The W.H.O. had requested detailed information about a reported surge in respiratory illnesses in children in China. Chinese data suggested the surge was caused by known bacteria and viruses.
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W.H.O. Asks China for Details on Surge of Respiratory Illness in Children
Reports of overcrowding at pediatric hospitals in China have raised concerns about a jump in respiratory illnesses affecting children.
28 Premature Babies Evacuated From Al-Shifa Hospital Arrive in Egypt
The newborns had become a symbol of the suffering at Al-Shifa Hospital, which was raided by Israeli forces last week.
31 Premature Babies at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza Are Evacuated
The 31 babies will be taken to Egypt for treatment, officials say. Israel’s push to seize Al-Shifa Hospital and a lack of power led doctors to warn that the infants were at particular risk.
Inside the Desperate Effort to Evacuate Young Cancer Patients From Gaza
A mission to rescue cancer-stricken children from the violence in Gaza has involved multiple countries and last-minute connections in the chaos of war.
Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital Is ‘No Longer Functioning,’ WHO Says
The agency warned of a “dire and perilous” situation for those trapped inside as Israeli troops battle Hamas fighters nearby.
Gaza Hospitals Near Collapse as Fighting Rages Nearby
Facing power outages and shortages of food, water and medical supplies, hospitals are struggling just to keep patients alive, Gazan health authorities say.
Gaza Hospitals Near Collapse as Fighting Rages Nearby
Facing power outages and shortages of food, water and medical supplies, hospitals are struggling just to keep patients alive, Gazan health authorities say.
Street Battles Rage in Gaza City Ruins, as Residents Flee on Foot
The Biden administration, which has pressed Israel to do more to safeguard civilian lives, said Israel had agreed to steps to help people flee the northern Gaza Strip and receive aid.
Third Communications Blackout Hits Gaza Amid Heavy Strikes
The director general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said it was “very concerned” about the outage and reports of heavy bombardment.