epidemics

Epidemics threaten children’s lives in Gaza

Published on: August 28, 2025
11:35

Ramallah, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) More than 500,000 children under five years of age are currently at risk of epidemics in the Gaza Strip due to the Israeli aggression, the territory's Health Ministry warned.

Africa in need of humanitarian aid

Published on: August 8, 2025
10:48

Conakry, August 8 (Prensa Latina) The suspension of financial aid to African countries to lessen their health and sanitation problems has created the threat of epidemics in countries like Guinea, medical sources emphasized.

FAO calls for global support for Gaza amid risk of famine, epidemics

Published on: May 12, 2025
13:35

Rome, May 12 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) called for increased humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population of Gaza, which faces risks of famine and epidemic outbreaks due to Israeli attacks.

UN calls world to jointly tackle risk of epidemics

Published on: December 27, 2024
15:07

United Nations, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary General, António Guterres, today urged to work together for a safer and healthier world for all, on the occasion of World Epidemic Preparedness Day.

OXFAM warns of epidemics in Gaza due to unprecedented crisis

Published on: May 14, 2024
10:55

Ramallah, May 14 (Prensa Latina) The destruction of critical water and sanitation infrastructure by the Israeli Army, along with severe overcrowding, malnutrition, and heat, is pushing Gaza to the brink of a deadly epidemic outbreak, OXAFAM, (Oxford Committee for Relief Against Hunger) warned on Tuesday.

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