(2024-01-26). Pollution and lack of water in Gaza causes disease outbreaks. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) Sixty-six percent of the population of the Gaza Strip suffers from water-borne diseases, such as cholera and viral gastroenteritis, the Palestinian Authority for Environmental Quality revealed.
(2024-01-26). Anthrax, FMD breakout in Ankole region. independent.co.ug 
Isingiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in the Ankole region are troubled by a fresh outbreak of highly contagious anthrax and foot and mouth disease (FMD). The two diseases have been reported and confirmed in the districts of Kiruhura, Mbarara, Kazo, Isingiro, Ibanda, and Sheema. The outbreak of the two diseases was confirmed by both …
(2024-01-26). Parliament demands details as livestock quarantine extends to 32 districts. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries — MAAIF to explain the progress made in containing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). In his communication during a plenary sitting on Thursday, Tayebwa observed that a section of farmers across the country have …
(2024-01-25). Aviation authorities brace for record number of passenger trips during holiday. ecns.cn Beijing Capital International Airport is gearing up to accommodate an increased number of international passengers during the upcoming 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, as China's civil aviation industry continues its recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic.
(2024-01-26). Israel Keeps Hospitals in Khan Younis Under Siege. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Palestinian Resistance Movement (Hamas) accused Israeli forces of encircling and paralyzing the hospitals in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. | RELATED: | The Health Ministry said that the Israeli army's besiegement has rendered the hospitals in Khan Younis completely paralyzed and hindered the movement of ambulances. | Israel conducted 21 attacks against families in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, r…
(2024-01-26). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 111: Hospitals Under Siege. popularresistance.org In Khan Younis, Palestinians continue to face constant Israeli attacks, including those on medical centers, further crippling Gaza's healthcare infrastructure and institutions. | The Israeli military has put several medical complexes under siege in Khan Younis, the second-largest city in Gaza, located in the southern district. | At Nasser Hospital, The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reports that "no one can enter or exit" because of the nearby bombardment . | In addition to about 400 dialysis patients at Nasser Hospital who cannot access treatment, hundreds of wounded people, sick…
(2024-01-26). Israel fires on Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid, killing or injuring 170. wsws.org This attack in Gaza City came as Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 200 deaths in Israeli attacks on civilians over a 24-hour period from Wednesday to Thursday.
(2024-01-26). New round of Universal Health Coverage policies lies ahead despite missed targets. peoplesdispatch.org The WHO Executive Board is poised to propose enhanced Universal Health Coverage policies despite disappointing outcomes. UHC-based policies are failing in achieving the goals of increased access to healthcare and financial protection from health expenditure…
(2024-01-26). French parliament considers constitutionalization of right to abortion. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-01-26). Influenza cases remain at high but stable level. ecns.cn Multiple respiratory pathogens will continue to circulate around the country for the rest of this winter and spring, despite the current spread dominated by the influenza virus trending downward, health officials said on Thursday.
(2024-01-26). Partnership stressed to combat climate change. ecns.cn As the world's two largest emitters of greenhouse gases, the United States and China need to build trust to address climate change and its impact on public health despite geopolitical tensions, experts said.
(2024-01-26). Malaria victory that's a blueprint for Africa. independent.co.ug 
Cabo Verde has achieved a WHO-certified malaria-free status, showcasing the power of strategic health planning. The achievement inspires African nations as more countries pursue malaria elimination BIRD STORY| BONFACE ORUCHO | Cabo Verde, a country that comprises a group of Islands of the West African coast in the central Atlantic Ocean, has achieved a significant milestone in …
(2024-01-26). It's time for Canadian environmental groups to talk about war. canadiandimension.com Ignoring the ecological impacts of war impedes our ability to adequately respond to the planetary health crisis.
(2024-01-25). Healthy China-Japan ties urged. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang called on Thursday for joint efforts from both China and Japan to uphold the principles of peace, friendship and cooperation in order to bring bilateral ties back on the track of healthy and stable development.
(2024-01-25). Health officials say respiratory illnesses not a serious concern for holiday travelers. ecns.cn Domestic COVID-19 cases have generally been mild, and influenza activity is trending downward, health officials said on Thursday.
(2024-01-25). Influenza cases remain at high but stable level. ecns.cn Multiple respiratory pathogens will continue to circulate around the country for the rest of this winter and spring, despite the current spread dominated by the influenza virus trending downward, health officials said on Thursday.
(2024-01-26). Health workers rally against Israel's assault on Gazan colleagues. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-26). Stop Bombing Hospitals: Genocide Manufactured in the Bay. indybay.org Healthcare workers protest, disrupt work at L3Harris for its role in manufacturing weapons technology for Israel…
(2024-01-26). WHO chief in tears over 'hellish' Gaza conditions. presstv.ir The director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has broken down in tears while describing conditions in Gaza as "hellish", and calling for a ceasefire.
(2024-01-26). COVID Vaccine Before or During Pregnancy Lessens Risk of Passing Harm to Fetus. truthout.org A new study examining pregnant people who contracted coronavirus during their pregnancies concludes that vaccination against the virus deters against future respiratory distress in newborns. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) study, which was published on Thursday, found that the babies of mothers who were unvaccinated and got COVID-19 during their pregnancy faced three times the… |
(2024-01-26). The international order is dying in Gaza. independent.co.ug 
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has dealt a particularly crushing blow to the system COMMENT | MOHAMED ELBARADEI | After COVID-19 struck in 2020, creating chaos and misery, I hoped that some silver lining would emerge from this global tragedy. For a time, it seemed possible. The pandemic was a powerful reminder of our …
(2024-01-26). Massive wave of COVID infections throughout Europe. wsws.org The coronavirus pandemic is spreading unchecked across Europe, causing soaring death rates and pushing hospitals to their limits.
(2024-01-26). Cuba participates in ECLAC meeting of Ministers of Education. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Minister of Education, Naima Trujillo, highlighted the importance of the extraordinary meeting, in ECLAC, of ministers of the sector, where the challenges for the reactivation of education after Covid-19 are analyzed.
(2024-01-26). Congress hears calls for more research on long COVID. america.cgtn.com 