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Global action urged to combat extreme heat amid rising temperatures

Dan Ngiam 28/07/2024 0

UN Secretary-General issues call to action In a powerful statement addressing the escalating climate crisis, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a comprehensive call to action on extreme heat. This directive responds to the alarming temperature surge worldwide, which

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16 Gaza residents arrive in Spain for urgent medical care

Dan Ngiam 26/07/2024 0

The group includes 15 children In a humanitarian effort coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners, 16 individuals from Gaza, including 15 children, arrived in Madrid on July 25, 2024, for critical medical treatment in Spain. This initiative comes amidst ongoing challenges for accessing specialised healthcare in Gaza due to the ongoing […]

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1.8 Billion Adults Risk Ill Health From Physical Inactivity

Dan Ngiam 28/06/2024 0

WHO: Worrisome Global Trend A concerning new report reveals that almost one-third (31%) of adults worldwide, equating to approximately 1.8 billion individuals, failed to meet recommended physical activity levels in 2022. Published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with academic researchers, the findings highlight a troubling rise in physical

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WHO Reveals 5th Health For All Film Festival Recipients

News Desk 2 02/06/2024 0

Celebrating Global Health Narratives The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled the recipients of the prestigious awards at its 5th Health for All Film Festival, marking yet another year of cinematic excellence in highlighting crucial global health issues. The winners, whose films have significantly impacted raising awareness and promoting understanding, were

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WHO Member States Agree On Pandemic Pact Conclusion

Arnold Pinto 30/05/2024 0

Geneva Meet Ends On June 1, 2024 World Health Assembly (WHA) delegates, recognising the urgent need to address global health security, gathered in Geneva on May 28, 2024. The central focus of their discussions was the imperative to finalise a pandemic agreement and strengthen the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), both of which have gained […]

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WHO Updates List Of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Threatening Health

Dan Ngiam 19/05/2024 0

To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled its latest Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, underscoring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria posing significant threats to global health. The list categorised into critical, high, and medium priority groups, is a pivotal guide for prioritising research and development

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Global Governments Unite On Pandemic Agreement

News Desk 2 13/05/2024 0

Ahead Of 77th World Health Assembly As the world grapples with the ongoing repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic, governments worldwide have united to advance a proposed pandemic agreement. With the 77th World Health Assembly on the horizon, slated to commence on May 27, 2024, nations convened at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva […]

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WHO Unveils Guidelines To Curtail Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections

News Desk 2 10/05/2024 0

Catheters Widely Used In Healthcare Settings The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled its inaugural global guidelines in a landmark move to enhance patient safety and mitigate the risk of bloodstream infections stemming from catheter use. These guidelines, which are set to impact healthcare practices worldwide significantly, represent a concerted effort to address

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WHO Grants Prequalification To New Oral Cholera Vaccine

Middle East News 247 26/04/2024 0

New Hope Against The Disease The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to a new oral vaccine for cholera, marking a pivotal development in global health. The inactivated oral vaccine Euvichol-S received the WHO’s stamp of approval on April 12, 2024. Its simplified formulation promises to scale up production capacity rapidly. Dr Rogerio Gaspar,

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WHO Introduces Digital Health Promoter

News Desk 1 04/04/2024 0

S.A.R.A.H. To Revolutionise Public Health With AI With the world set to observe World Health Day on April 7, 2024, under the theme ‘My Health, My Right’, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, S.A.R.A.H. – a digital health promoter prototype poised to redefine public health engagement using cutting-edge artificial

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WHO urges increased investment in TB control

News Desk 1 20/03/2024 0

World Tuberculosis Day is on March 24, 2024 With World Tuberculosis (TB) Day approaching on March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a compelling investment case for TB screening and preventive treatment. A modelling study developed in collaboration with governments from Brazil, Georgia, Kenya, and South Africa underscores the transformative impact of

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New diagnostic manual unveiled for mental health diagnoses

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2024 0

WHO initiative aims to support healthcare professionals The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive diagnostic manual geared towards advancing the identification and understanding of mental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Titled ‘The Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic Requirements for ICD-11 Mental, Behavioural, and Neurodevelopmental

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Long Covid continues to challenge survivors

News Desk 1 01/03/2024 0

WHO answers, what are the symptoms? In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals grapple with a perplexing and debilitating condition known as long Covid. Beyond the initial respiratory symptoms, some survivors are experiencing persistent health issues that extend far beyond the typical recovery period. As the medical community intensifies its efforts to

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WHO’s IPSN unveils $4 million catalytic grant fund

News Desk 1 25/02/2024 0

Global initiative aims to boost pathogen genomics In a groundbreaking move aimed at fortifying the world’s defences against emerging health threats, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a $4 million catalytic grant fund to bolster organisations engaged in pathogen genomic surveillance. This initiative, spearheaded by the International Pathogen

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WHO: Global access to Covid-19 vaccines initiative ends on December 31, 2023

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2023 0

COVAX delivered 2 billion vaccine doses to 146 economies The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that COVAX, the multilateral mechanism for equitable global access to Covid-19 vaccines launched in 2020, will close on December 31, 2023. COVAX, the vaccines pillar of the Access to Covid-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, was co-convened by the Coalition for Epidemic

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WHO urges ban on smoking and vaping in school to protect youngsters

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023 0

Morocco, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia praised for smoke-free campuses The World Health Organization (WHO) on September 26, 2023, released two new publications – ‘Freedom from tobacco and nicotine: guide for schools’ and ‘Nicotine- and tobacco-free school toolkit’ – to help protect children’s health just in time for back-to-school season in many countries. The tobacco

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First WHO report addresses hypertension worldwide and preventive measures

Arnold Pinto 20/09/2023 0

Half of people with hypertension globally are currently unaware of their condition The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the global devastating effects of hypertension and recommendations for winning the race against this silent killer. The report shows approximately four out of every five people with hypertension are not adequately

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WHO unveils 2 new resources to strengthen suicide prevention efforts

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

World health body provides critical recommendations to nations The World Health Organization (WHO), on September 12, 2023, launched two resources designed to strengthen suicide prevention efforts: Preventing suicide: a resource for media professionals (2023 update) and a policy brief on the health aspects of decriminalising suicide and suicide attempts.

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What the WHO Director-General said at the G20 Health Ministers meeting in Gujarat, India

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2023 0

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu’s opening remarks at the G20 Health Ministers meeting (inaugural session) held in Gujarat, India, on August 18, 2023. Your Excellency Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Your Excellency Minister Kato, Excellencies, colleagues, and friends, Namaste. I thank India for its generous hospitality, and for its visionary