Vaccination centre and aid official’s car bombarded in Gaza, says UN Unicef director says three children injured after polio clinic came under fire despite promised humanitarian pause The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024
“Herbie Flowers was supposed to do the date, but he couldn't make it. So Bowie said to me, ‘You'll have to play bass’”: Trevor Bolder speaks out on his storied history with David Bowie How could anyone who played bass on Ziggy Stardust not be a rock legend? Guitar World · Nov 3, 2024
Growing fears over Israel's plans to 'seize land in Gaza' as violent siege escalates ISRAEL has ramped up its siege of northern Gaza with the UN warning that hundreds of thousands of Palestinian lives are at risk, as concerns grow… The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2024
Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing.” The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024
WHO Says Strike On Gaza Vaccination Centre Wounds Four Children The World Health Organization said four children were among six people wounded Saturday in a strike on a polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza. International Business Times · Nov 2, 2024
Gaza polio vaccination drive resumes as Israel continues attacks WHO says six people, including four children, injured in strike on polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2024
‘Death is everywhere’: fears grow that Israel plans to seize land in Gaza Increasingly violent siege of north raises suspicions about Netanyahu’s war aims The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024
WHO To Resume Polio Vaccinations In Northern Gaza WHO to resume polio vaccinations in northern Gaza after temporary halt due to Israeli attacks, with efforts to reach displaced individuals and coordination... Top News · Nov 1, 2024
“The store said, ‘We can’t get an amp before your gig.’ This gentleman walked up behind me and said, ‘You can use mine.’ It was John Entwistle”: Martyn LeNoble was once in desperate need of bass gear – and The Who’s low-end legend came to his rescue When he first moved to the US, LeNoble was unable to ship has trusty Trace Elliott over with him. When a local bass store couldn't provide a replacement in time, Entwistle stepped in… Guitar World · Nov 1, 2024
Gaza Polio Vaccinations To Resume Saturday: WHO The World Health Organization said Friday that the necessary second round of child polio vaccinations in northern Gaza would begin on Saturday, after Israeli bombing had halted the drive. International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024
Mpox outbreak: How can UK travellers stay safe from the virus? The UK Health Security Agency say the risk of mpox infection is ‘low for most travellers’ The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024
‘Climate diplomacy’: Can smog bring India and Pakistan together? Pakistan Punjab’s chief minister wants to start a dialogue with her Indian counterpart for a joint effort against smog. Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2024
Middle East crisis: North Gaza situation ‘apocalyptic’ with whole population at risk of ‘imminent death’, say UN chiefs – as it happened ‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2024
Critical Medical Supplies Destroyed In Gaza Hospital Bombing Recent bombing at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza destroys critical medical supplies, hindering healthcare services in the region. Top News · Oct 31, 2024
Fortune · Oct 31, 2024 The world has a new leading infectious disease killer A longtime leading killer retakes the lead.
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024 TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased rates of infection among vulnerable populations; the inability to find and treat all missing cases; and funding shortfalls.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2024 Curbing Australia’s salt intake with new WHO limits could save almost 3,000 lives in a decade, study says WHO food scientist says relying on voluntary measures to reduce salt in the country’s food supply is not enough
International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024 Smog-beset Pakistan Megacity Curbs Rickshaws, Restaurants Pollution puffing rickshaws and barbeque restaurants were banned from operating in parts of Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore on Wednesday, as public health officials battle choking smog.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 First UK case of potentially deadly mpox strain detected in London The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.
Top News · Oct 30, 2024 WHO Reports Record 8 Million TB Cases In 2023 WHO reports record-high TB cases globally, urging intensified efforts to combat the disease and improve accessibility to testing.
International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024 Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High: WHO A record 8.2 million new tuberculosis cases were diagnosed worldwide last year, the World Health Organization said -- the highest number since it began global TB monitoring in 1995.
Medical Daily · Oct 30, 2024 Over 8 Million New Cases Reported As Tuberculosis Resurges As Top Killer: WHO Tuberculosis is making a resurgence, infecting an estimated 8.2 million people in 2023; the highest surge in new cases since 1995, a WHO report reveals.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024 WHO says 2023 saw the highest number of tuberculosis cases on record TB likely returned to being the world’s top infectious disease killer after being replaced by COVID-19
MusicRadar · Oct 29, 2024 “He ended up with a fully-fledged, pro studio - it just happened to have an engine and some wheels underneath”: David Gilmour, The Rolling Stones, Timbaland, Depeche Mode and more in nine of the weirdest recording studios ever built Who needs a boring static building to record in when you can have one on wheels?
MusicRadar · Oct 29, 2024 “I would love to do another album and I may try to bully him on that": Pete Townshend on future Who plans and the possibility of new music The Who will definitely "do something" in 2025, according to Townshend