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India’s dementia emergency: 9 million cases, set to double by 2036, but systems unprepared

Lakshmi (name changed), a school headmistress, was well-known for her warmth, boundless energy and legendary parties. A few years after retirement, she began to wane with mild signs of cognitive decline, which quickly deteriorated into dementia after the loss of her husband.

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WHO Says Malnutrition Reaching 'Alarming Levels' In Gaza

Malnutrition rates are reaching "alarming levels" in the Gaza Strip, the World Health Organization warned Sunday, saying the "deliberate blocking" of aid was entirely preventable and had cost many lives.

International Business Times

Middle East crisis live: malnutrition in Gaza on ‘dangerous trajectory’, says WHO, as airdrops of aid begin – as it happened

WHO calls for urgent, sustained efforts to flood the Gaza Strip with food after Israeli military announces pause in activity

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Photos of Gaza's worsening food crisis

Experts warn that Gaza is nearing famine, citing Israel’s blockade and military offensive following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack. The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in malnutrition and disease, with a large portion of Gaza’s 2 million residents now starving.

The Independent UK

What is chikungunya virus, and should we be worried about it in Australia?

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised concerns about a surge in the number of cases of a mosquito-borne viral infection called chikungunya.

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Israeli leaders condemn Macron announcement – as it happened

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Trump administration says the US will leave the UN cultural agency UNESCO

The White House cited ‘anti-Israel rhetoric’ and ‘woke, divisive’ causes as the reason for the US’s withdrawal.

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Gaza Hospital Says 21 Children Dead From Malnutrition And Starvation

The head of Gaza's largest hospital on Tuesday said 21 children have died due to malnutrition and starvation in the Palestinian territory in the past three days, amid a devastating assault by Israeli forces.

International Business Times

The surprising truth about how much meat to really eat (and how you should never cook it)

Eating lots of meat could have a negative effect on our gut microbiome, a new study has found. But how much is too much?

Evening Standard

At least 72 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in past 24 hours as Unwra chief brands Gaza ‘hell on earth’ - as it happened

Head of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency says aid distribution points are a ‘sadistic death trap’

The Guardian - UK

Sudan’s children face growing threat of deadly infectious diseases as vaccination rates halve

The country, beset by war, has the world’s lowest rates of vaccination, says the World Health Organization, as global immunisation drive also stalls

The Guardian - UK

The Burnout Escape: Why Extreme Travel Is Becoming the New Mental Health Break

In 2024, the World Health Organization reported a 33% global surge in stress-related illness—more than during the peak of the pandemic.

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UN agencies in dire straits amid threatened US funding cuts - Roll Call

If Congress approves canceling $1 billion in federal funding for the U.N. system, experts say it will exacerbate a financial shortfall.

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Will we ever know for sure how COVID-19 began? Not without more data from China, WHO says

An expert group from the World Health Organization failed to find a definitive answer to the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins in its final report.

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The Independent UK

WHO expert group fails to find a definitive answer for how COVID-19 began

An expert group charged by the World Health Organization to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic has found no definitive answer

The Conversation

Preventing the next pandemic: One Health researcher calls for urgent action

The world is facing daunting health challenges with the rise of zoonotic diseases – infections that are transmissible from animals to humans. These diseases – which include Ebola, avian flu, COVID-19 and HIV – show how the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely connected.

The Guardian - UK

Younger generations less likely to have dementia, study suggests

Researchers say people born more recently, particularly women, have lower risk at same age as their grandparents

The Independent UK

Palestine to raise flag at World Health Organization for first time after historic vote

France and Japan voted in favour of the proposal while Britain abstained

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Why India is unable to meet WHO air quality standards

Despite a growing number of initiatives generating momentum for improving air quality, meeting the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines remains a steep climb for India.

The Conversation

West Nile virus found in the UK for the first time – what you need to know

For the first time, traces of the West Nile virus have been found in mosquitoes in the UK, according to a report published this week by the UK Health Security Agency.

International Business Times

WHO Chief Begs Israel To Show 'Mercy' In Gaza

Fighting back tears, the head of the World Health Organization on Thursday urged Israel to have "mercy" in the Gaza war and insisted peace would be in Israel's own interests.

The Conversation

WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing

On March 20, 2025, members of the World Health Organization adopted the world’s first pandemic agreement, following three years of “intensive negotiations launched by governments in response to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The U.S., however, did not participate, in part because of its intention to withdraw from…

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As U.S. abandons the world, China seizes global leadership with staggering $500 million WHO pledge

China is filling the hole the US left.

Medical Daily

Spring Into Youth: How 30 Daily Minutes Outdoors Can Rewind Your Biological Clock

Current public health guidelines, including those from the World Health Organization (WHO), recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate outdoor activity per week to maintain optimal health.

The Independent UK

WHO opens annual assembly as UN health agency faces 'existential crisis' in wake of US funding cuts

The World Health Organization is opening its annual meeting of government ministers and other top envoys facing one of the most serious crises of its 77-year history in the wake of Trump administration funding cuts and plans to withdraw the United States

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