WHO tells Anadolu that thousands of patients in Gaza still await medical evacuation, with 12,913 patients—including 6,186 children—moved since October 2023 and another 101 patients evacuated Aug. 2–8.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills over 2,000 people since mid-May, with 4,381 confirmed cases across 53 health zones in five provinces

More than 2,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the outbreak began in mid-May, with 4,381 confirmed cases including 2,011 deaths across 53 health zones in five provinces, according to Anadolu Agency.

Taiwan records 14 COVID-19 deaths and 72 severe cases over the past week, the highest weekly toll of the current wave. ER and outpatient visits rose 27.6% week-on-week to 24,645.

Taiwan recorded 14 COVID-19 deaths and 72 severe cases over the past week, the highest weekly toll of the current wave, with outpatient and emergency-room visits rising 27.6% from the previous week to 24,645. Since October last year, Taiwan has recorded 337 domestic COVID-19 cases with 42 deaths.

Salekhard prosecutors launch inspections of food venues after delivery service poisoning sickens 51, including minors

TASS reports that prosecutors organized inspections of food service establishments in Salekhard after people were poisoned through a delivery service, with 51 victims reported including minors.

Gaza civil defense teams work to rescue 13 Palestinians from a destroyed house in western Gaza City, coordinating with the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Civil Defense teams in Gaza City are working to rescue 13 Palestinians from a destroyed house in western Gaza City, coordinating with the International Committee of the Red Cross amid ongoing search operations following Israeli strikes.