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MSF said that the territory's remaining hospitals "mostly partially functional, are constantly overwhelmed."
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WHO says Gaza's last cancer hospital stops working

WHO says Gaza’s last cancer and cardiac hospital has shut down after Israeli strike, cutting off critical care and further collapsing the health system.

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15 May, 2025
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WHO warns of permanent impact of hunger on a generation of Gazans

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13 May, 2025
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US to leave World Health Organization on 22 January, 2026

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24 January, 2025
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WHO says needs full Gaza access during Israel-Hamas truce

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 January, 2025
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WHO upbeat on scaling up aid under Gaza ceasefire terms

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 January, 2025
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Pakistan logs first mpox case as fears grow of global spread

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 August, 2024
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WHO declares mpox a global health emergency amid surge in cases

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 August, 2024
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Lebanon prepares for 'worst-case health scenario' amid war fears

The New Arab Staff
06 August, 2024
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WHO warns of rising attacks on Sudan hospitals

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 July, 2024
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The Lancet experts put 'harrowing' Gaza death toll at 186,000

Oliver Mizzi
08 July, 2024
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2,000 medical evacuations prevented by Gaza's Rafah closure: WHO

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 June, 2024
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WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 May, 2024
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WHO reports sharp rise in newborn deaths in Gaza

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 April, 2024
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Israel strike kills many aid workers, including foreigners

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 April, 2024
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Airstrikes in Syria kill Iranian adviser, WHO team member

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 March, 2024
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WHO: child malnutrition 'particularly extreme' in north Gaza

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 March, 2024
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Football used to promote vaccine drive in northwest Syria

The New Arab Staff
12 January, 2024
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WHO finds 'unimaginable' conditions at south Gaza hospital

The New Arab Staff
03 December, 2023
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Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza: WHO

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 November, 2023
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Medics evacuate 31 premature babies from Al-Shifa Hospital

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 November, 2023
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WHO warns of 'worrying trends' in disease spread in Gaza

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 November, 2023