November 2023
Canada and WHO Strengthen Cooperation on Global Health Priorities
On November 20, WHO leaders and a Canadian delegation discussed enhancing cooperation on global health priorities, including gender equality and universal health coverage. The meeting…
Increase in Respiratory Diseases in China; WHO: No Unidentified Abnormal Pathogen Found
The Chinese government has reported a rise in respiratory diseases as winter approaches, particularly among children, while the WHO has stated no new pathogens have…
Increase in Respiratory Diseases in China; WHO Requests More Information
The WHO has requested more information from China regarding a rise in respiratory diseases and pneumonia among children, attributed to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions…
Israeli Forces Arrest Head and Several Doctors of Shifa Hospital
Israeli forces arrested Mohammed Abusalmieh, the head of Shifa Hospital, and several doctors in Gaza following the release of videos showing Hamas hostages at the…
Health Officials: 31 Premature Infants Transferred from Shifa Hospital to Southern Gaza
Health officials reported the safe transfer of 31 premature infants from Shifa Hospital in Gaza to another facility in southern Gaza amid ongoing conflict. The…
Joe Biden's Opposition to Ceasefire in Gaza; This Ceasefire Will Not Lead to Peace
President Joe Biden has rejected calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, arguing it would not lead to peace as long as Hamas remains committed to…
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Under Home Hospice Care
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter is now under hospice care at home due to dementia, while her husband, Jimmy Carter, has chosen to forgo further…
Germany Reaffirms Commitment to WHO and Advocates for Global Health Initiatives
On November 3, Germany reaffirmed its commitment to the WHO and advocated for a pandemic accord during a meeting with WHO representatives. Key German officials…
UN Relief Agency: Our Fuel Supplies in Gaza Have Run Out
The UN agency UNRWA has announced that its fuel supplies in Gaza have run out, severely impacting its ability to provide essential services like medical…
Netanyahu: Hamas has rejected Israel's request to provide fuel to Shifa Hospital
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Hamas rejected Israel's offer to provide fuel to Shifa Hospital, which has suspended operations due to fuel shortages. The…
Israel Prepared to Evacuate Children from Shifa Hospital in Gaza
The Israeli army has announced its readiness to evacuate children from Shifa Hospital in Gaza amidst ongoing heavy fighting. Palestinian officials report that many remain…
London Police Arrest Dozens to Prevent Clashes Between Pro-Palestinian Supporters and Opposing Groups
Over 100,000 pro-Palestinian supporters marched in London, leading to over 80 arrests by police to prevent clashes with opposing groups. The event coincided with the…
Main Hospital in Gaza in Darkness; Red Cross: Health System Has Reached a Point of No Return
The Red Cross has declared the health system in Gaza has collapsed, with the main hospital, Shifa, facing severe power outages and lack of oxygen,…
Israeli Army: We have attacked 5,000 Hamas targets since the start of ground operations in Gaza
The Israeli army has launched extensive air and ground operations in Gaza, attacking around 5,000 Hamas targets. Ahmad Sayam, a Hamas commander, was reportedly neutralized…
Netanyahu's Response to Macron's Criticism: Do Not Condemn Israel, Hamas is Responsible for Civilian Deaths in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to French President Macron's call to stop bombings in Gaza, blaming Hamas for civilian casualties. Macron condemned the bombings as…
Netherlands Strengthens Commitment to WHO with Renewed Multiannual Funding
The Netherlands has renewed its multiannual financial commitment to the WHO, contributing €13.34 million for 2024-2028 and €6 million for technical partnerships. This reinforces the…
Attack on Ambulance Convoy in Gaza; Israel: Hamas Terrorists Were Inside
An attack on an ambulance convoy in Gaza resulted in several deaths, with Israel claiming Hamas terrorists were inside. The incident has drawn international condemnation…
Palestinian Red Crescent: Second Largest Hospital in Gaza at Risk of Fire
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that Israeli attacks have endangered Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza, causing structural damage and injuries. The situation raises concerns about the…