Fifteen people die in seasonable floods in eastern Iran


Fifteen individuals were killed in seasonable floods that occurred in the province of Kerman, eastern Iran, said authorities on Tuesday.

Authorities in Jiroft city told the Islamic Republic News Agency (INRA) that rescue teams managed to salvage the bodies of 15 individuals who died in the floods.

The deceased individuals were near a river in the city when the floods occurred, added the source.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Nine Palestinians dead, 41 injured in Gaza Strip


Nine Palestinians are dead while 41 others injured in Israeli occupation airstrike on several areas and homes in the Gaza Strip, affirmed Health Authorities in Gaza affirmed on Sunday.

The ministry said n a press statement that nine martyrs and 41 injured arrived at hospitals over the past 24 hours, as a result of a series of strikes on the Gaza Strip.

The death toll has risen since the start of the Israeli occupation’s aggression to 41,595 and 96,251 injuries, while many victims are still under rubble and on the roads as ambulances and civil defense crews can’t reach them, added the statement. The Israeli occupation army has continued its aggression since the early hours of Sunday, targeting several residential communities north and south, including a school housing displaced Palestinians in Beit Lahia town, north of Gaza Strip.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

OIC, WHO sign MoU to face urgent health challenges


The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) signed on Sunday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with World Health Organization (WHO) to face urgent health challenges.

This took place during the during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

This significant agreement was inked by OIC Secretary General Hussein Brahim Taha, and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

This MoU reflects the evolving landscape of global health challenges and emphasizes the commitment of both organizations to work together more effectively.

The updated MoU outlines key areas of cooperation, including health system strengthening with a focus on Primary Health Care (PHC) orientation, advancements in vaccine development and technology, cancer control initiatives, and nuclear medicine, among other critical health issues.

In his remarks during the signing ceremony, Secretary General Taha emphasized the shared vision of both organizations for a healthier future, “today, we reaffirm our commitment to
unite our resources, expertise, and innovation to address the pressing health challenges facing our member states.” This collaboration is expected to enhance the capacity of Member States to respond to health crises, improve healthcare delivery systems, and foster resilience in the face of emerging health threats.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

177,000 women in Gaza in life threatening condition — UN agency


The UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) warned on Thursday of the adverse impact of the Israeli occupation war on women in Gaza saying more than 177,000 of the female Gazans are in life threatening condition.

The health system, more than 11 months after start of the aggression on the strIp, collapsed with the demolishing of 84 percent of the medical facilities. Those still serving lack medicines, ambulance vehicles and basic treatment to save lives, in addition to the lack of power and water.

The ROAS said in a report that the challenges in Gaza’s health sector have been causing drastic physical and psychological harm to the women who suffer from instant and long term health complications due to the lack of the minimum treatment.

More than 177,000 women in Gaza are facing life-threatening dangers — including 162,000 who suffer from non-communicable diseases and illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Up to 15,000 others are on the verge of starvation, with some suffer
ing from infection and anemia, the ROAS report said adding that 68 percent of the pregnant women suffer from urinary infections, anemia, blood pressure and bleeding with no available treatment.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Bus crash kills 10, injures 41 in central Iran


At least 10 people were killed and 41 others injured when their bus crashed in central Iran on Tuesday, according to Iranian authorities.

The tragedy took place when the bus overturned in Yazd province while travelling between Bushehr City in southwestern Iran and Mashhad City in the northeast, Iran’s official news agency reported, citing Iranian health authorities.

All the victims are women and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for necessary medical treatment, they added.

The bus driver is to blame for the accident due to failure to abide by traffic safety rules, they said.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

MoH, WHO launches workshop to monitor winter respiratory illnesses


The Ministry of Health launched on Monday, in cooperation with UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) a workshop through EMFLU Platform to monitor winter respiratory illnesses.

Director of the Public Health Department Dr. Fahad Al-Ghamlas stated in the opening speech, that the workshop focuses on monitoring and controlling respiratory illnesses cases and classify them using the organization’s electronic monitoring platform EMFLU.

He pointed out that the workshop is intended for the medical staff in the emergency department, indicating that health experts and engineers from the Ministry and WHO will provide an explanation on the digital system (EMFLU) and the developed monitoring system (EMFLU-2).

He explained that the workshop identifies the latest developments and recommendations to prevent infectious respiratory diseases, with the aim of monitoring these cases and reducing the rate of infection and death.

The workshop coincides with the ministry’s campaign to vaccinate against winter respiratory illnesse
s, he added.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Mercy Farm launches Natural Youth and Freshness Cream with Vitamin E and A


Bethlehem- Ma’an- Skin care begins with what we put on it. Today, Mercy Farm presents you with a unique cream, made of a perfect blend of the benefits of nature and science, to provide you with radiant and healthy skin naturally and safely.

Natural medical cream with Vitamin A and E is your best choice for comprehensive care, free of harmful chemicals, suitable for all skin types.

Why Vitamin A and E?

These vitamins are essential elements for maintaining healthy and beautiful skin , as they work in harmony to provide the following benefits:

Vitamin A (Retinol): Known for its ability to accelerate the process of skin cell renewal, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and works to unify skin tone and add a touch of softness and radiance to it. If you suffer from acne scars or dark pigmentation, Vitamin A will help to significantly improve the appearance of your skin .

Vitamin E: This vitamin is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from external factors such as pollution an
d ultraviolet rays. It also enhances deep hydration of the skin, which helps maintain the skin’s softness and elasticity and prevents signs of dryness and irritation.

All natural ingredients

What makes this cream special is its 100% natural formula. Free from parabens, artificial fragrances, and chemical preservatives. It has been carefully developed to be gentle on sensitive skin , while at the same time being effective in nourishing the skin and restoring its natural radiance.

