February 17, 2023 WHO calls for more funding to support health sector in war-torn Ukraine The World Health Organization appealed for more funding for war-torn Ukraine as the country struggles to provide adequate health services and medication.
February 17, 2023 South African cheetahs begin journey to India as part of a plan to increase the country's big cat population A dozen cheetahs will be reintroduced to India from South Africa as part of an intergovernmental agreement to increase the country’s big cat population.
February 16, 2023 Abused women find safety in Kenya refuge where men are banned Women escaping child marriage, domestic abuse, and genital mutilation are finding safe haven at a Umoja village where man are restricted.
February 15, 2023 Chinese retirees protest in the streets over health insurance cuts Retirees in China went to the streets in Wuhan and Dalian to protest a recent cut to their health insurance. Monthly allowances were cut from $38 to $12.
February 15, 2023 Turkey faces post-earthquake water shortage, disease risks Turkey is facing a shortage of clean water after two deadly earthquakes damaged the region’s sanitation infrastructure. The water shortage also increases the risk of disease outbreaks.
February 9, 2023 UK reports 66% spike in England norovirus cases The United Kingdom has reported that norovirus cases in England are 66% higher than previously-reported averages for this time of year.
February 8, 2023 Chinese scientist says world should 'calm down' over risk of new COVID variants George Gao, a leading Chinese scientist, advised that the international community "calm down" over new COVID-19 variants being detected in the pandemic's nation of origin.
February 7, 2023 24 people killed in 2nd day of fighting in Somaliland At least 24 people were killed and 53 others were injured in the second day of fighting in Somaliland. Groups are seeking the reunification of Somaliland and Somalia.
February 7, 2023 Flooding from glacial lakes threaten communities in Asia, South America As glaciers melt into lakes, flooding has become a growing risk to 15 million people around the world. Asia faces the biggest risk as the Himalayan mountains heat up.
February 7, 2023 US infections rates related to kidney dialysis are higher among minorities, CDC reports The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that bloodstream infection rates related to kidney dialysis are higher among Blacks and Hispanics and in areas with more poverty.