Farhan Haq, UN Deputy Spokesperson, stressed the need for unimpeded relief operations and a peaceful path out of crisis. “The UN remains concerned by ongoing […]
Tag: Health
Gaza Strip: Humanitarians warn of worsening famine conditions, attacks on civilians
Of the 154 malnutrition-related deaths since October 2023 (including 89 children) reported by Gazan health authorities, the World Health Organization (WHO) said 63 occurred in […]
On brink of famine, Gazans forced to scour dirt for food
Without fuel, many basic facilities cannot function, from water treatment plants to medical infrastructure. Meanwhile, Gazans now on the brink of famine have been reduced […]
Form, Fatigue & Feedback: Why the Galaxy Watch8 Is the Most Holistic Running Watch Yet
For years, running watches have played catch-up — either too data-heavy for beginners, or too generic to help serious runners progress. With the Galaxy Watch8 […]
Sudan gripped by deadly crisis as hunger, disease and heat intensify
In El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur that has been under siege for 15 months, the catastrophic humanitarian situation is worsening. Food shortages and […]
Cholera outbreak in West and Central Africa poses crisis for children
“The heavy rains, widespread flooding and the high level of displacement are all fuelling the risk of cholera transmission and putting the lives of children […]
Haitians in ‘despair’ following abrupt suspension of US humanitarian support
The cancellation of most US funding in January means many services to the most vulnerable people have been cut or put on hold. Multiple political, […]
World News in Brief: Remembering Dr. David Nabarro, deadly shipwreck off Libya, verdict in peacekeeper’s killing
The British physician and champion for global public health died this past weekend at the age of 75. He was the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […]
In Gaza, mounting evidence of famine and widespread starvation
According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) platform, two out of three famine thresholds for food consumption have been breached across most of […]
Amid starvation in Gaza, Sudan, Guterres slams hunger ‘as a weapon of war’
The development comes as UN Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned that conflict-driven hunger is spreading “from Gaza to Sudan and beyond”. “Hunger fuels instability and undermines […]
