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US measles elimination status revoked as outbreaks spread across dozens of states - report
The US achieved measles elimination status in 2000 through immunization campaigns and the creation of a program enabling free vaccines for millions of children.
Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda
WHO's Southeast Asia regional chief Saima Wazed resigns amid fraud allegations
DRC set to receive 70,000 Ebola vaccines, not approved for current strain, WHO says
Somalia, WHO intensify efforts against rising cholera cases
In 2023, Somalia reported over 18,304 cholera cases and 46 deaths, with more than half of the victims being children under 5 years old.
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."
