Health

Democratic contender for the presidency, Kamala Harris, is reported to be in "excellent health," as indicated by a comprehensive medical evaluation released by the White House. This announcement comes as Harris's campaign takes a bold step, urging her opponent, Donald Trump, to unveil his health records as well. "Vice President Harris is in superb health," her physician, Joshua Simmons, emphasized in the report. He went on to state that she "exhibits both the physical stamina and mental clarity necessary to fulfill the…

The Palestinian health ministry has reported a grievous loss of life in the Tulkarm refugee camp situated in the West Bank, where at least 18 individuals were tragically killed due to an Israeli airstrike. This attack was purportedly aimed at eliminating a Hamas commander, whose presence was significant in the region. A representative from the Palestinian security services described this air raid as the most catastrophic event in the West Bank since the year 2000, highlighting the escalation of violence in recent times.…

The Lebanese Ministry of Health has reported tragic news, indicating that Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the death of 21 individuals in eastern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in violence that has persisted for nearly a week. According to the ministry's statement, “The raids carried out by the Israeli forces in the Baalbek-Hemel region have left 21 dead and 47 injured,” providing a preliminary count as heavy bombardment continues in the Baalbek vicinity, noted an AFP reporter. In its ongoing military…

DJIBOUTI - President Ismail Omar Guelleh touched down in Djibouti on Sunday, quelling rumors and murmurings about his health. His reappearance soothed a nation where citizens had been nervously chattering about his unexplained disappearance. The presidential office shared that Guelleh had embarked on a private journey to France, offering scant details on the nature of his trip. Historically, France, the erstwhile colonizer of Djibouti, exerts significant sway over the region bordering the Red Sea. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh,…

Djibouti (AX) — The rumors about Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh being gravely ill are just that, rumors. Minister of Economy and Finance, Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, swiftly shut down the gossip following the president's hospital visit on Saturday.Jumping on X (formerly Twitter), Dawaleh reassured the public by saying, "President Guelleh is in fine fettle. Yes, he’s got a bum right knee, but that's it." He didn't hold back, condemning the rumor mill, highlighting the absurdity of such fabrications."Sorry haters,…

Tensions Rise as Regional Health Ministries Clash with Federal Government Over Cooperation Mogadishu (AX) — An alarming rift has emerged between the federal government of Somalia and the regional health ministries, alongside the Banadir region. This discord pertains to the cessation of collaborative efforts essential for the provision of health services. In a united statement released on Sunday, these regional bodies accused the Federal Ministry of Health of unceremoniously halting cooperation. They highlighted a…

The Mental Health Crisis in Somalia: Stigma and Conflict at Play Mogadishu (AX) — For the past several years, Hodan Ali has been robbed of restful nights. This 32-year-old mother of three is stirred from sleep by terrifying echoes of gunfire, remnants of Mogadishu's turbulent past. Like countless other Somalis, Hodan finds herself ensnared in a mental health quagmire, exacerbated by years of violence, societal stigma, and a glaring scarcity of professional support. A recent investigation uncovers a staggering truth: nearly…

Swedish health authorities said Thursday they had registered the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of mpox, a viral infection spread through close contact. The announcement came a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global health emergency for the second time in two years, warning that the virus could eventually spread across international borders. Sweden's public health authority confirmed to Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the case was the same…

WHO chief: World's worst well being disaster unfolds in Ethiopia GENEVA -- With a lot of the world's consideration centered on the bloodshed in Ukraine, the pinnacle of the World Health Organization mentioned on Wednesday that there was "nowhere on earth where the health of millions of people is more threatened" than the Ethiopian area of Tigray. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…

Former Congolese Minister of Health Eteni Longondo, accused almost unanimously by the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) of embezzling funds set aside for the response to Covid-19 when he was in office in 2020, was placed under a temporary arrest warrant, Friday, August 27, 2021, in the end of a hearing at the prosecutor's office near the Court of Cassation in Kinshasa. He spent the night in Makala…