The Lancet: Universal health coverage law approved in Egypt (Devi, 1/20).

Thomson Reuters Foundation: Malaria stalks Yemen amid collapsing health system (Kanso, 1/18).

Thomson Reuters Foundation: Mother-to-mother training in Malawi helps battle child malnutrition (Win, 1/19).

U.N. News Centre: Amid ‘dramatic deterioration’ in DR Congo, U.N. and partners launch $1.68 billion aid appeal (1/18).

U.N. News Centre: Syria: Uptick in violence exacerbates already dire situation, says U.N. food relief agency (1/16).