Multiple benefits in one product:

-Enhances skin freshness and makes it look younger.

– Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

-Unifies skin tone and reduces dark spots.

-It provides deep hydration to the skin that lasts all day long.

-Protects the skin from harmful environmental factors.

Who is this cream suitable for?

Thanks to its natural and effective formula, the cream is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Whether you suffer from dry, oily, or combination skin, this cream works to meet th
e different needs of your skin.

How to use?

Morning: Use a small amount after cleansing your skin, and don’t forget to apply sunscreen.

Evening: Apply before bed to allow skin to benefit from the rejuvenating properties of Vitamin A during the night.

With regular use, you will notice a significant improvement in the appearance and texture of your skin.

Enjoy brighter, healthier skin.

Natural medical cream with Vitamin A and E is the solution that combines nature and medical care to give you glowing and flawless skin . Give your skin the care it deserves with this unique product, and enjoy a healthy and radiant look all day long.

Renew your beauty journey today with Mercy Farm. Shine naturally.

Source: Maan News Agency

Russian expert: Coronavirus has become seasonal


Moscow – Ma’an – Dr. Vitaly Zverev, Scientific Director of the Serum and Vaccine Research Center, announced that the “Covid-19” disease no longer causes severe pneumonia as it did before.

The expert points out that the currently circulating variants of the novel coronavirus are losing their potency and intensity, and the virus has begun to adapt to the human body and multiply in the upper respiratory tract without causing severe pneumonia, meaning that it does not descend into the lungs, and this is a natural process.

According to him, no epidemic has ended with the death of all humans. The virus has acquired the ability to adapt to the human body and not kill it, because the death of the virus carrier does not allow the virus to spread further. For example, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, the SARS coronavirus spread, which caused severe acute respiratory syndrome, but it quickly ended because it was more deadly than the new coronavirus and could not adapt to the human body.

He says: “I think
there is no need to be afraid, because the virus has acquired a seasonal nature, similar to adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus and enterovirus, which recur every year.”

It is noteworthy that the Russian Consumer Protection Service announced that the strains of the new coronavirus KP.3 and LB.1 belonging to the FLiRT subline have the ability to bypass the immune system and infect the human body.

Source: Maan News Agency

Kuwait to join IAEA “Rays of Hope” initiative as regional center


Kuwait has reached an initial agreement to join as a regional center for the Rays of Hope initiative launched by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help low- and middle-income countries and enhance their ability to obtain cancer treatment.

In remarks to KUNA Sunday, the Head of the Radiotherapy and Oncology Department at the center and the head of the Kuwaiti delegation to Vienna, Dr. Yasser Hassan, confirmed that the visit aimed to meet with technical officials from the IAEA to discuss the development of radiotherapy techniques, the importance of this step in establishing new partnerships that work to expand capabilities in the field of radiotherapy.

He noted that the preliminary agreement allows Kuwait, represented by the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, to join as a representative center in the region within the innovative initiative of the Atomic Energy Agency (Rays of Hope).

This move received great support and encouragement from senior officials at the Atomic Energy Agency, in
addition to the support and encouragement of the Ambassador of Kuwait and its Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna, Talal Al-Fassam, who pledged to provide all necessary support to facilitate this important agreement, he added.

He pointed out that the meetings with the technical team, technical members and managers at the IAEA addressed many important topics, most notably improving the quality of health care and technologies related to radiotherapy and nuclear therapy for cancer patients.

The Kuwaiti delegation included Dr. Hassan, radiation oncology specialist Dr. Ahmad Bushehri, from the Department of Nuclear Medicine Dr. Sarah Murad, and the National Liaison Officer with the International Atomic Energy Agency Dr. Nader Al-Awadhi.

The Kuwait Cancer Control Center, which was established in 1968, is a governmental center affiliated with the Ministry of Health and was designated for the purpose of providing care for cancer patients.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

MoH suspends Afya retiree health insurance services


The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced on Thursday the suspension of Afya retiree health insurance services to terminate the contract due to the company’s breach of its obligations.

In a statement, the ministry said that all legal measures against the concerned company will be taken, including filing a lawsuit and demanding compensation for damage resulting from its breach of its contractual obligations.

The ministry added that in accordance to Law No. 114 of 2014 regarding health insurance for retired citizens, and Law No. 71 of 2023 regarding adding new insurance services, and their refusal to commit to the same previous conditions and prices without an increase, as well as various other violations, the contract was terminated.

The ministry addressed Kuwait’s legal authorities to clarify relevant legal procedures that must be taken against the concerned company.

The ministry assured the citizens covered by Afya health insurance services of its commitment to providing all primary, secondary and specia
lized health care services.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Morocco announces first monkey-pox case


The Moroccan Health Ministry announced on Thursday the first monkey-pox infection case.

In a press statement, it clarified that the health autorities discovered the patient through the protocol procedures. The patient received all the medical care needed in one of Marrakech’s health care centers.

The ministry added that epidemiological investigations were conducted to identify the infected person’s contacts list, monitor them, and take preventive measures to curtail spread of the epidemic by national and international health safety standards, noting that “the contacts have not shown any symptoms so far.”

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Israeli occupation bombardment kills over 15 people in Gaza refugee camp


An Israeli occupation bombardment of a camp in the city of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, had killed over 15 people and injured scores of others, said a statement by eyewitnesses on Tuesday.

The eyewitnesses told KUNA that Israeli occupation warplanes launched three missiles towards the refugee camp in Khan Yunis, leaving behind a ginormous hole and causing a blaze.

The health authority in the Gaza Strip is yet to confirm the tally.

Israeli occupation warplanes are still circling the sky over the western region of Gaza with fear being the overwhelming sensation amongst the civilian populace.

Source: Kuwait News Agency