Tag: hospitals
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New Mpox Strain Causes Surge in Infections Across Central Africa, With Focus on Democratic Republic of Congo
A new strain of Mpox is rapidly spreading across parts of Africa, notably in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, triggering a significant increase in infections and deaths. The World Health Organization has declared it an international health emergency. The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded over 16,500 cases this year, with 570 fatalities.…
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President Biden Urges Israel to Protect Civilians in Potential Rafah Military Operation
US President Joe Biden has communicated concerns to Israel’s Prime Minister regarding a potential military operation in Rafah, Gaza, stressing the importance of a plan to protect civilians. Rafah, a city on the border with Egypt, has become a sanctuary for Palestinians displaced by the ongoing conflict since Hamas’s attacks on October 7th. Amidst escalating…