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WHO chief comes under fire in Israel attack

Dec 27, 2024

Geneva [Switzerland], December The World Health Organization Head says he was at a Yemeni airport when it was hit by Israeli air strikes
He says one of their plane's crew members was injured.
At least two people were reported killed at the airport.
Israel says its air strikes hit the international airport in the capital Sanaa, two power stations, plus ports
On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would "destroy the infrastructure of Houthis" after Houthi strikes on Israel.
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Corporation

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Star Health settles over ₹780 crore in cancer claims in H1 FY27; highlights women's treatment and financial protection needs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 6: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412), one of India's leading Health Insurance companies, settled over 85,900 cancer-related claims*2 worth over ₹780 crores during H1 FY27. Nearly 30% of this has been for people aged between 51 and 60 years. Women accounted for approximately 60% of these cancer claims, with settlements for women increasing 17% Year-on-Year. These figures illustrate the scale of financial support accessed by insured women and their families during cancer treatment.

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