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Coronavirus strain classified as ‘variant of interest’ amid spike in cases

The World Health Organisation says that, on current evidence, the risk from the variant was ‘low’

The Independent UK

Watch: WHO leaders share update on health situation in Ukraine

Watch as the World Health Organisation holds a news conference on the current health situation in Ukraine on Tuesday (19 December).

The Independent UK

Helpline for the elderly is more important than ever, Dame Esther Rantzen says

The Silver Line is a free, confidential telephone service run by Age UK, providing friendship, chat and support for older people.

The Independent UK

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Israel army says finds 55-metre tunnel under Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital

The Israeli military on Sunday said it had uncovered a tunnel under Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital that stretched 55-metres beneath the war-torn complex where troops have been conducting a major operation. More than 30 premature babies have been evacuated from the same hospital, which the World Health Organization says has become…

France 24

'Unforgivable': Humza Yousaf slams Scots Labour MPs' refusal to back Gaza ceasefire

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said it is "unforgivable" for MPs to have refused to back an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and warned they…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf ‘beyond angry’ with MPs who refused to back ceasefire in Gaza

The First Minister and SNP leader said the death toll of 4,500 children killed in four weeks was ‘senseless’.

The Independent UK

STUC joins Yousaf in demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The First Minister met with the STUC general secretary Roz Foyer during a bi-annual meeting where they discussed tackling prejudice in Scotland.

The Independent UK

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Risk of type 2 diabetes linked to air pollution in Chennai, Delhi

Indian cities have consistently dominated the tops of lists of places with the worst air for residents, with air quality frequently several times higher than the limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The Hindu

Trial to focus on finding treatments for ‘annual scourge’ of influenza

Flu can kill between 290,000 and 650,000 people globally each year, according to the World Health Organisation.

The Independent UK

Nearly two-thirds of Gaza’s health facilities 'forced to stop treatment'

The World Health Organisation says nearly two-thirds of Gaza’s health facilities have ceased functioning.

The National (Scotland)

Israel strikes on Gaza intensify as WHO warns 130 premature babies at ‘grave risk’ as fuel runs out

Residents of Gaza told The Independent that air raids had never been so heavy and supplies are running out

The Independent UK

‘Don’t destroy Gaza’: Families of Israelis killed or taken hostage by Hamas make emotional pleas for peace

As Israel makes preparations for a ground invasion, some of those who have lost loved ones tell Bel Trew that while they are devastated, military escalation is not the answer

The Independent UK

People inside Gaza forced into drinking sea water as supplies run out – with enclave facing ‘real catastrophe’

World Health Organisation says there are less than 24 hours’ worth of supplies in many areas

The Independent UK

Londoner Jake Marlowe confirmed dead in Hamas attacks as Israel issues ‘hostile aircraft’ alert

Israeli military says 300,000 army reservists are at Gaza border along with artillery, preparing to ‘execute the mission that they have been given.’

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New malaria vaccine: no silver bullet but an important step towards eradication

In what was very big news for global health, this week the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended a new vaccine for the prevention of malaria in children, called R21/Matrix-M.

The Independent UK

Major step in fight against malaria as Oxford-developed vaccine approved by WHO

It is estimated that around 500,000 children die of malaria each year

The Independent UK

What we know about the Covid variant BA.2.86 dubbed as ‘Pirola’

The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list

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What we know about the Covid variant BA.2.86 dubbed as ‘Pirola’

The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list

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What is the new Covid variant dubbed as ‘Pirola’ and how many cases are there across the US

The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list

The Independent UK

Smartphone app helps students tackle binge drinking

The World Health Organisation has set a target to reduce harmful alcohol consumption by 20 per cent by 2030

The Independent UK

What is the new Covid variant dubbed as ‘Pirola’ and how many cases are there across US and Canada

The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list

The Independent UK

What is the new Covid variant dubbed as ‘Pirola’ and how many cases are there in the US?

The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list

The Independent UK

What is the new Covid variant dubbed as ‘Pirola’ and how many cases are there in the US?

The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list

The Independent UK

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK and most common varient in the US

The Independent UK

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK and most common varient in the US

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