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Gaza Health Releases New Devastating Numbers, Warns Health System Near Collapse

Jan 27, 2026

The Palestine Chronicle
Gaza Health Releases New Devastating Numbers, Warns Health System Near Collapse

Gaza’s Health Ministry says nearly 20,000 patients—among them 4,000 cancer patients—are trapped without access to treatment as the closure of Rafah continues, with over 1,200 deaths recorded...


Researchers warn of “de-healthification” in Palestine as infections spread in Gaza

Jan 27, 2026

Peoples Dispatch
Researchers warn of “de-healthification” in Palestine as infections spread in Gaza

Health conditions in Gaza remain critical as the Israeli occupation, despite the ongoing so-called ceasefire, continues to undermine the provision of health services and access to care. Over recent...


SOMALIA: Children facing catastrophic hunger as drought decimates crops, livestock

Jan 27, 2026

Save The Children
SOMALIA: Children facing catastrophic hunger as drought decimates crops, livestock

Children in Somalia are facing a catastrophic hunger crisis after four consecutive failed rainy seasons completely exhausted food reserves in several regions with the next few months critical to...


Align Health Aid with Somalia's Needs, Government Urges Donors

Jan 26, 2026

Dawan Africa
Align Health Aid with Somalia's Needs, Government Urges Donors

Somalia is urging international donors to better align their support with national priorities following the conclusion of a health financing conference aimed at strengthening the country’s fragile...


Kuwait reports year without active measles and rubella transmission

Jan 26, 2026

Kuwait times
Kuwait reports year without active measles and rubella transmission

Kuwait has successfully halted the active transmission of measles and rubella for 12 consecutive months, Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi said on Monday, citing confirmation from the World Health...


How Solar Energy is Transforming Healthcare in Samangan Hospitals

Jan 26, 2026

UNDP
How Solar Energy is Transforming Healthcare in Samangan Hospitals

"We once asked the patient’s family to bring a light. They brought a mining lamp. That is how surgeries were sometimes done”.    Soghra Jafary, a nurse, has worked in Bazar Sokhta...


UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban’s remarks at today's noon briefing following his fifth visit to Gaza and the West Bank

Jan 26, 2026

UNICEF
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban’s remarks at today's noon briefing following his...

“Carl Skau from WFP and I have just returned from Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, where we spent the entire last week, and I am speaking to you with both hope and concern after...


Minister of Health: Tobacco Poses a Direct Threat to Health Security in Sudan

Jan 25, 2026

Sudanhorizon
Minister of Health: Tobacco Poses a Direct Threat to Health Security in Sudan

The Fourth Arab Conference on Tobacco Control concluded its activities today (Sunday) in the city of Port Sudan, held under the slogan “Tobacco is the Enemy of the Future… Let Us Confront It...


Egypt, Sweden discuss expanding health cooperation ahead of planned ministerial visit

Jan 25, 2026

Daily News Egypt
Egypt, Sweden discuss expanding health cooperation ahead of planned ministerial visit

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met Sweden’s ambassador to Cairo Dag Juhlin on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector, including preparations...


MSF statement on staff registration and the continuation of medical care in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Jan 24, 2026

MSF
MSF statement on staff registration and the continuation of medical care in the Occupied...

To avoid being forced to suspend its operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory on March 1, 2026, and following unreasonable demands to hand over personal information about our staff,...


“Displacement took more than my home”: Women and girls describe fleeing violence in northern Syria

Jan 23, 2026

UNFPA
“Displacement took more than my home”: Women and girls describe fleeing violence in northern...

When fighting intensified near her neighbourhood in Aleppo, in northern Syria, Fatima and her family had to run. Now eight months pregnant and sheltering in a makeshift camp, the mother of three said...


Mental Health in Context: Afghan Newcomers

Jan 23, 2026

International Rescue Committee
Mental Health in Context: Afghan Newcomers

Afghan beliefs about mental health are influenced by collectivism, prioritizing family and community well-being over individual needs. Because mental health issues are often attributed to social or...


The transformative power of psychosocial support

Jan 22, 2026

UNFPA
The transformative power of psychosocial support

Zuhra (not her real name) was born and raised in Iran, although her family's origins trace back to Khost province. She had never set foot in Afghanistan until circumstances beyond her control led her...


