The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent global action to address poor housing conditions, warning that overcrowding, unsafe structures and exposure to extreme […]
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Barbados Makes History in the Fight Against HIV Transmission
Barbados has achieved a major public health milestone after the World Health Organization (WHO) certified the country for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a […]
WHO Begins Selection of New Director-General Ahead of 2027 Transition
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced seven candidates for the position of its next Director-General, beginning a major phase in the selection of the […]
WHO Unveils New Plan for Long-Acting Injectable TB Treatment
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a new framework to guide the development of long-acting injectable medicines for tuberculosis (TB), with the goal of […]
Snakebites Kill Up to 2,500 Nigerians Every Year
Snakebites may be responsible for as many as 2,500 deaths in Nigeria every year, as experts raise fresh concerns over the country’s burden of snakebite […]
Extreme Heat and Pregnancy: WHO Reveals New Warning Signs
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the first global framework to track how extreme heat and pregnancy risks affect mothers, newborns and children, as […]
Fake Medicines and Illegal Organ Trade Face New Global Crackdown
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at tackling fake medicines, illegal organ […]
WHO Targets 24-Hour Detection of New Disease Outbreaks by 2030
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at helping every country detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours […]
WHO Moves to Close Pre-eclampsia Treatment Gap With New Global Roadmap
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have launched a new global roadmap aimed at addressing gaps in the prevention and treatment of pre-eclampsia […]
Chronic Diseases Now Account for 74% of Global Deaths, WHO Reports
Chronic diseases accounted for 74 per cent of deaths worldwide in 2023, with heart disease remaining one of the biggest contributors to the global death […]
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