February 9, 2026

22,000 Gaza Patients Wait Desperately for Medical Evacuation Amid Healthcare Collapse

In Gaza, 22,000 sick patients are trapped with limited medical care as hospitals are bombed and the Rafah crossing stays mostly closed. Patients face worsening health, shortages of medicines, and slow evacuations based on connections, not urgency.

February 9, 2026

Corteva Stops Making Toxic Enlist Duo Herbicide Amid Health and Legal Pressure

Chemical giant Corteva will stop making Enlist Duo, a herbicide containing Agent Orange and glyphosate, amid long legal battles and health worries. Environmentalists welcome the move as a major win for safety and ecology.

February 9, 2026

Pakistan Vaccinates Over 44 Million Children in Polio Drive, But 1 Million Missed

Pakistan's polio drive reached 44.3 million children with vaccines but missed about 1 million children. Karachi faced the highest refusals at 58%. The campaign ran until February 8 in Sindh and February 5 elsewhere, showing progress but also highlighting challenges.

February 9, 2026

Over 70 Children Fall Ill After Mid-Day Meal at Bihar Government School

More than 70 children got sick after eating mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar’s Madhepura. Vomiting and stomach pain followed. A probe is on, and one child remains critical.

February 9, 2026

Madikeri CMC Bans Open Defecation and Urination, Imposes Heavy Fines for Violations

Madikeri City Municipal Council prohibits open defecation and urination in public places. Fines range from ₹500 to ₹2,000 for violations. All 23 wards adhere to ODF standards.