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Growth charts — WHO standards versus India crafted

While acquiring newer, and more precise information on child growth is a welcome move, it seems logical to stick to the aspirationally high but achievable standards suggested by the WHO-MGRS.

The Hindu

‘Intense’ ground fighting blocking aid deliveries in Gaza, UN warns – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war here and see all our Israel-Gaza war coverage here

The Guardian - AU

"We did seven encores. We ran out of material and were forced to play Jimi Hendrix tunes. Imagine that, opening for Cream and finishing with Hendrix tunes?": The story of the legendary James Gang

With a classic funk-rock sound, the rise of rock'n'roll cowboys the James Gang looked unstoppable, inspired by a real kick-ass guitarist who would both make and break the band

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Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza

Public health experts say conditions in war-torn Gaza are ripe for the spread of infectious disease. Health workers are struggling to spot and contain outbreaks, even as the health system teeters.

WEKU

Displaced Gazans have little space left to go, UN says

Many Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have followed Israeli army evacuation orders and sought safety in designated areas only to find there is little space left in the densely populated enclave.

Radio France Internationale

Five 2023 Financial Events and the Timeless Lessons They Reinforced

From aggressive interest rate hikes to bank failures to the rise of AI, this year has shown us why it’s important to both take advantage of opportunity but also keep a level head with our financial plans.

Kiplinger

Israel’s onslaught on Gaza leading to ‘carnage’ as health system disintegrates, WHO warns

Injured forced to make impossible choice between risking death and amputating limb amid medical supply shortage

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India’s loneliness epidemic | Explained

The Hindu explains what India can do to address the loneliness epidemic, how loneliness impacts other disease outcomes and if there is a need for psychological community interventions.

The Hindu

Israel PM Says No Peace Until Hamas Destroyed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted peace can only be achieved in Gaza if Hamas is destroyed, the territory demilitarised and Palestinian society "deradicalised", after warning the war is set to intensify.

International Business Times

Lose a limb or risk death? Growing numbers among Gaza's thousands of war-wounded face hard decisions

Gaza's more than 54,500 war-wounded include a growing number of amputees who face hard choices and challenges as they try to survive in a war zone

The Independent UK

'Harrowing': WHO Decries Deadly Strike On Gaza Refugee Camp

World Health Organization staff visited Monday a Gaza hospital receiving casualties from deadly strikes on a refugee camp, hearing distressing stories of entire families killed and seeing dying children.

International Business Times

Of love letters and distant galaxies: Uplifting stories from 2023

It was a turbulent year from start to end, but 2023 was not just about devastating wars, natural disasters and the cost-of-living crisis. The past 12 months also saw the approval of a revolutionary new malaria vaccine, a sharp drop in the deforestation of the Amazon, and an historic victory…

France 24

Morning Digest | J&K Police file murder case over death of three civilians in Army custody; WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance as COVID-19 cases rise, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 25, 2023

The Hindu

50,000 women pregnant in Gaza amid ‘decimation’ of its health system

WHO chief says the enclave’s infrastructure is being destroyed as UN agency warns of soaring healthcare needs.

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The Hindu

Unpacking the first ever COP ‘Health Day’

Placing health at the forefront of climate planning in India is not just a necessity but an imperative for several compelling reasons

The Times of India

“It is gradually becoming dominant”: Former AIIMS Director on COVID JN.1 variant

On December 8, the first case of JN.1 variant was reported in Kerala. Since then testing and surveillance have increased. So far, 22 cases of JN.1 variant have been reported in the country. The variant is spreading faster and has already been detected in several other countries including the US…

The Hindu

Infection of the eye, and how to protect vision

Preventing and curing 80% of global visual loss: VISION 2020: The Right to Sight, a WHO-IAPB programme, is helping India's 13 lakhs born blind and 76 lakhs with treatable eye conditions.

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New COVID variant dominant in U.S.

Health experts monitoring JN.1 say it may not cause as much damage as previous waves but it could still be severe

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Evening Standard

OPINION - I live for the Doctor Who Christmas special and Ncuti Gatwa has brought back the stardust

Who cares about opening presents or carving the proverbial turkey? Today, I know where I’ll be: on the sofa, remote in hand, ready to switch the TV on for the Doctor Who festive special.

The Guardian - UK

NHS given warning about infection control as Covid cases rise

Exclusive: Royal College of Nursing asks why WHO guidance on masks and respirators has not been introduced across UK

The Independent UK

UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation

The U.N. health agency says it has tallied a tenfold increase in the global count of reported cases of dengue over the last generation, with climate change and the growing spread of virus-carrying mosquitos in part to blame for transmission that remains mostly prevalent in the Americas

Al Jazeera

New COVID strain JN.1 is spreading fast. How worried should we be?

The new variant has spread across 41 countries as the WHO categorises it as a ‘variant of interest’.

Louder

The 10 best Keith Moon performances, by Kenney Jones

Kenney Jones replaced the irrepressible Keith Moon in The Who in 1978 – and these are performances by his predecessor he loves the most

Al Jazeera

China tries to ‘bury the memory’ and trauma of zero-COVID era

A year after Beijing abandoned the policy’s strict lockdowns and endless testing, its failures remain unaddressed.

The Hindu

As JN.1 emerges as variant of interest, time to evaluate preparedness and effective testing and treatments

WHO classifies JN.1 as a separate variant of interest (VOI) with potential to affect virus characteristics & increase burden of respiratory infections. Vaccines expected to increase protection against JN.1. India detects 21 cases, all mild.

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