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Roger Daltrey hits out at axed The Who drummer Zak Starkey for ‘incredibly upsetting’ remarks after fallout

‘Pete and I retain the right to be The Who. Everyone else is a session player,’ said the musician

The Independent UK

Sir David Nabarro obituary

Special envoy for the UN and the World Health Organization who was critical of the global response to Covid-19

The Guardian - UK

US considering China travel warning after nearly 5,000 cases of deadly virus: report

Chikungunya is spread via mosquito bite infections but can be spread to unaffected areas by travellers

The Independent UK

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A single injection for newborns could protect them against HIV for years, study suggests

Globally, an estimated 1.3 million women and girls living with HIV become pregnant every year, according to the World Health Organization

The Independent UK

‘They chase ambulances:’ Russia’s ‘record’ attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare

Emergency healthcare workers in wartorn Ukraine say they have been targeted by drones.

Al Jazeera

How conspiracy theories about COVID’s origins are hampering our ability to prevent the next pandemic

In late June, the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a group of independent experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), published an assessment of the origins of COVID.

The Conversation

Food security campaigners warn of uneven progress in fight against hunger

Campaigners fighting to reduce food insecurity across the planet have warned in a new report that certain regions must not be left behind as advances are made on other continents.

Radio France Internationale

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UN report reveals global hunger falls, but food insecurity rises in Africa

Global hunger fell in 2024 for a third year, but conflict and climate shocks deepened crises in Africa and Middle East.

Al Jazeera

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.

Newslaundry

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

The Guardian - AU

Tributes paid to Sir David Nabarro, the World Health Organisation’s special envoy for Covid-19

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The Independent UK

Long-COVID, viruses and ‘zombie’ cells: new research looks for links to chronic fatigue and brain fog

Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms. These include chronic fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, dizziness, muscle or joint pain and gut problems. And many of these symptoms worsen after exercise, a phenomenon known as post-exertional malaise.

The Conversation

Sir David Nabarro, WHO’s special envoy for Covid-19, dies aged 75

The World Health Organisation’s director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was ‘deeply shocked and saddened’.

Evening Standard

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International Business Times

'Famine', 'Starvation': The Challenges In Defining Gaza's Plight

The United Nations and NGOs are warning of an imminent famine in the Gaza Strip -- a designation based on strict criteria and scientific evidence.

The Independent UK

David Nabarro, British physician who led UN response to Ebola and COVID-19, dies

Dr. David Nabarro, a British physician who led the U.N. response to some of the biggest health crises in recent years, including bird flu, Ebola and the coronavirus pandemic, has died

Al Jazeera

What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?

The Nipah virus is particularly deadly and has spread following transmission from animals.

The Guardian - UK

Rising number of doctors among hundreds of medical staff detained in Gaza, say rights groups

Detention of Dr Marwan al-Hams by Israeli undercover unit on Monday takes number of doctors being held to 28, says Healthcare Workers Watch

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Euronews

Brussels, my love? The battle for the budget - who wins, who loses?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the launch of the EU budget deliberations, attempts to raise taxes on tobacco and alcohol and the major escalation in Europe's scrutiny of the fast fashion business model.

The Independent UK

What is West Nile virus? Symptoms and advice after deaths in Italy

There have been 32 confirmed cases of the virus in Italy so far this year

The Conversation

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.

The Independent UK

Dozens of ready meals pulled from shelves in Ireland after adult dies from listeriosis

Health authorities are investigating an ‘extensive outbreak’ after identifying nine cases

The Guardian - UK

Meet Nigeria’s human flycatchers luring bloodsucking insects in the name of science

People are the best option to capture black flies that cause the incurable disease of river blindness

Pedestrian.tv

‘It’s A Mass-Starvation, And It’s Man-Made’: Gaza’s Hunger Crisis Death Toll Hits 111

“Families are no longer asking for enough; they are asking for anything.”

Al Jazeera

Hunger crisis deepens in Gaza as 10 more starvation deaths reported

Aid groups warn of ‘mass starvation’ in Gaza amid blockade, while Israeli attacks kill dozens of others across enclave.

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