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Responding to the impact of the 67 known tests conducted between 1946 and 1958, UN deputy human rights chief Awa Dabo said the tests still live in the bodies of Marshallese people, in “poisoned lands and forcibly displaced communities” today.
Justice must be served for people who cannot return to atolls – or coral islands – contaminated by the blast, Dabo urged. he also highlighted the devastating health impacts of repeated nuclear tests, an issue highlighted this week at a high-level meeting of the General Assembly.
Everyone is affected
“Nearly every Marshall family has been touched by the lasting health impacts of nuclear testing, including increased cancer rates,” he said.
The Marshall woman and her family members have painful memories of miscarriages, stillbirths and severe congenital conditions.
Today, communities affected by dangerous nuclear radiation face social stigma and are called “toxic people,” Dabo said.
“The Marshall Society has the right to effective redress for harm caused by nuclear testing,” he stressed, in a call for US authorities to declassify information about radiation exposure data and test records.
The UN Secretary General condemned the FlyDubai attack
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has revealed Deep concern over the violent incident that occurred on board a Tel Aviv-bound FlyDubai flight on Wednesday, which resulted in the co-pilot reportedly attempting to crash the plane, killing everyone on board.
The suspected attacker stabbed the pilot, causing the plane to fall more than 17,000 feet in less than 30 seconds, according to media reports.
The flight crew and passengers entered the cockpit, overpowered the co-pilot and the plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Guterres, in a statement on Thursday, said he was “relieved that this tragedy was averted”.
The safety of civilians is paramount
He strongly condemned any actions that endanger the lives of civilians and the safety of civil aviation.
The UN Secretary General also thanked the authorities for ensuring the safety of all passengers and carrying out an investigation.
“We will continue to monitor all developments regarding this incident,” said a spokesperson for the UN Secretary General.
An aid worker provides emergency aid to people affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Ukraine: Winterization efforts need to be accelerated
Aid teams in Ukraine say winterization efforts need to be accelerated amid Russian attacks on energy grids across the country.
In an alert Thursday, the UN humanitarian agency warned that last winter, millions of people were without heating, water or essential health services for long periods, while temperatures remained well below freezing.
Residents on the front lines and other areas targeted by recent attacks are facing particularly severe consequences, characterized by repeated displacement, housing damage, and limited resilience in the more than four and a half years since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Targeted attacks are increasing
In its update, the U.N. health agency WHO highlighting the impact of increasing attacks on logistics and warehouse infrastructure, particularly those used to store food around Kyiv and other major distribution centers.
Increased disruptions to electricity, heating, water supplies and health services are also expected during the winter, it said.
In the first six months of 2026 in Ukraine, attacks killed nearly 1,400 civilians and injured nearly 8,000 people. This figure is 37 percent higher than the same period last year.
Attacks on healthcare services have also seen an alarming increase so far in 2026, with 325 attacks recorded, causing 142 injuries and 16 deaths.
West Bank: A new era for breast cancer diagnosis
The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting authorities in the occupied West Bank to strengthen breast cancer services in the two administrations of Hebron and Jenin in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Through this initiative, the two medical centers are equipped with advanced technologies that can improve the accuracy and speed of diagnosis, including 3D digital mammography systems, specialized biopsy software, computer-assisted detection tools, and vacuum-assisted breast biopsy devices.
They are the first devices of their kind in this field, representing a significant advance in breast cancer diagnosis. Procurement has been completed for both centers.
In Dura, renovation work and equipment installation have been completed, and the center was officially handed over in August 2026.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health inaugurated the breast cancer early detection unit at the Dura Government Hospital.
Invest in people
To help ensure women receive high-quality care, an oncology doctor and nurse also complete specialized training at the King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan.
In Jenin, equipment has been delivered while facility renovations are underway, and service is expected to begin in early 2027.
Apart from providing equipment, WHO is also investing in the people who will care for patients every day. Twenty primary care physicians are being trained in advanced mammography interpretation followed by specialized training for 16 radiology technicians.
Once operational, these centers will help more women access early diagnosis and timely referral for treatment and reduce the need to travel long distances.
