Category: Health

WHO has repeatedly raised the alarm that patients in Gaza need urgent medical evacuation for life-saving treatment, yet the pace of evacuations remains excruciatingly slow. Only 5383 patients have been evacuated with support from WHO since October 2023, of which only 436 since the Rafah crossing was closed. Over 12,000 people still need medical evacuation. […]

The digital health sector witnessed a significant surge in venture capital (VC) funding in the third quarter of 2024, totaling $2.2 billion. This marks the highest funding level since early 2022, according to Emerging Tech Research. This surge has been largely driven by the emergence of seven substantial investment deals, each worth over $100 million, […]

In a concerning development from Japan, over 100 individuals have reportedly fallen ill, and at least five have died after consuming a popular dietary supplement, Benikoji Choleste, marketed as a natural remedy for lowering cholesterol. This supplement, sold by Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals, contains red yeast rice (RYR), which naturally contains lovastatin, a substance with cholesterol-lowering properties. […]

Over 1,000 people in Ireland are currently hospitalized due to flu-related illnesses, putting significant strain on the country’s healthcare system. This comes as hospitals face a surge in flu cases, with the Health Service Executive (HSE) acknowledging the immense pressure on resources. As of the latest reports, flu-related admissions have caused a sharp rise in […]

WHO recalled that on 31 December 2019, its Country Office in China picked up a media statement by the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission from their website on cases of “viral pneumonia” in the city. “In the weeks, months and years that unfolded after that, COVID-19 came to shape our lives and our world,” the UN […]

A report published by the Office documents attacks carried out between 12 October 2023 and 30 June 2024, raises serious concerns about Israel’s compliance with international law. Medical personnel and hospitals are specifically protected under international humanitarian law, provided they do not commit – or are not used to commit, outside their humanitarian function – acts harmful […]

Romania’s Christmas festivities, renowned for their rich and abundant meals, have once again resulted in a significant increase in emergency calls, highlighting the risks associated with overindulgence. In the aftermath of the holiday season, authorities reported that more than 1,500 people sought emergency medical care, with approximately 50 individuals requiring immediate attention due to severe […]

A recent NIH-funded study has revealed that distinct brain structural differences are associated with adolescents who initiate substance use before the age of 15, offering new insights into the complex factors contributing to early substance use. The study, which analyzed data from nearly 10,000 adolescents in the United States, suggests that these brain differences may […]

In a recent development that could mark a turning point in the opioid crisis, patient advocates briefed senior U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials on July 23, 2024, regarding critical issues in the regulation of prescription opioid painkillers. The presentation, titled “The Real Opioid Crisis in Three Charts,” challenged existing narratives surrounding opioid use […]

The raid, reportedly by Israeli forces, saw some areas of the hospital burnt and severely damaged, including the laboratory, surgical unit and medical store. The director of the hospital, Dr. Abu Safiya, is thought to have been detained during the raid. WHO has lost contact with him. A number of people were reportedly stripped and […]