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Gaza hostage deal – including up to 40 children – getting closer, officials say

Multiple sources tell The Independent that while an agreement has not been reached, talks for an Israel-Hamas deal involving between 50 and 75 hostages could be concluded by early next week

The Independent UK

Group of 28 premature Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt amid Israeli attacks

Group of 28 infants evacuated from the besieged al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City arrive in Egypt.

Al Jazeera

Poor people in the developing world have a right to medicine

People should not die because of their income or where they were born. We must have the courage to stand up to the pharmaceutical industry

The Guardian - US

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39 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Figured Out the Secret to Its Enduring Power

With the 5th Doctor's acclaimed regeneration story, 'Doctor Who' elevated itself to new levels. The new revival could stand to learn a lesson from it.

Inverse

43% increase in global measles deaths from 2021 to 2022; experts blame it on declining vaccination rates

Measles deaths up 43% globally in 2021-22 due to low vaccination rates; 33M children missed vaccine dose; 10 countries account for over half of missed doses; WHO urges urgent action to protect communities.

The Hindu

"He's out cold. I think he's gone and eaten something he shouldn't have eaten": What happened the night a Who fan was pulled from the crowd to fill in for Keith Moon

In November 1973, 19-year-old Who fan Scott Halpin travelled to see the band play at San Francisco's Cow Palace. He ended up on stage

Louder

Who did it best? Doctor Who’s best Doctors, ranked from Ncuti Gatwa to Matt Smith

As Ncuti Gatwa leaves the Tardis for good, the question remains: who pulled off the ultimate regeneration? Let the battle commence

Evening Standard

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Gaza’s main hospital has become a ‘death zone’, says WHO

UN agency visits al-Shifa hospital after raid by Israeli forces who allege it is used by Hamas as a command centre

The Guardian - UK

Diseases spread in Gaza amid water and sewage crisis, cholera feared

Gastrointestinal diseases and respiratory and skin infections are rising amid Israel war, UN agencies say.

Al Jazeera

31 premature babies are evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital to southern Gaza

A humanitarian assessment team, led by the World Health Organization, gained access to the hospital Saturday. Al-Shifa has just 25 health workers for the 291 remaining patients.

WEKU

UN team says 32 babies among scores of critically ill stranded in Gaza hospital

A United Nations team has said 291 patients were left at Gaza’s largest hospital after Israeli troops had others evacuate.

The National (Scotland)

WHO says Gaza's al-Shifa hospital a 'death zone' as hundreds flee

Hundreds of staff and patients were evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital on Saturday

Evening Standard

Three more journalists killed in Gaza over weekend, relatives say – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Measles deaths jumped over 40% from 2021 to 2022, CDC reports

Declines in measles vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic have been tied to an uptick in measles cases, deaths and major outbreaks worldwide.

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The Hindu

Antimicrobial resistance a significant threat to global public health: WHO

WHO warns of 1.27M deaths/yr due to AMR, 3.89K in South Asia. Without action, 10M deaths/yr & $100T loss to global economy by 2050. Factors like population density, limited access to healthcare & misuse of antimicrobials make South-East Asia particularly prone to AMR. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (Nov 18-24) to…

Al Jazeera

Gambia parents ‘fight for children’ in landmark trial on India syrup deaths

At least 70 children died on taking the toxic medicine. Their parents are suing the Gambian government and drugmaker.

The Guardian - UK

‘A golden opportunity’: screening and jabs give hope of ending cervical cancer

The WHO is aiming for the global elimination of the disease, and progress has been rapid

The Independent UK

More than a million Afghans will go back after Pakistan begins expelling foreigners without papers

About 1.3 million Afghans are expected to return to their country of origin from Pakistan, the U.N. health agency warned, weeks after authorities began expelling foreigners living in the country illegally

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The Independent UK

Biden defends Israeli hospital raid in search for Hamas HQ

Biden gave tacit approval to the raid, claiming Hamas headquarters was hidden under the hospital

The Guardian - US

Israeli forces ‘determined to advance’, says military – as it happened

Daniel Hagari’s comments come amid mounting concerns about Israeli plans to expand military operations where people have sought refuge from fighting

The Independent UK

Biden defends Gaza hospital raid as Israel releases scant evidence of Hamas HQ

Biden gave tacit approval to the raid, claiming Hamas headquarters was hidden under the hospital

The Hindu

WHO declares loneliness as a pressing global health threat

WHO launches commission on social connection to address loneliness as global health threat. Led by U.S. Surgeon General and African Union youth envoy, commission of 11 advocates and ministers aims to promote social connection, analyze role in improving health, and outline solutions to build social connections. Loneliness has mortality effect…

WEKU

WHO says we can 'write the final chapter in the story of TB.' How close are we?

The pandemic brought notable setbacks in the effort to eradicate tuberculosis, which is likely to regain its notorious title of deadliest infectious disease in 2023. But there are signs of progress.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden defends refusal to call for ceasefire in Gaza

US president appears to acknowledge Israeli bombing campaign has been ‘indiscriminate’. Plus, 10 ways the changing climate is creating a health emergency

Evening Standard

'As bad as 15 cigarettes a day': WHO declares loneliness a global health concern

The effects of loneliness can be greater than obesity and smoking

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