(2024-08-22). Pharmaceutical factory blast kills at least 17 in India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A senior state official told reporters that a blast jolted a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh state, India, killing at least 17 people and injuring 40+.The blast on Wednesday happened at the 40-acre complex of privately held Escientia Advanced Sciences in the Anakapalli area, marking the state's deadliest event of this kind in recent years.Nearly 40 individuals were hurt, and rescue efforts were concluded, Industries Secretary N. Yuvaraj told Reuters. Escientia did not immediately reply to a request from Reuters for comment, but government officials feared an explosion at the chemic…
(2024-08-22). Germany: Palestine activist faces trial for 'from river to sea'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Newborn disease screening programs cross 98 percent last year. ecns.cn China has made substantial progress in pre-pregnancy and prenatal screenings, as well as disability prevention initiatives over the past decade, official figures have shown.
(2024-08-22). NGOs warn of 'imminent polio epidemic' in Gaza, urge vaccination. newarab.com 
Leading international humanitarian organisations warned on Wednesday that an "entire generation" of Gaza's children is at risk of Top humanitarian and medical NGOs including Humanity & Inclusion, ActionAid, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam and Save the Children signed an open briefing calling attention to the dangers facing Gaza's ch…
(2024-08-22). Palestinians report at least 22 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza so far Thursday. haaretz.com Palestinian Health Ministry: Three dead in IDF strike in Tul Karm, West Bank ‚ñ IDF strikes Hezbollah targets as rockets target Israel's north ‚ñ Biden stresses 'urgency' of sealing Gaza deal in call with Netanyahu ‚ñ Netanyahu vows that Israeli Air Force is ready for any scenario in northern Israel ‚ñ IDF says it killed IRGC militant in Lebanon and that fighter jets killed Hezbollah militant overnight…
(2024-08-22). Democrats Who Say They Want A Ceasefire Vote For More Military Aid. popularresistance.org "We rally, we march, and we continue to fight like hell for our rights!," wrote the organizers in a social media post. "The Democratic Party has funneled billions of dollars to support a genocide that Israel is committing on the Palestinian people with our tax dollars and the people say no more! No more money for bombs and war, we want our money to go to free education, housing, and healthcare! We want justice for all of our communities all across the United States and we will fight for it until we get it!" | Mondoweiss spoke with Lara Haddadin, who has been an organizer with the U.S. Palestinian Community Networ…
(2024-08-22). Is cold milk bad in the morning. albawaba.com ALBAWABA The idea of whether cold milk is bad in the morning is often influenced by cultural beliefs, personal preferences, and individual health considerations. Here are some factors to consider: 1. Digestive Comfort: Cold milk can be difficult to digest for some people, especially in the morning when the digestive system is just waking up. Drinking cold milk might cause discomfort, bloating, or even a stomachache in those who have sensitive stomachs or lactose intolerance.2. Ayurvedic Perspective: In Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, it's believed that cold foods and drinks can slow d…
(2024-08-22). Study links anti-Asian hatred to economic disparities. ecns.cn A new study found that anti-Asian hate incidents (AAHIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated to the degree of local economic and health disparities, and the FBI data on such incidents were different from that reported by the news media.
(2024-08-22). China: Health interventions in crisis situations. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Sudan faces health crisis as conflict devastates medical infrastructure. icrc.org
(2024-08-22). Iranian press review: Father of executed protester sentenced to eight years in prison. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Father of executed protester sentenced to eight years in prison | Meanwhile, private ambulances and health centres trade patients, police shut down Goethe Institute in Tehran, and nurses go on nationwide strike demanding better pay | | A woman in Barce…