Day: November 10, 2024
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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Children Suffer Amid Healthcare Collapse
Kate White, a UK nurse who has provided help in war zones around the world, describes Gaza as her most difficult assignment because of the immense destruction and health dangers, particularly the threat of disease outbreaks such as cholera. Working with UK-Med, she educated physicians to deal with breakouts in the midst of persistent conflict…
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Norovirus Surge Triggers Stay-Home Orders Amid Concerns Over New mRNA Vaccine
In England and Wales, norovirus cases have increased by 16% in just two weeks, owing primarily to the GII.17 variant known as ‘Kawasaki.’ Health officials advise people to stay home for 48 hours after symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea have subsided to avoid spreading the highly contagious bug. The virus is particularly dangerous for…
