Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel
Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.
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US lawmakers call on Israel to release imprisoned doctor Hussam Abu Safia
Progressive US representatives seek to bring attention to Israeli abuse and detention of Palestinian medical worker.
Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after lab worker death
Russia denies plague cases after laboratory technician’s death; US demands ‘transparency’ as WHO monitors situation.
Kenya confirms first Ebola case as man dies in Nairobi after DRC return
More than 4,000 people have died in the worst outbreak in the DR Congo’s history, with confirmed cases surpassing 8,300.
From: NewsFeed
What we know about Russia’s suspected plague case
Dozens of people have been quarantined over a suspected case of the plague in Russia’s Siberia.
Published On 6 Oct 2026
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Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?
Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.
New York state declares measles disaster amid resurgence of disease in US
The US had largely eliminated measles by 2000 but has seen several outbreaks amid declining vaccination rates.
Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia
Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.
Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague in Siberia; US monitoring case
A Russian agency links the lab worker’s death to ‘pneumonia of unknown’ origin.
From: NewsFeed
How AI is helping Mexico detect breast cancer earlier
Mexico is turning to AI to speed up breast cancer detection as long waits and a shortage of specialists hamper screening
Published On 3 Oct 2026
WHO warns of ‘devastating consequences’ due to delayed aid entry into Gaza
The WHO’s representative in Palestine calls on Israeli authorities to ‘release the pressure on medical supplies’.
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