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Tragedy in Gaza: Over 90 Lives Lost Amid Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

In a devastating airstrike early Tuesday, Israeli forces reportedly killed more than 90 individuals, including 20 children, in a residential building in Beit Lahia, Gaza. This incident marks one of the deadliest attacks in recent months, coinciding with Israel's intensified military operations in......

Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccination Campaign Amid Escalating Outbreak

In a crucial move to combat the mpox outbreak, Congo will commence a vaccination campaign on October 2, targeting the provinces hardest hit by the virus. Authorities have prioritized Equateur, South Kivu, and Sankuru for the initial phase of the vaccination drive. Cris Kacita Osako, coordinator of Congo’s......

Thailand Reports Asia’s First Confirmed Case of New Mpox Strain

In a significant development for public health in Asia, Thailand has confirmed the continent's first known case of a more virulent and lethal strain of the mpox virus. The announcement, made by the Department of Disease Control on Thursday, has put health authorities on high alert and underscores......

Thailand Reports Mpox Case in European Traveler from Africa

Thailand has confirmed an mpox case in a 66-year-old European man who arrived from Africa last week. Health officials are currently conducting tests to identify the specific strain of the virus. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, the head of Thailand's Department of Disease Control, announced on Wednesday......

Global Health Watchdog Addresses Emerging Mpox Strain

In a recent statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified the current mpox situation, distinguishing it from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hans Kluge, WHO's European director, emphasized that the organization has substantial knowledge about the mpox virus and effective control measures, which......

Morocco's Mpox Strategy: A Model for Effective Health Response

Morocco's Health Minister convened a pivotal meeting with experts to evaluate the nation's response to the mpox outbreak, following the World Health Organization's global emergency declaration. In alignment with royal directives, Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb led discussions with the......

Global Alarm as WHO Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

A New Strain Sparks Urgent International Response In a major development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring African nations a “public health emergency of international concern (PHIOC).”......

Tragedy in the Mountains: Measles Outbreak Devastates Remote Moroccan Regions

A severe measles outbreak, locally known as “Bouhemroun,” is wreaking havoc in Morocco's remote and mountainous areas, claiming the lives of many children. The crisis has been escalating, with at least eight fatalities reported in Chichaoua and fifteen in Tinghir. The Moroccan Center......

Deadly Nipah Virus Claims Young Life in Kerala, Authorities on High Alert

In a concerning development that has put health officials on edge, a 14-year-old boy in Kerala, southern India, has succumbed to the rare and deadly Nipah virus. This tragic incident has prompted local authorities to implement swift and comprehensive preventive measures to contain any potential outbreak. Veena......