All articles tagged with #medical crisis
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BuzzFeed
The article shares a mother's emotional journey and lessons learned after her daughter's diagnosis with a rare, incurable autoimmune disease, emphasizing the importance of sitting with pain, growth through adversity, and redefining normal life after trauma.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
A new WHO report warns that antibiotic resistance is increasing rapidly worldwide, with 1 in 6 infections now resistant to treatment, threatening modern medicine's foundation and risking a global health crisis, especially in low-income countries with weaker health systems.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
Jennifer Sontag, unable to afford emergency brain surgery in the U.S., faced a crisis that highlighted the high healthcare costs Americans face, leading some to move abroad for more affordable medical care.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Zeteo
Over 100 international healthcare professionals have issued an open letter condemning the Israeli assault on Gaza, highlighting the severe deterioration of Gaza's healthcare system, the starvation and targeting of medical workers, and calling for urgent international intervention to protect civilians, restore medical supplies, and cease hostilities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood in Toto
"Ordinary Angels" is a faith-kissed film directed by Jon Gunn, starring Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson, that tells the true story of a community rallying to save a young girl's life amidst a mountain of medical bills. The film's portrayal of flawed characters and the tension between them brings life to the familiar formula, making it more than just a faith-based drama. With a screenplay by Meg Tilly and Kelly Fremon Craig, the movie is a testament to the power of good actors and a story worthy of the big screen.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Doctors Without Borders has reported that Nasser Hospital, the largest remaining medical facility in Gaza, is unable to provide critical care due to Israeli bombardment and the encirclement of Khan Younis by the Israeli army. The hospital, which was also sheltering thousands of displaced Palestinians, is now facing dire conditions with almost 350 patients stuck inside. Doctors Without Borders has called for an end to the attacks on healthcare facilities, emphasizing the urgent need for medical care for the wounded.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has resulted in an estimated 60,000 wounded Palestinians overwhelming Gaza's hospitals, with medical professionals describing a dire situation of collapsing health facilities turned into impromptu refugee camps. The World Health Organization and other organizations are working to provide medical supplies and support to Gaza's hospitals, but the lack of health workers, fuel, and resources is hindering efforts to provide necessary care, leading to a devastating humanitarian crisis.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TooFab
Video footage shows EMTs calling police on a man experiencing a medical crisis, leading to his removal from an ambulance and subsequent death. Rochester's mayor is deeply concerned and has called for an investigation into the incident, expressing dismay at learning about it only recently. The family seeks answers, and the mayor is pushing for new processes and safeguards to prevent such incidents in the future. The city's ambulance service provider and police chief have also initiated internal investigations into the matter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Democrat & Chronicle
A video released by the city of Rochester shows a man in a medical crisis being forced out of an ambulance and left on the sidewalk, where he waited for more than two minutes before receiving help. The man died more than two weeks later, prompting Mayor Malik Evans to call for investigations by the city's ambulance service provider and the Rochester Police Department. The family of the deceased individual is seeking answers, and American Medical Response has launched an internal investigation and requested an investigation by the New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Twenty-eight premature babies have been evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza to Egypt for urgent medical treatment. The babies, accompanied by four mothers and six nurses, were transferred to two separate hospitals in Egypt. The evacuation was organized by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society and other organizations due to the deteriorating conditions at Al-Shifa Hospital, which has been targeted in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The babies are in critical condition and require advanced medical care. The evacuation is part of ongoing efforts to provide aid and medical assistance to the besieged enclave.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
Newborn babies in Gaza's Al Shifa hospital are at grave risk as the facility faces a severe shortage of fuel, electricity, water, food, medicines, and equipment due to the ongoing conflict between Israeli tanks and Hamas fighters. Premature babies, who should be in incubators, are now placed side by side on ordinary beds, lacking proper temperature regulation and infection control measures. The lack of sterilization has led to cases of gastritis, diarrhea, and vomiting. Doctors warn that without immediate intervention, the babies' lives are in danger, and the medical staff is emotionally and physically exhausted.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vox.com
The medical situation in Gaza is worsening as Israel's airstrikes and ground assault continue, with hospitals running out of fuel, supplies, and suffering damage from bombardment. Patients, including those with chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries, are unable to receive proper care, leading to increased mortality rates. Hospitals are overcrowded, lacking essential medical supplies, and becoming targets of attacks. The dire conditions also increase the risk of infectious diseases. The World Health Organization and Doctors Without Borders are calling for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and protection for healthcare providers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Water has run out at United Nations shelters in Gaza as Palestinians seek refuge from the Israeli offensive. The besieged territory's largest hospital is overwhelmed, with doctors fearing patients will die once generators run out of fuel. Israel has cut off the flow of food, medicine, water, and electricity to Gaza, leaving civilians struggling for survival. Aid workers are calling for the protection of over 2 million civilians and the establishment of an emergency corridor for humanitarian aid, but there is no indication that this will happen soon. Hospitals are full, and doctors fear for the lives of patients dependent on ventilators and those with complex blast wounds. The situation is dire, with water supplies running low and the risk of dehydration and waterborne diseases increasing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Water has run out at UN shelters in Gaza, leaving half a million residents without access to clean water, as the besieged territory faces an Israeli ground offensive. Overwhelmed doctors are struggling to care for patients, fearing they will die once generators run out of fuel. Israel has cut off the flow of food, medicine, water, and electricity to Gaza, while airstrikes continue to pound neighborhoods. Aid workers are calling for the establishment of an emergency corridor for the transfer of humanitarian aid, but there is no indication that it will be opened soon. The situation is dire, with families rationing dwindling water supplies and resorting to drinking dirty or brackish water, increasing the risk of dehydration and waterborne diseases.