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Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Alert: Malaysia’s Health Ministry is ramping up preparedness after WHO declared an Ebola outbreak (Bundibugyo virus) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, with monitoring focused on travellers arriving from the DRC and Uganda (including via hubs like Doha). Iran-US Tension: In the wider region, the US says it was “an hour away” from striking Iran before postponing at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while talks continue and the threat of renewed action remains. Healthy Ageing Push: WHO says Qatar is among Eastern Mediterranean countries rolling out integrated care guidelines for older people, aiming to shift from disease-only care to healthier, dignified ageing. Local Health Systems: Qatar’s PHCC and partners continue community-focused health initiatives, including urgent-care awareness and child-focused services. Heat Risk Watch: Gulf heat safety concerns are intensifying as wet-bulb limits are increasingly reached, raising pressure on workplace protections.
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