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 […]
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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 […]
WHO Urges Better Heat Protection at Crowded Events
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stronger measures to protect people from heat-related illness at mass gatherings, warning that high temperatures can create […]
TB Screening, Contraceptive Devices Get New WHO Quality Assessment Pathway
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded its medical device prequalification programme to cover more health technologies, including contraceptive devices and innovative tuberculosis (TB) screening […]
Ebola Continues to Spread in DR Congo as Death Toll Passes 500, WHO Warns
The outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is expanding, while the push to accelerate […]
When Healing Expires – 2
By Deborah Bamisaye Ever heard expressions like “A polite insult,” “A beautiful mistake,” “A well-intentioned disaster,” or “A costly favour”? They all point to the […]
DRC’s Ebola Fight Now Hinges on Communities, Not Just Clinics
The fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is increasingly turning toward the communities at the centre of the outbreak. The […]
World Drowning Prevention Day 2026: 7 Simple Ways to Prevent Drowning
Every year on July 25, the world marks World Drowning Prevention Day to raise awareness about one of the leading causes of preventable deaths. The […]
Global Road Deaths Drop 21% — UN Sets New 2030 Target
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant decline in global road traffic death rates over the past 15 years, even as the number […]
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