Iraq and UNRWA Sign Multi-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement

Jan 22, 2026

UNRWA
Iraq and UNRWA Sign Multi-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement

The Government of the Republic of Iraq and UNRWA have signed a multi-year strategic partnership agreement, reinforcing support for Palestine Refugees at a critical time. The agreement was signed on...


KSrelief and WHO hand over ambulances to the Ministry of Health to strengthen Syria’s emergency referral system

Jan 20, 2026

WHO EMRO
KSrelief and WHO hand over ambulances to the Ministry of Health to strengthen Syria’s emergency...

The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), today handed over a fleet of five fully equipped ambulances to the Ministry of...


Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings

Jan 27, 2026

BBC News
Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports. Thailand has started screening...


Ethiopia declares end of Marburg virus disease outbreak

Jan 27, 2026

Emirates News Agency
Ethiopia declares end of Marburg virus disease outbreak

Ethiopia on Monday declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak in the country. Minister of Health Mekdes Daba said with no new case reported for 42 consecutive days, the country is now...


WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children

Jan 27, 2026

WHO
WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children

Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which released a new global guideline on evidence-based policies...


What it is like to survive female genital mutilation (FGM)

Jan 26, 2026

UN Women
What it is like to survive female genital mutilation (FGM)

“When perpetrators are taken to court, that is important,” says Catherine Mootian, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Kenya and director of AfyAfrica – an NGO working to...


WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States

Jan 25, 2026

WHO
WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States

As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest achievements, including the eradication of...


Mpox Emergency Lifted as Africa Strengthens Health Security

Jan 25, 2026

Africa CDC
Mpox Emergency Lifted as Africa Strengthens Health Security

Mpox is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, following the Africa CDC’s decision to revoke this status, based on the recommendation of its Emergency Consultative Group....


Countries progress negotiations in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement

Jan 23, 2026

World Health Organization(EMRO)
Countries progress negotiations in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement

The World Health Organization (WHO) Member States this week advanced their negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit‑Sharing (PABS) system in a resumed session of the Intergovernmental...


Essential Concepts and Best Practices in Delivering MHPSS to People who have Experienced Forced Displacement

Jan 23, 2026

International Rescue Committee
Essential Concepts and Best Practices in Delivering MHPSS to People who have Experienced Forced...

Conflict and displacement can disrupt financial well-being, relationships, sense of opportunity and connection, the ability to meet basic needs, and much more. Sexism, racism, other forms of...


Hunger, death, devastation: No respite in Tigray a year after US aid cuts

Jan 23, 2026

Al Jazeera
Hunger, death, devastation: No respite in Tigray a year after US aid cuts

Lately, 88-year-old Nireayo Wubet spends many of his days burying friends and family members. As he grieves, he worries about whether there will be anyone left to offer him a decent burial when the...


Countries progress negotiations in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement

Jan 23, 2026

WHO
Countries progress negotiations in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement

The World Health Organization (WHO) Member States this week advanced their negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit‑Sharing (PABS) system in a resumed session of the Intergovernmental...


Gavi announces new partnerships to accelerate innovation and expand access to immunisation

Jan 22, 2026

Gavi The Vaccine Alliance
Gavi announces new partnerships to accelerate innovation and expand access to immunisation

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance today announced a series of new partnerships with leading global businesses, brands and philanthropic organisations aimed at accelerating innovation and expanding access to...


Alwaleed Philanthropies (Global) continues its long-standing commitment with US$15 million for global polio eradication efforts

Jan 22, 2026

Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)
Alwaleed Philanthropies (Global) continues its long-standing commitment with US$15 million for...

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) welcomed a new US$15 million commitment from Alwaleed Philanthropies Global today, announced by Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, and HRH...


The shared challenges of giving birth

Jan 22, 2026

MSF
The shared challenges of giving birth

Every two minutes, a woman dies from complications of pregnancy or childbirth. Most of these deaths would be preventable with timely care. Timely care, however, can be difficult...


Gates and OpenAI Team Up to Pilot AI Solutions to African Healthcare Problems

Jan 21, 2026

Health Policy Watch
Gates and OpenAI Team Up to Pilot AI Solutions to African Healthcare Problems

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI announced a $50 million “pilot” on Wednesday to “advance AI capabilities for health” in Africa. Horizon 1000 promises “funding, technology, and technical...