Hospitals struggle as Myanmar quake worsens health crisis
The United Nations has raised urgent concerns over a deepening health crisis in Myanmar, following a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country last Friday....
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Uganda launches Sudan virus vaccine trial with WHO support
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have intensified support to Uganda in response to a recent outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD), a...
Kenya faces worsening floods, 228 now confirmed dead
The relentless downpours across Kenya have now claimed 228 lives, with the Interior Ministry reporting a sharp rise in fatalities due to the devastating floods...
Almaty, Kazakhstan, rocked by earthquake
An earthquake struck Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, on Monday, prompting panic among residents who fled outdoors as sirens blared, according to a report...
Chile’s forest fires claim 64 lives, threaten urban areas
A grave crisis is unfolding in central Chile as deadly forest fires have already claimed the lives of 64 people, and local authorities anticipate the...
Safety concerns rise as 16 miners perish in China coal mine fire
In a tragic incident on Sunday morning, 16 miners were confirmed dead following a fire at the Shanjiaoshu Coal Mine in Guizhou province, southwest China....
Torrential rains devastate China, 15 lives lost and thousands displaced
As torrential rains continue to wreak havoc in China, President Xi Jinping has called for stronger measures to safeguard lives and property from severe flooding....