55,000 Gaza Children Acutely Malnourished: Lancet Study
Shocking new research from The Lancet medical journal exposes devastating scale of child malnutrition in Gaza, with over 54,500 children suffering acute hunger amid ongoing conflict.
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Aid Cuts Trigger Catastrophe for Sudanese Refugees in Chad
Severe funding shortages force life-saving health programmes to close, leaving Sudanese refugees in Chad battling starvation and disease in what aid workers call an 'unfolding humanitarian disaster'.
Toddler abandoned as 'witch' makes miraculous recovery
A shocking case of child neglect in Nigeria reveals how superstition nearly cost a toddler his life, with a heartwarming update on his remarkable transformation after intervention.
Vegan couple convicted after infant starved on extreme diet
A vegetarian couple has been found guilty of child neglect after their infant daughter suffered severe malnutrition from being fed an inadequate plant-based diet, requiring emergency hospital treatment.
Venezuela: Starving Children Used in Unethical Food Trials
Exclusive: An investigation reveals that Venezuelan scientists are conducting controversial dietary studies on severely malnourished indigenous children without proper ethical approval or parental consent, raising serious human rights concerns.
Brave Mila, 5, loses cancer battle after treatment hope dashed
The courageous story of five-year-old Mila Sneddon from Falkirk, who captured a nation's heart, ends in tragedy as she loses her fight against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Her family's desperate plea for NHS-funded CAR-T therapy came too late.
Dad's Leukaemia Shock After Routine Blood Test
Greg Mason, a father from the UK, received a devastating leukaemia diagnosis following a routine blood test. His family shares their emotional journey and urgent plea for stem cell donors to help save his life.
UK childhood obesity and underweight crisis deepens
A landmark UNICEF report reveals a deepening nutritional crisis among UK children, with soaring obesity rates masking a persistent underweight problem, creating a 'double burden' of malnutrition.
Bleeding gums could be sign of leukaemia
Dental experts and haematologists issue a crucial warning that persistent bleeding gums, often mistaken for vigorous brushing, could be an early indicator of leukaemia. Learn the vital signs to watch for.
UNICEF: Catastrophic Child Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza
UNICEF reports a devastating malnutrition emergency in Gaza, with over 15,000 children under five requiring urgent treatment and lifesaving programmes at breaking point due to access denials and funding shortfalls.
Afghanistan's Humanitarian Catastrophe Under Taliban Rule
Exclusive report reveals Afghanistan's escalating crisis as international funding collapses, healthcare systems fail, and millions face starvation under the Taliban regime.
UK Senators Demand Emergency Baby Formula for Gaza Crisis
Cross-party group of UK parliamentarians demands immediate action to address severe baby formula shortage in Gaza, warning of catastrophic humanitarian consequences for infants.
Dietitian Reveals Hidden Physical Signs Of Malnutrition
An expert dietitian reveals the subtle physical symptoms that could indicate malnutrition, from brittle nails to mouth ulcers. Learn to spot the warning signs in yourself and loved ones.
Gaza: Ten Die from Starvation in 24 Hours
The Gaza Health Ministry reports a devastating acceleration of the humanitarian crisis, with ten Palestinians, including children, dying from starvation in a single day. International agencies warn of an imminent widespread famine as aid remains criticall
Gaza Famine Confirmed as Starvation Death Toll Rises
A new report from the IPC reveals a catastrophic escalation of famine in Gaza, with starvation deaths mounting and the entire population facing acute food insecurity. The international community faces urgent calls for action.
Gaza Water Crisis Triggers Deadly Paralysis Outbreak
Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.
UN: Famine 'Imminent' in Gaza, Entire Population in Crisis
A new UN-backed report classifies Gaza's entire population as facing acute food insecurity, with famine projected in the north by May. The international community intensifies calls for Israel to allow more aid.
Indonesia's Papua Faces Measles and Malnutrition Catastrophe
Exclusive: The World Health Organisation confirms a major health emergency in Indonesia's Papua region, with soaring child mortality rates from measles and malnutrition. Critics accuse Jakarta of neglect and imposing a media blackout.
Gaza Paralysis Outbreak Linked to Water Crisis
The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in acute flaccid paralysis cases in Gaza, linking the outbreak to a severe public health emergency caused by contaminated water and collapsing sanitation.
Gaza Faces Imminent Famine, Warns UN-Backed Report
A new report reveals northern Gaza is on the brink of famine, with catastrophic food shortages and soaring malnutrition rates as Israel's military offensive and blockade cripple aid delivery.
Gaza's Famine: The Devastating Human Cost
An in-depth report from The Guardian reveals the harrowing reality of famine in Gaza, where the most vulnerable face starvation, disease, and a collapse of medical care. This is the human cost of the ongoing crisis.
British nurse's stark malnutrition warning from Gaza
Mandy Blackman, a British NHS nurse volunteering in Gaza, reports a catastrophic malnutrition crisis, with children starving to death and hospitals overwhelmed. She describes scenes of desperation and a collapsing healthcare system.
UN: Entire Gaza Faces Famine Within Six Weeks
The United Nations' food security agency, the IPC, has issued its most severe warning, projecting that the entire population of Gaza will face famine within the next six weeks without an immediate ceasefire and a massive influx of aid.
Famine Declared in Gaza City by Global Monitor
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has officially declared a state of famine in Gaza City, marking a devastating escalation in the humanitarian crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict and siege.
UN: Famine 'Imminent' in Northern Gaza
A devastating UN-backed report declares that famine is 'imminent' in northern Gaza, with the entire population facing acute food insecurity and malnutrition rates soaring beyond emergency thresholds.
Gaza Famine Crisis: Children Dying from Starvation
A new report reveals catastrophic famine levels in northern Gaza, with children now dying from starvation. As Israeli forces continue their offensive, the humanitarian crisis reaches a devastating tipping point.
Cost of Living Crisis Forces Hungry to A&E for Food
Shocking new report finds desperate patients are turning up to NHS emergency departments seeking meals, not medical care, as the cost of living crisis fuels a hidden hunger epidemic.
BBC changes headline on Gaza cancer patient death
The BBC has revised a controversial headline suggesting a Gaza cancer patient died from malnutrition after facing backlash for inaccurate reporting.
Gaza's children face starvation as hunger crisis worsens
Thousands of displaced children in Gaza are battling severe hunger and malnutrition as the ongoing war with Israel cripples food supplies and humanitarian aid.
South Sudan's Hunger Crisis Leaves 7 Million Struggling
A dire food crisis grips South Sudan, with nearly 7 million people facing severe hunger. The World Health Organization warns of escalating malnutrition and disease outbreaks.
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