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Israel Conducts 600 Attacks on Gaza Hospitals Since Oct 7: WHO

7Jan By The Parliament TimesNo Comments

Health, Human Right

Israel Conducts 600 Attacks on Gaza Hospitals Since Oct 7: WHO

According to UN estimates, since the conflict began on October 7, Israeli military forces have targeted Gaza hospitals and other critical medical facilities nearly 600 times. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a UN health agency, over 770 people have been injured and 613 people have died inside of hospitals during this time. The World Health Organization has condemned the ongoing attacks on Gaza's healthcare facilities. Spokesman Christian Lindmeier expressed concern about the impact on the people of Gaza as well as the shrinking humanitarian space. With disease cases on the rise, nutrition levels falling, and hostilities approaching their fourteenth week, children in the Gaza Strip are facing a triple threat. Living conditions are rapidly deteriorating, and thousand...

4Jan By 25do6ob3No Comments

Health

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed strong disapproval for the “unconscionable” strikes on the Red Crescent in Gaza.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director of the World Health Organization (WHO), strongly denounced the Tuesday attacks on the Palestine Red Crescent Society headquarters in Gaza, calling them "unconscionable." Tedros drew attention to the severe humanitarian crisis that the people of Gaza are experiencing and underlined that health should never be a target during conflicts. According to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, Israel attacked its offices in Khan Yunis, a city in the south, resulting in casualties and injuries among displaced people who were taking shelter there and at a nearby hospital. Tedros deplored the strikes on the PRCS-run Al-Amal hospital and reported that WHO staff and colleagues from the UN humanitarian agency OCHA observed extensive damage and displaceme...

The population of Gaza is at risk due to a dire hunger crisis, according to the World Health Organization.

29Dec By Editorial Team @ UNP100No Comments

Agriculture & Food, Health, Human Right

The population of Gaza is at risk due to a dire hunger crisis, according to the World Health Organization.

The population of the war-torn Palestinian territory is facing widespread hunger and desperation, according to a dire warning from the World Health Organization (WHO) about the dire situation in Gaza. Two hospitals received supplies from the WHO yesterday, bringing attention to the fact that only 15 of the 36 hospitals in the Gaza Strip are operational, and even those have limited space. With serious injuries, acute starvation, and a high risk of disease in Gaza, the critical situation has put the work of humanitarian workers in jeopardy. WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urgently called on the international community to act immediately. According to a WHO statement, people who are starving have been stopping their convoys in an attempt to find food, which has made it ...

Epidemic Preparedness Day is a day to “respond to the lessons of COVID-19,” as stated by Guterres.

28Dec By Editorial Team @ UNP100No Comments

Health

Epidemic Preparedness Day is a day to “respond to the lessons of COVID-19,” as stated by Guterres.

The COVID-19 epidemic had a profound effect on millions of people's lives and caused extensive destruction. The World Health Organization (WHO) formally declared the public health emergency to be over on May 5, notwithstanding international efforts, but they emphasized that the threat remains worldwide. Secretary-General Mr. Guterres noted the continued challenges facing global healthcare systems as well as the long-lasting economic harm. The lack of routine immunizations puts the health of millions of children at danger. Three years have passed since vaccines were developed, but billions of people—especially in developing nations—still lack protection. In addition to emphasizing the need for improved pandemic preparedness, Guterres called for a collaborative effort to draw less...

14Nov By Editorial Team @ UNP100No Comments

Health

Distinguished Women’s Health Advocate, Dr. Asha Vijay Sakolkar, Shaping a Brighter Future through Social Work

Dr. Mrs. Asha Vijay Sakolkar, a prominent Consulting Gynecologist based in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, has made substantial contributions to women’s health and social welfare during her illustrious career spanning more than two decades. Her journey from a small town in Latur to becoming an exemplary figure in the field of healthcare and social work is nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Asha Vijay Sakolkar has demonstrated a relentless commitment to her community and profession. She completed her medical education, earning M.B.B.S. and D.G.O. qualifications, before embarking on her remarkable career as a Consulting Gynecologist in Aurangabad. Dr. Asha Vijay Sakolkar’s professional journey is a testament to her dedication and passion for women’s health. She has served as the Project...