Tag: The World Health Organisation (WHO)
Unsafe food kills 1.5m people annually – WHO warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has warned against the consumption of unsafe food, revealing that it causes an estimated 866…
New malaria drug for babies to improve dosing – Health expert says
Dr Ifeoluwa Odedina, a public health physician, has said that the World Health Organisation’s first malaria drug formulated for newborns…
WHO announces guidelines on opioid dependence treatment
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the update of several recommendations in the forthcoming guidelines for the treatment of…
High blood pressure could be the world’s next pandemic – WHO warns
In its second Global Hypertension Report, released on Tuesday during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, WHO…
WHO calls for 50% tax hike on sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco
Many countries have expressed interest in transitioning toward more self-reliant, domestically funded health systems and are turning to the WHO…
Europe records highest number of measles cases in 25 years
“As well as hospitalisation and death caused by complications including pneumonia, encephalitis, diarrhoea and dehydration, measles can also cause long-term,…
WHO highlights top causes of maternal deaths, urges better healthcare
“Beyond survival, the campaign will also emphasise the need for greater attention to women’s health, including postnatal care and support,’’…
There will be 38% rise in breast cancer cases by 2050 – WHO
WHO launched the Global Breast Cancer Initiative in 2021, aiming to reduce breast cancer mortality rates by 2.5 per cent…
400,000 children worldwide develop cancer yearly – WHO
“As part of the initiative, WHO and St. Jude have also established a global platform to improve access to lifesaving…
Trump pulls U.S. out of WHO
“This still is one world, like it or not, and viruses don’t discriminate," the statement says
AI will promote data analysis, disease surveillance – NCDC, WHO
The three-day conference, which commenced on Monday, October 28, is themed “Strengthening Global Health Security through Enhanced Surveillance.”
54 million people could suffer hearing loss in Africa by 2030 – WHO
The report also highlighted the need for dedicated financing for EHC, to equip facilities and deliver products and technologies, among…
Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO
It said that health workers would begin an immunisation campaign aimed at reaching one million people.
Gender inequality, root of global crisis in health — WHO
"Work that is done primarily by women tends to be paid less and has poor working conditions,” it said.
Why we need massive efforts to reduce salt intake – WHO
“WHO urges all countries to implement the ‘Best Buys’ for sodium reduction, and on manufacturers to implement the WHO benchmarks…