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Record number of pilgrims perform Hajj and Umrah in 2024

Nearly 18.5 million individuals completed the Hajj and Umrah in 2024, as reported by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This impressive figure is attributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing capacity, developing airports, expanding transportation networks, and implementing technological systems......

U.S. Seeks Leadership in WHO Reform amid Exit Plans

The Trump administration has been exploring significant reforms within the World Health Organization (WHO), including advocating for an American to lead the agency, as a condition for continued U.S. membership. According to sources familiar with the discussions and a proposal document, the plan was presented......

Argentina Plans to Leave WHO Following US Decision

Argentina has announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), mirroring a similar move by the United States last month. President Javier Milei’s office confirmed the decision, citing fundamental disagreements over health policies, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spokesman......

Sudan Army Chief Reaffirms Determination to Eliminate RSF after Key Victory

Sudan's top military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, made a significant visit to the military headquarters in Khartoum after government forces reportedly ended a prolonged siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This marked his first appearance at the site since the conflict......

Morocco battles measles surge with urgent vaccination drive

Morocco is grappling with a significant surge in measles cases, with more than 20,000 infections and over 116 deaths reported since 2023. Health authorities and experts are raising concerns, emphasizing the critical need for vaccination to curb the spread of the disease.   A troubling resurgence......

US Confirms Withdrawal from WHO by 2026

The United Nations has confirmed that the United States will officially withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in January 2026. The announcement comes after the UN received formal communication from US President Donald Trump, signaling the decision to terminate US membership in the global......

Gaza doctors express relief, but remain concerned for the future after ceasefire

Following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that ended over 15 months of conflict, healthcare workers in Gaza, like Dr. Jamal Salaha, felt a sense of relief as the influx of casualties into hospitals slowed. Dr. Salaha, a general practitioner at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, noted that......

Deadly Mpox Outbreak Claims Over 1,200 Lives in DR Congo's Health Crisis

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe Mpox outbreak that has resulted in 1,267 deaths in 2024, according to the country's Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene, and Social Welfare. The outbreak has affected over 55,300 people, with the disease maintaining a 2.28% fatality......

Israel Orders Evacuation of Critical Gaza Hospitals Amid Escalating Conflict

Israel has issued an immediate evacuation order for staff and patients from two of Gaza's most vital hospitals, Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya and al-Awda Hospital in Jabalia, due to the threat of military attacks. This directive has sparked international concern, especially from the United Nations,......