by erroneous
(2025-01-15). Israeli Drone Strike Kills Six Palestinians in the Jenin Refugee Camp. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assassinated six Palestinians, including a child, on Tuesday, after a drone strike targeted a group of citizens in the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern occupied West Bank. | The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that six Palestinians were killed and three others were injured as a result of the Israeli airstrike; the Ministry reported that four slain citizens arrived at the Jenin Governmental Hospital, while two others arrived at the Ibn Sina Hospital in Jenin. | The Ministry…
(2025-01-15). In Gaza, fifteen children disabled a day in Israeli attacks. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-01-15). Indonesia develops domestic production of medicines to improve health care sustainability. tvbrics.com 
In collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health is advocating for the local production of 22 key drug raw materials…
(2025-01-15). Iran leads Middle East in medical ethics research. tvbrics.com 
The Ministry of Health praised the dedication of medical professionals and their commitment to ethical practices and patient welfare…
(2025-01-15). Patients are dying because of profit-driven political decisions — so in 2025, EveryDoctor is stepping things up. thecanary.co In 2025, campaign group EveryDoctor is stepping up its work to save the NHS from privatisation, and build a functioning, flourishing healthcare system for patients and staff alike. However, there's work to do. The group wants to grow its following from thousands, to a vibrant patient and staff community of millions. It feels it will […] | By
(2025-01-15). Patients are dying because of profit-driven political decisions — so in 2025, EveryDoctor is stepping things up. thecanary.co In 2025, campaign group EveryDoctor is stepping up its work to save the NHS from privatisation, and build a functioning, flourishing healthcare system for patients and staff alike. However, there's work to do. The group wants to grow its following from thousands, to a vibrant patient and staff community of millions. It feels it will […] | By
(2025-01-15). Cuban expert points to accessible tourism. plenglish.com In his usual commentary on the Facebook network, the scholar refers to the fact that this type of travel could generate income close to 90 billion dollars this year, according to a study by Emerald Insight. | He said that traveling is a gateway to new experiences and perspectives, but represents a world of obstacles and limited options for more than a billion people living with disabilities. | With an aging world population and increasing health problems, the demand for accessible tourism options is more pressing than ever. A study by Emerald Insight, he reiterated, indicates that the accessible tourism market co…
(2025-01-15). Australia: Hundreds of public hospital psychiatrists resign to demand increased staffing and decent wages. wsws.org The mass resignations are another expression of the rising opposition of health and other state sector workers to the Labor's pay caps and its ongoing attacks on public health.
(2025-01-15). Six-Point Plan to Cure the NHS. expose-news.com Britain now has no effective national health care. Dr. Vernon Coleman provides a six-point plan to turn the National Health Service's ("NHS'") woes around in one day. They include GPs providing 24/7 …
(2025-01-15). Police to launch crack down on tobacco smokers in Gulu city. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has issued a stern warning and announced plans to launch a crackdown on tobacco smokers in Gulu City. Dr. Enock Kabanda, the Uganda Police Mental Health Focal Point Person, made the announcement during an awareness meeting organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The session …
(2025-01-15). UK Covid Inquiry begins to hear evidence on vaccines. expose-news.com Module 4 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, focusing on the development of Covid-19 vaccines and the implementation of the vaccine rollout programme across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, is finally taking …
(2025-01-15). Bill Gates' Foundation Tax-Exempt Status Faces Court Showdown Amid Vaccine Profit Allegations. globalresearch.ca In a legal confrontation with potential far-reaching implications, Floridian and head of The World Peace Through Education Foundation, Inc, William S. Scott has filed an appeal and petition for a Writ of Mandamus against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in …
(2025-01-15). WV Governor Scraps DEI, Signs Vaccine Exemptions on Second Day in Office. truthout.org West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a series of executive orders on his second day in office, including measures to allow religious exemptions for school vaccinations and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within state government. These actions have elicited criticism from state leaders and activists, including West Virginia Democratic Party Chair… |
(2025-01-15). COVID surge underway in Bolivia and Peru. wsws.org The new surge, in countries with the world's highest death rates from COVID-19, shows the continuing threat posed by the deadly virus.