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human-interest2 years ago•5 min saved

The Heartbreaking Plight of Gaza's Orphaned Children

The Gaza Strip is witnessing a heartbreaking rise in the number of orphans due to the ongoing conflict. Many children are being labeled as "wounded child, no surviving family" (WCNSF) as they lose their parents, siblings, and grandparents in the violence. The story highlights the experiences of three-year-old Ahmed Shabat, two-year-old Muna Alwan, and 11-year-old Dunya Abu Mehsen, who have all been left orphaned and injured. The situation is further exacerbated by the lack of adequate medical care and the challenges in identifying and registering orphaned children.

via BBC.com|

#children #gaza #human-interest

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Faces Alarming Antibiotic Resistance Crisis

Researchers have discovered an alarming level of antibiotic resistance in bacteria from war-wounded patients in Ukraine, particularly in the Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria. The study, conducted by Lund University in Sweden and Ukrainian microbiologists, found high levels of resistance to broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents, including newly developed antibiotics. Some samples even contained bacteria resistant to "last-resort" antibiotics. The researchers emphasize the urgent need for international aid to address this grave concern, as the spread of resistant bacteria threatens the entire European region.

via SciTechDaily|

#antibiotic-resistance #bacterial-infections #health

healthcare2 years ago•1 min saved

International Medical Collaboration: U.S. and German Experts Train Ukrainian Doctors in Emergency Care for War Victims

The American Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is conducting training in Lviv, Ukraine, to teach doctors and nurses new approaches to managing and treating patients in critical condition with war injuries. The training, the first of its kind in Ukraine, aims to provide expert training to specialists in multidisciplinary hospitals and combat medics in emergency care for civilians and military personnel affected by the war. American instructors will teach rapid diagnosis and emergency medical care for patients with various injuries, and the training is expected to benefit 400 Ukrainian doctors.

via Ukrinform|

#american-society-of-critical-care-medicine #emergency-care #healthcare