shortages

US aid pier for Gaza floats into wartime reality

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US aid pier for Gaza floats into wartime reality

The United States is working on establishing a floating pier off the coast of the Gaza Strip to improve aid deliveries, facing challenges such as fuel shortages and security concerns. The project has been slow and expensive, with the U.N. emphasizing that land routes remain crucial for aid operations. Aid deliveries via the maritime corridor have begun, with plans for U.S.-delivered aid to be collected by third parties and distributed by the U.N. Israel has been accused of impeding aid deliveries, but denies any constraints on operations.

Cyprus faces shortage of injectable diabetes medications

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Cyprus faces shortage of injectable diabetes medications

Cyprus is facing a shortage of injectable diabetes medications due to increased use for weight loss, overwhelming pharmaceutical production capacity. The Health Insurance Organisation is seeking alternative sources to provide medications for diabetic patients. The Cyprus Patients’ Federation urges doctors to prescribe responsibly and for the public to prioritize these medications for those with genuine medical needs. Dr. Konstantinos Tsioutis emphasizes the importance of these medications for managing diabetes and expresses concern over critical global shortages caused by unnecessary prescriptions. Tsioutis calls for collaboration to ensure medications are only given to patients with valid medical justifications until the global supply chain improves.

‘Lack of planning’ causing medicine shortages

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‘Lack of planning’ causing medicine shortages

Patients are running out of specialized medications due to the state’s lack of planning. The Ministry of Health is scrambling to secure additional funds to cover the needs of patients for the next two weeks. An important medicine for kidney disease sufferers has been in short supply for a month.

Criminal gangs, profiteers thrive in Gaza as cash shortage worsens misery

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Criminal gangs, profiteers thrive in Gaza as cash shortage worsens misery

A shortage of banknotes in Gaza is causing chaos, with only a few ATMs operational in the southern city of Rafah. Residents are facing long waits and sometimes paying fees to access cash, as armed gangs exploit the situation. The conflict has led to a lack of liquidity in the enclave, with hundreds of millions of shekels stuck in bank vaults. Essential goods remain scarce, and some merchants are profiteering from the shortage by charging high commissions. Gaza’s economy relies heavily on Israel, which has blocked cash imports since the start of the war.

Insurers Face Crisis with Hundreds of Billions of Won in Corporate Tax Increases

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Insurers Face Crisis with Hundreds of Billions of Won in Corporate Tax Increases

Fact: IFRS 17 stands for the International Financial Reporting Standard issued by the International Accounting Standards Board in May 2017.

Nurses , ‘often treated with contempt’

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Nurses , ‘often treated with contempt’

Nurses in Cyprus are often treated with contempt despite being the cornerstone of the health system. There are significant shortages of nurses and midwives in the country, and efforts are being made to attract, recruit, and retain them. The government has expressed support for nurses, but there are concerns about reducing the number of training hours for nurses, which could endanger patient safety and infringe upon their human rights. Cypriot nurses’ EU freedom of movement may be jeopardized if the directive is discarded.

Training, tech, and transformation: Long-term steps to address the healthcare shortage

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Training, tech, and transformation: Long-term steps to address the healthcare shortage

Fact: The World Health Organization (WHO) projects a 10 million shortfall of healthcare workers by 2030 globally.

As Rafah offensive looms, Palestinians fear dispossession again

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As Rafah offensive looms, Palestinians fear dispossession again

Israeli forces are massing on the outskirts of Rafah in Gaza, causing fear among Palestinians of another “Nakba” like the one in 1948. Many people in Rafah have been displaced multiple times as Israel continues to bombard Gaza. Mohammad Emad and his family have moved four times since October. The uncertainty and closed borders make finding refuge difficult. Israel disputes the claim that Palestinians were forced out in 1948. The ongoing conflict has resulted in casualties and destruction, with the United Nations warning of a humanitarian catastrophe if Israel continues incursions into Rafah.

Israeli forces mass on Rafah’s outskirts as US warns a major assault could halt arms

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Israeli forces mass on Rafah’s outskirts as US warns a major assault could halt arms

Israeli forces massed tanks near Rafah in response to U.S. President Biden’s threat to withhold weapons if a major invasion occurred. Ceasefire talks in Cairo continued as Palestinian militant groups engaged in battles with Israeli forces on the outskirts of Rafah. The U.S. paused delivery of bombs to Israel due to civilian risks, causing concern for Israel’s ability to neutralize Hamas. Thousands of Palestinians fled to Deir Al-Balah, fearing a humanitarian catastrophe in Rafah. Israel’s assault on Gaza has resulted in the deaths of thousands of Palestinians, with the U.N. warning of a looming humanitarian crisis.

Our View: Heavy-handed police hotel raid is overkill

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Our View: Heavy-handed police hotel raid is overkill

Fact: More than two dozen police officers raided a hotel in Paphos to check for workers employed illegally, causing concern among hotel guests and raising questions about the government’s approach to tackling illegal work in Cyprus.