Guest host Yasmeen Khan discusses the devastating health crisis in Rafah due to Israeli military operations. Topics include challenges faced by doctors, lab-grown meat bans, and the transformative plan for the WNBA with star rookies like Caitlin Clark.
Severe shortages of medical supplies in Rafah hinder patient care, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions.
Lab-grown meat bans in some US states raise ethical and economic concerns amidst global sustainability efforts.
Deep dives
Healthcare Crisis in Rafa
Doctors and nurses in Rafa are facing the worst health crisis in seven months, with severe shortages of essential supplies. American nurse Monica Johnston highlights the dire situation, mentioning a lack of pain and blood pressure medicine, making it challenging to care for patients. Additionally, Dr. Ammar Hanam shares a heartbreaking case of an 18-year-old patient with severe injuries and insufficient sedation, leading to a high mortality rate in the ICU. Critical medical supplies are being restricted by Israel, worsening the healthcare plight in Gaza.
Ban on Lab-Grown Meat
Alabama becomes the second state to ban the sale of lab-grown meat, citing threats to traditional agriculture. Supporters argue that lab-grown meat is a more ethical and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional livestock farming. However, opponents fear potential economic repercussions for the agriculture industry. This ban follows a similar move in Florida and raises concerns about stalling the progress of lab-grown meat technology in the US amid global competition and sustainability efforts.
Doctors and nurses at one of the last functioning hospitals in Rafah tell NPR that months of Israeli military operations and border closures have devastated their ability to care for patients.
Wired looks at why some states are banning lab-grown meat.
Bloomberg Businessweek describes how Caitlin Clark and other star rookies are part of a plan to transform the WNBA.
Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.
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