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Halal concerns drive vaccine hesitancy as Indonesia fights measles outbreak

Health workers in Sumenep, Indonesia, are delivering measles vaccines to children

The Independent UK

UK defence training to ramp up to ‘wartime pace’ in major skills drive

It comes after a former Nato chief warned the UK is unprepared for armed conflict

The Independent UK

French hospitals told to prepare for war in Europe by next year in leaked Government letter

The country’s health ministry has instructed hospitals to prepare for a ‘major military engagement’ by March 2026

The Independent UK

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83 vs 89 New Zealand Gambling Commission Vote on New License Availability and Its Global Implications

New Zealand’s progress toward licensing online casinos came after an 83–39 parliamentary vote supporting an online casino bill

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Botswana’s president declares health emergency over supply shortages

Duma Boko announces urgent funding package for medicines to be distributed with military oversight

The Guardian - UK

The Cochrane library is a global source of independent health evidence for everyone – why is NZ restricting access?

For almost two decades, all New Zealanders had free access to one of the world’s most trusted libraries on medical information.

The Conversation

Ethnicity is a powerful indicator of health needs – cutting it from a new GP funding formula is a mistake

The government’s recently announced new health funding formula for general practices aims to better distribute funding according to patient needs.

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When will we finally admit: the Gaza death toll is higher than we’ve been told

We have no idea how many people have been killed in Gaza but I would bet my own life that the number is far higher than the 60,000 number the media uses

The Guardian - US

NZ’s changing diet: Māori bread and jackfruit join other new foods in the country’s nutritional database

The latest update to the New Zealand food composition database, a comprehensive collection of nutrient data collated jointly by Plant Food Research and the Ministry of Health, brings more than just numbers: it adds insights into culturally important foods and their role in diets.

The Conversation

Uganda battles new Ebola outbreak – and a vaccine hesitancy crisis

Amid sixth outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus, Ugandans bemoan lack of official communication and fears for the economy.

Al Jazeera

NZ is consulting the public on regulations for puberty blockers – this should be a medical decision not a political one

The growing politicisation and rise in misinformation about the use of puberty blockers for gender-affirming healthcare has resulted in bans and restrictions internationally.

The Conversation

93 Killed In Gaza Airstrike, Including 25 Children

Tragic airstrike in Beit Lahiya, Gaza claims 93 lives, including 25 children. Survivors recount harrowing experiences amidst renewed military campaign.

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War’s public health impacts are vast

New research is shedding light on how war inflicts mortality, displaces families, and erodes mental health

Salon

How National readers' donations to MAP have been used in Gaza

AN INTERNATIONAL charity which aims to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians has published a detailed report on how it has helped the people from…

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Death Toll Rises To 18 In Beirut Explosion

Beirut explosion death toll rises to 18, with 92 wounded. Global support pouring in for recovery efforts.

The Conversation

Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle: 5 key health priorities for future disaster response

“The climate crisis is a health crisis.” So says World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus.

Al Jazeera

‘It’s needless death’: Ugandan activists decry restrictive abortion laws

Abortion is generally illegal in Uganda, and fear of imprisonment leads many to resort to extreme and unsafe practices.

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37 Killed In Twin Wireless Device Attacks In Lebanon

Tragedy strikes Lebanon with 37 lives lost in wireless device attacks, prompting safety concerns and unity calls.

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Gaza publishes identities of 34,344 Palestinians killed in war with Israel

Document runs to 649 pages and includes 169 babies born after the Hamas attacks of 7 October

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Three Killed In Israeli Strikes On Southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon lead to casualties as conflict with Hezbollah intensifies, threatening regional stability.

The Conversation

NZ already spends less on health than Australia or Canada – we need proper funding, not ‘crisis’ management

We are being told the health system is in crisis, “on the brink of failure” – spending beyond its budget, waiting times getting longer, suffering from widespread staff shortages.

Evening Standard

Gaza's health ministry says polio found in sewage

‘Detecting virus that causes polio in sewage portends a real health disaster,’ Gaza’s health ministry says

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21,000 Children Missing In Gaza Since War Began

Children in Gaza face separation, displacement, and uncertainty amidst conflict. Urgent need for protection and assistance. International community called ...

Al Jazeera

At least eight killed in Israeli air strike on UNRWA aid centre in Gaza

The main gate of the compound, facilitating aid distribution and housing the displaced, was hit in the attack.

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Ambar Zenteno Engages In Productive Meeting With Ministry Of Health

Ambar Zenteno and other key figures engage in a productive meeting between Corazón Turquesa and the Ministry of Health, emphasizing collaboration for posit...

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