HEALTH SYSTEM
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Cuba's health system severely struggling due to US sanctions
The US's policy of maximum pressure against Havana is not only causing a grave economic crisis in Cuba, but it is also seriously disrupting the local health system.
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PALESTINE
WHO chief decries 'decimation' of Gaza health system
The World Health Organization has warned that the health system in Gaza is being destroyed.
PALESTINE
WHO says 'extremely concerned' as Gaza hospitals like a 'horror movie'
The World Health Organization says Gaza hospitals resembled a "horror movie" even before the truce expires.
PALESTINE
Health situation in Gaza ‘extremely catastrophic’: Palestinian official
A senior Palestinian official has described as "extremely catastrophic” the health situation in the Gaza Strip in general, stressing the need for providing the necessary health components.
POLITICS
Iran urges end to US sanctions targeting ordinary Iranians
Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations has lambasted the unilateral US sanctions against Iran.
SOCIETY
Pandemic has damaged 'fabric of society': Red Cross
The Red Cross says the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have damaged the fabric of the society and will be felt for years.
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Hospitals in EU struggling to cope with rising numbers of COVID-19 patients
The European Commission says COVID-19 cases are on the rise in almost all of the EU's 27 member states. High hospital admission numbers are putting health systems under pressure.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Pandemic profits: Top US health insurers make billions in 2nd quarter
Five of America’s largest health insurers reported more than $11bn in profits in the second quarter – a decline from the same period last year when the Covid-19 pandemic helped drive sky-high profits.
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