Health
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US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies After Sudden Illness
DID Press: The office of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that the Republican lawmaker died following a “brief and sudden illness.” No further details about the nature of his illness or the circumstances surrounding his death were immediately released.…
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WHO Warns Closure of 150 Health Centers Threatens Polio Fight in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the closure of more than 150 health facilities across Afghanistan since the beginning of 2026 has significantly reduced access to essential healthcare services and poses a serious threat to ongoing polio…
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Water Shortages Deepen Humanitarian Hardship for Palestinian Families
DID Press: Extensive damage to water supply infrastructure in Khan Younis has intensified the water crisis, leaving thousands of Palestinian families struggling to meet their daily needs. According to local sources, damage to the city’s main water distribution network has…
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France Declares Heat Emergency as Record Temperatures Grip the Country
DID Press: France has activated a nationwide emergency heat plan for the first time as an intense heatwave, rising wildfire risks, and red weather alerts affect several parts of the country. According to international media reports, the French government implemented…
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UNDP Fully Equips ICU at Balkh Regional Hospital
DID Press: Afghanistan office of the United Nations Development Programme announced that the intensive care unit (ICU) at the Balkh Regional Hospital is now operating at full capacity, one year after becoming operational. According to UNDP, the ICU was established…
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WHO: Funding Crisis Shuts 150 Health Centers in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that a severe funding shortfall has forced the closure or suspension of 150 health facilities across Afghanistan, putting access to essential healthcare for 14.4 million people at serious risk. According to the WHO,…
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Gaza Health Crisis: 1,500 Patients Die Awaiting Treatment
DID Press: More than 1,500 patients in Gaza Strip have died while waiting for specialized medical treatment and evacuation outside the territory, health officials said, as the healthcare system continues to face severe shortages and mounting pressure. Health authorities in…
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100 Killed in US Independence Day Shootings
DID Press: At least 100 people have been killed and 340 others injured in shootings during the three-day Independence Day celebrations across the United States, according to the non-profit Gun Violence Archive. The organization said in a post on X…
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Haqqani: Afghans Still Face Serious Barriers to Healthcare Access
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the interior minister of the Taliban-led administration, has said that people in Afghanistan continue to face significant challenges in accessing healthcare services, stressing the need for stronger international support. According to the Ministry of Interior, Haqqani…
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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,954
DID Press: Venezuela’s Ministry of Communications and Information has confirmed that the death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck on June 24 has risen to 2,954. According to the ministry, 16,592 people have been injured, 16,309 have been left…
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