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Bar chart titled “Child Mortality Explodes in Palestinian Territories” shows child mortality rates (deaths per 1,000 children ages 5–14) from 2013 to 2023 for Israel, the regional average, and the Palestinian Territories. Rates for Israel (dark blue) and the regional average (gray) remain low and stable across the decade. The Palestinian Territories (orange) show spikes in 2014 and 2023. A note marks 2014 as the Gaza War leading to the greatest number of civilian deaths since 1967. A second note marks 2023 as the October 7 attack that triggered a large-scale invasion of Gaza. The Palestinian Territories’ mortality rate rises sharply to nearly 30 per 1,000 in 2023—almost nine times higher than in 2022. Source: UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation; chart by CFR/Allison Krugman for Think Global Health.

Two Years of the Gaza War in Three Health Charts

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Two years after Hamas attacked Israel, the health consequences of the brutal war are sharp

A nurse at the Mechnikov Hospital treats service members Viktor Cherniy, 52, and Vitalii Yunatskyi, 40, who were wounded during fighting against Russian forces, in an intensive care unit, in Dnipro, Ukraine, on May 14, 2025.

The War Wounded: A Doctor Reports 62 Miles From Ukraine's Front Lines

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A doctor travels with Project HOPE to Dnipro, where a hospital performs 50 or more emergency surgeries each night

The India-Pakistan Water Dispute: Unpacking the Health Consequences

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Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty could disrupt Pakistan's ability to handle floods, droughts, and pollution

Authoritarianism and the Genetics of Trauma

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A Syrian American global health scholar reflects on generations of trauma after decades of Assad dictatorship

Authoritarianism and the Genetics of Trauma

What Sudan's Cholera Outbreak Reveals About Its Fragile Health System

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Conflict and neglect have destroyed Sudan's health-care infrastructure, overwhelming the remaining medical facilities

What Sudan's Cholera Outbreak Reveals About Its Fragile Health System

U.S. Cuts to Ukraine's Foreign Aid Hit Health Workforce

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Ukraine, with $1.4 billion curtailed, is the single biggest loser of U.S. foreign aid

U.S. Cuts to Ukraine's Foreign Aid Hit Health Workforce

Sudan's Genocide Deepens Famine

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Ongoing conflict threatens Sudan's already weak food system, leaving millions at risk of famine

Sudan's Genocide Deepens Famine

Securing America's Health Through Global Vaccination

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The United States should protect children at home and abroad from dangerous diseases made worse by war

Securing America's Health Through Global Vaccination

Mali Prioritizes Child Survival During Armed Conflict

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Improving access to free health care decreased child mortality by 63% over three years

Mali Prioritizes Child Survival During Armed Conflict

Treating East Africa's Water Conflicts With AI and Big Data

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How AI and big data can help resolve water-related refugee crises and armed conflicts

Treating East Africa's Water Conflicts With AI and Big Data

Fatal Attacks on Health-Care Workers Doubled in 2023

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Amid a rise in global conflict, a new report shows that health-care workers are being killed at alarming rates

Fatal Attacks on Health-Care Workers Doubled in 2023

Rebuilding Libya's Health-Care System

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Overcoming the legacy of conflict, natural disasters, and political divisions for a healthier future

Rebuilding Libya's Health-Care System