(2024-10-24). Final phase of polio vaccination in Gaza suspended amid Israeli attacks. indybay.org Health workers had managed to vaccinate 94% of children under ten in central and southern regions over the past week, but attacks on civilian infrastructure in the north are leaving nearly 120,000 children without their second dose, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. The head of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned that this disruption will affect the overall impact of the vaccination campaign.
(2024-10-24). War-stricken Sudan battles cholera and other deadly diseases. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day As respiratory infections rise in the fall months, washing your hands with soap and water is more important than ever. Regular hand-washing stops germs from spreading and lowers your chances of getting sick. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating or cooking, and after coughing or sneezing. Washing your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap is simple yet effective. It can prevent 1 in 3 cases of diarrhea…
(2024-10-24). Israeli raids target Beirut and Hezbollah strikes Tel Aviv. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli air raids have targeted multiple sites in the southern suburbs of Beirut, including the Al-Hadath area, escalating tensions in the region. The strikes included an attack on the office of Al-Mayadeen TV, which had already evacuated its staff at the onset of the aggression on Lebanon. The raids were conducted without prior warning, as reported by Israeli media. Additional strikes were carried out in the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon.In response to the Israeli attacks, Hezbollah launched a heavy missile barrage on Tel Aviv, with sirens sounding across the city. According to a statem…