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WHO warns ‘black rain’ in Iran after oil strikes could cause respiratory problems
The UN health agency, which has an office in Iran and works with authorities on health emergencies, said it has received multiple reports of oil-laden rain this week.
Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: How much weight do slimming injections really help you lose?
Mendelovich says Israel should remain in WHO until alternative is set up
Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network despite US withdrawal from agency
Israel-Hamas War Day 238: What's happening in Gaza?
Two soldiers killed in Gaza combat • US urges Israel to increase aid to Strip • Hamas says it will not enter negotiations unless war ends
Israeli delegation introduces amendment to WHO resolution, calls to free hostages
The original resolution at the World Health Organization (WHO) did not call for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, but the Israeli delegation succeeded in amending the resolution.
Nothing wrong with Gaza death toll figures, WHO says
This sparked allegations from Israel of inaccuracy since Palestinian authorities had previously estimated that more than 70% of those killed were women and children.
WHO chief urges countries to finalize pandemic accord by deadline
Countries are due to finalize negotiations on the accord on May 10, with a view to adopting it at the WHO's annual meeting later this month, but sources involved say that big differences remain.
Israel's health minister accuses WHO director-general of being 'Hamas puppet'
His post then criticized the WHO and other international organizations for " being used" by Hamas to help achieve their political goals.
More than half the world faces high measles risk, WHO says
Cases last year were already up 79% to over 300,000, according to WHO data, - thought to represent just a fraction of the total.
Coming soon in Israel: Graphic warnings of smoking damage on cigarette packets
A survey conducted by ICA has revealed that 84.4% of Israel's public is in favor of graphic warnings with photographs on boxes.
Worldwide smoking is on the decline - except Israel - report
The new WHO report showed that 150 countries are successfully reducing tobacco use. Brazil has made a relative reduction of 35% since 2010, and the Netherlands is on the verge of reaching 30%
Hundreds of Israelis contract new COVID sub-variant JN.1
The Health Ministry confirmed the report, adding that Israel has seen a small rise in morbidity rates...around 200 cases of the sub-variant were recorded in Israel."
Gaza's Al Shifa hospital a 'bloodbath' says WHO
The WHO said there were hundreds of wounded patients, with new ones arriving by the minute and trauma injuries being stitched on the floor, with almost no pain management available.
