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From Commitment to Change: Leaders Call for Action to Bridge a Gap in Surgical Access

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From Commitment to Change: Leaders Call for Action to Bridge a Gap in Surgical Access GENEVA, Switzerland, May 30, 2025/ — At a pivotal World Health Assembly (WHA) side event in Geneva, the non-governmental organizations Mercy Ships (MercyShips.org) and Operation Smile commemorated a decade of leadership in global efforts to enhance access to equitable surgical care. […]

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Cholera outbreak in Sudan capital kills 70 in two days

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Cholera outbreak in Sudan capital kills 70 in two days A cholera outbreak in Sudan’s war-ravaged capital has claimed 70 lives in two days, health officials said Thursday, as Khartoum faces a mounting health emergency after more than two years of brutal conflict. The health ministry for Khartoum state said it recorded 942 new infections

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Public support gov’t action on sugary drinks to tackle obesity: survey

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Public support gov’t action on sugary drinks to tackle obesity: survey A new national survey on Wednesday revealed strong public support in Australia for government measures to reduce the consumption of sugary and sweetened beverages, as the country grapples with rising obesity rates. The survey of over 2,800 adults found 83 percent of Australians support

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French assisted-dying legislation on way to becoming law

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French assisted-dying legislation on way to becoming law Lawmakers in France voted to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill residents in the final stages of life and in “constant physical or psychological suffering,” but they also backed a parallel piece of legislation making palliative care a legal right. Members of Parliament in the

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Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel

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Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel Israel allowed 100 aid trucks carrying flour, baby food and medical equipment into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday (May 21), the Israeli military said, as UN officials reported that distribution issues had meant that no aid had so far reached people in need.

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Flood victims stranded on roofs as downpours lash eastern Australia

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Flood victims stranded on roofs as downpours lash eastern Australia Fast-moving floodwaters rose Wednesday in eastern Australia, inundating homes and leaving residents stranded on their roofs overnight, as authorities warned more rain was expected in coming days. Storms have already dumped more than four months’ of rain in just two days in parts of New

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China to donate $500 million to WHO, stepping into gap left by U.S.

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China to donate $500 million to WHO, stepping into gap left by U.S. GENEVA, May 20 (Reuters) – China will give an additional $500 million to the World Health Organization over five years, an official told the World Health Assembly on Tuesday, as the U.N. agency seeks extra funding to offset the expected loss of

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Somalia launches nationwide vaccination drive to combat measles, polio, pneumonia

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Somalia launches nationwide vaccination drive to combat measles, polio, pneumonia Somalia launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on Monday to combat measles, polio, and pneumonia, targeting more than 3 million children in the country. The World Health Organization (WHO), which launched the week-long campaign in collaboration with Somali federal and regional governments, said in a statement

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Trained to Lead: How One Nurse is Changing Healthcare in Sierra Leone

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PRESS RELEASE Trained to Lead: How One Nurse is Changing Healthcare in Sierra Leone For Betty, the most powerful lessons didn’t just come from textbooks or simulations but from watching someone lead with consistency, heart, and excellence Access Multimedia Content FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, May 19, 2025/ — Driven by compassion and determination, nurse Betty Koker is

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Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer

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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on his prostate. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone. “While this represents a more

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