Gaza death toll rises with no ceasefire in sight
Echoing that message, UN health agency (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a new appeal on Monday for “sustained safe passage” for medical essentials and fuel to keep health facilities…
Israel-Palestine: Rising death and displacement, including among UN staff
Over a tenth of the population in Gaza, more than 260,000 people, have been displaced since the start of the current conflict on 7 October and the numbers are rising…
Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises
“The United Nations and our partners in Afghanistan are coordinating with the de facto authorities to swiftly assess needs and provide emergency assistance,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. UN agencies,…
Drinking too much water can even lead you to death
Drinking too much water in a short period of time can cause water poisoning which can eventually lead to death. Water, if consumed in excess, creates an imbalance in the…
What are the reasons for the rising death of young people from heart disease?
—File photo In Pakistan, there has been a huge increase in the deaths of young people due to heart diseases in the last few years, which is attributed to the…
Time to revoke death penalty for social media dissent, UN experts urge
Mr. Al Ghamdi was arrested by the Saudi security services on 11 June 2022 and charged with criminal offences for opinions he expressed on social media platforms X and YouTube.…
Sindh, the first case of death due to malaria this year has come to light
—File photo The first death due to malaria has been reported in Sindh this year. According to the spokesman of the health department, a 12-year-old child from Mithi has died…
Death of Congo virus patient under treatment
—File photo A Congo virus patient died under treatment at Fatima Jinnah Hospital in Quetta. According to the hospital administration, this patient from Afghanistan was brought to the hospital 2…
Weight gain in middle age can increase the chance of death
Amsterdam: A new study suggests that weight gain in middle age (40s or 50s) can increase the risk of death by up to 30 percent. The study found that people…
Living in safe areas reduces the risk of death from heart disease
Beijing: People who feel safe from crime in their neighborhoods are less likely to die from a heart attack, a new study has found. In the study, the researchers tried…