Public Health

Displaced Palestinian families in Gaza face deadly attacks and worsening tent-camp conditions

Israeli attacks across Gaza killed at least 14 Palestinians on Thursday as displaced families continued living in makeshift tent camps with limited shelter supplies and restricted aid access.

US suspends assistance to Somalia over alleged seizure of WFP food aid

The US suspended all assistance to Somalia’s government, alleging Somali officials destroyed a WFP warehouse and illegally seized 76 tonnes of donor-funded food aid intended for vulnerable Somalis.

Trump plans US withdrawal from 66 UN and international organisations

US President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw the United States from 66 UN and international organisations and to cut all funding to the affected entities.

Cargo truck carrying Ethiopian asylum seekers and migrants overturns in Afar, killing 22

At least 22 people were killed and 65 were injured when a cargo truck carrying Ethiopian asylum seekers and migrants overturned on a highway in Semera in Ethiopia’s Afar region.

Contaminated water in Indore causes deaths, officials suspended

More than 2,800 people fell ill after drinking contaminated water, prompting official action.

Andhra Pradesh govt trains medical students in mental health

The initiative targets first-year MBBS students in all medical colleges to reduce suicide risk and mental stress.

India bans manufacture and sale of oral nimesulide above 100 mg

India's government banned all oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg due to health risks, following ICMR's recommendation.

Death toll in cylinder blast near Mysuru palace rises to two

The incident involved a helium cylinder explosion by a balloon seller preparing gas with chemicals, leading to government assurance of a detailed safety review.

Centuries-old duck farming in Kerala's Kuttanad faces decline due to recurring avian flu outbreaks

Recurrent avian flu outbreaks in Kerala's Kuttanad have drastically reduced duck farming, endangering farmer incomes and native breeds.

Gas explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least two and causes partial collapse

Gas explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home kills two, causes partial collapse, and highlights fire safety shortcomings.

India's maternal mortality rate declines significantly due to rise in institutional deliveries

The rise in institutional deliveries to 89% in India led to a significant drop in maternal mortality, signaling better maternal health care.

Soil tests reveal aluminium contamination far exceeding safe limits in Kerala's Kuttanad paddy fields

Kuttanad paddy fields have aluminium levels 39–165 times over safe thresholds due to rising soil acidity, endangering crops and farmers' livelihoods.

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