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Healthcare news — October 14, 2026

Publications tagged with Healthcare published on October 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

5 publications

  1. WorldWeatherPublic HealthHealthcare

    Cholera Cases Triple in Yemen Amid War and Displacement

    Suspected cholera cases in Yemen have tripled in three weeks, straining hospitals already treating war casualties, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Overcrowding, inadequate access to safe water, and disrupted health services are exposing growing numbers of people to cholera and other preventable diseases. The escalating war and mass displacement are fueling the risk of infectious disease outbreaks. Since January, Yemen has reported 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths, with a quarter of the suspected cases occurring in the last four weeks.
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  2. WorldEarthHealthcareStorms

    Santiago Hit by Severe Storm; Red Alert Issued

    Santiago, Chile, was struck by a severe storm on October 13, featuring intense rainfall, hail, and electrical storms. The National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (Senapred) declared a red alert for the Metropolitan Region. The storm caused power outages, flooding, and disruptions to public transportation. More than 36,000 customers were without power, and several metro stations were closed or operating with reduced service. The storm was accompanied by a tornado in the Estación Central area, blowing off roofs and damaging buildings. The Chilean Meteorological Directorate issued a meteorological alert for the central zone of the country.
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  3. WorldEarthPublic HealthHealthcare

    Teenager's Death in Sochi Health Camp Sparks Investigation

    A 15-year-old boy from the Murmansk region died at a health camp in Sochi. His mother alleges that the camp staff failed to provide timely medical assistance after he fell ill. A criminal case for negligent homicide has been opened, and the parents are dissatisfied with the investigation's progress. Head of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, has ordered a report on the investigation's status and established facts.
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  4. SocietyNorth AmericaHealthcareFraud

    Dominican Doctors Launch 24-Hour Strike Over Working Conditions

    Doctors in the Dominican Republic staged a 24-hour national strike on Tuesday, October 12, demanding improved working conditions, better incentives, and enhanced security in public hospitals. The Medical College of the Dominican Republic (CMD) confirmed the strike, which affected external consultations and elective surgeries, while emergency services and critical care remained operational. Doctors are seeking better seniority and on-call shift incentives, inclusion of doctors in Samaná and Santiago Rodríguez in distance incentives, and improved hospital security. They also raised concerns about the lack of personnel, unemployment among doctors, and pending files.
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