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Dozens of Medical Workers Killed as Israel Hits Lebanon
ByAbdi Latif Dahir March 14, 2026

Lebanese health officials say that 31 health workers have been killed by Israeli strikes. Israel claimed, without evidence, that Hezbollah has been using ambulances and medical facilities.

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Hazardous and Toxic Substances | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Medicine and Health | Pollution | Tehran (Iran) | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Black Rain and Health Fears After Strikes on Iran Fuel Depots
ByEmily Baumgaertner Nunn and Parin Behrooz March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region.

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Evacuations and Evacuees | Gaza Strip | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Medicine and Health | Nasser Hospital (Gaza Strip) | Palestinians

These Gazans May Finally Get a Lifeline to the World
BySaher Alghorra, Bilal Shbair and Adam Rasgon January 31, 2026

Thousands of Palestinians are waiting to be evacuated for medical treatment as the border between Gaza and Egypt looks set to reopen in the coming days.

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Gender | Homosexuality and Bisexuality | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khomeini, Ruhollah | Medicine and Health | Muslims and Islam | Surgery and Surgeons | Tehran (Iran) | Transgender

Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
ByPranav Baskar and Leily Nikounazar October 10, 2025October 12, 2025

Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.

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Al Shifa Hospital (Gaza Strip) | Doctors Without Borders | Gaza City (Gaza Strip) | Gaza Strip | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Medicine and Health

Doctors Without Borders Closes in Gaza City as Israel Intensifies Offensive
ByLiam Stack September 27, 2025

Doctors Without Borders pulled its staff from Gaza City as the medical system buckled. The U.N. has warned that more hospitals may have to close.

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Al Shifa Hospital (Gaza Strip) | Doctors Without Borders | Gaza City (Gaza Strip) | Gaza Strip | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Medicine and Health

Doctors Without Borders Closes in Gaza City as Israel Intensifies Offensive
ByLiam Stack September 27, 2025September 27, 2025

Doctors Without Borders pulled its staff from Gaza City as the medical system buckled. The U.N. has warned that more hospitals may have to close.

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