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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
World news

Israel-Gaza war live: Gaza health system could collapse within hours, authorities say; Israel intensifies attacks on Jabaliya camp

Gaza's health system at risk of collapse without fuel for hospital generators. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Public health

Hospitals Are Happy for Patients to Try GoFundMe

Crowdfunding for medical bills has become routine and is being normalized as part of the health system.
GoFundMe has become a go-to for patients trying to escape medical-billing nightmares. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Bangladesh's worst dengue epidemic on record puts hospitals under strain

Bangladesh experienced its highest number of dengue cases and deaths in 2023.
Children are particularly vulnerable to dengue, with a majority of deaths being children under the age of 10. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Stretched NHS even less ready to cope with a new pandemic, scientists warn

The UK is now worse prepared for a pandemic than it was when Covid-19 hit the country.
The health system's ability to respond to another major viral outbreak has decreased.
The government's response to Covid-19 has been chaotic and little progress has been made in implementing new systems. [ more ]
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