WHO convenes experts to identify new pathogens that could spark pandemics
The World Health Organization (WHO) is working to compile an updated list of priority pathogens that can cause future outbreaks or pandemics, the UN agency...
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Almost half of us worldwide are neglecting oral healthcare: WHO report
by UN News
A new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday reveals that some 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases – with three out...
Updated family planning guide promotes empowerment, health and wellbeing – WHO
by UN News
Wider access to self-administered contraceptives and the use of digital technologies by providers are just two of the tangible measures outlined in the latest edition...
WHO Chief Expresses Gratitude To PM Modi For Collaboration On Building Global Traditional Health Centre
by ANI
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit. Ghebreyesus expressed gratitude to PM...
Over 27 million children at risk from devastating record-setting floods
by UN News
Overwhelming flooding has affected at least 27.7 million children across 27 countries worldwide, with the number of children affected by flooding in Chad, Gambia, Pakistan...
Northern Ethiopia facing devastating spike in preventable disease: WHO
by UN News
The UN health agency WHO expressed serious concerns on Friday about a likely spike in a range of preventable diseases in Ethiopia’s northern regions –...
Rise in TB deaths another fallout from the pandemic, WHO report reveals
by UN News
Tuberculosis (TB) deaths and infections rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted access to treatment and support services, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on...
Time to get off the couch, WHO warns, as 500 million risk developing chronic illness
by UN News
Almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributable to physical inactivity, between 2020 and 2030, if governments...
WHO supports Uganda Ebola response, faces challenges fighting Haiti cholera outbreak
by UN News
The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to support Uganda as the Government there responds to a deadly Ebola outbreak, agency chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said...
Gambia Cough Syrup-Related Deaths CDSCO To Examine Maiden Pharma’s Role, Haryana Sends Notice
by Aleesha Sam
The Haryana government has ordered to completely halt the production of cough syrups at Sonipat-based company Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited. The development comes after the company...