Gaza faces ‘perfect storm’ of deadly diseases

Gaza faces ‘perfect storm’ of deadly diseases

For the besieged residents of Gaza who have so far survived Israel’s bombs and bullets, a silent, invisible killer is now stalking them: disease. A lack of food, clean water and shelter have worn down hundreds of thousands of traumatised people and, with a health system on its knees, it’s inevitable epidemics will rip through … Read more

Past COVID-19 Infection Could Play Role In Child Hepatitis

Past COVID-19 Infection Could Play Role In Child Hepatitis

June 16, 2022 – There may be a link between the recent unexplained cases of hepatitis in children and prior coronavirus infections, according to new research from Israel. A new study details five children in Israel who had mild cases of COVID-19 who went on to develop hepatitis; two of these children required liver transplants. … Read more

3 Children in Indonesia Die of Acute Hepatitis

3 Children in Indonesia Die of Acute Hepatitis

May 4, 2022 — Three children in Indonesia have died of acute hepatitis, bringing to four the global death toll in the mysterious worldwide outbreak of the liver disease, CBS News reported. The Indonesian Health Ministry said three children died last month in hospitals in Jakarta, the nation’s capital, after displaying symptoms such as nausea, … Read more