Tag: WHO
Digital Health Investment Could Save 2 Million Lives from Noncommunicable Diseases
A new report jointly released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) makes a compelling case for...
WHO Calls for Increased Investment in Adolescent Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a powerful call for increased investment to meet the pressing mental, sexual, and reproductive health...
WHO Launches Global Framework to Investigate Origins of Emerging Pathogens
In a significant step towards enhancing global health security, the World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced a comprehensive framework aimed at investigating...
Cholera Deaths Surge by 71%: WHO
Over 4,000 people died of cholera last year, marking a 71% increase compared to 2022, according to the latest World Health Organisation...
Significant Progress in Eliminating Industrial Trans Fats Globally
A total of 53 countries had implemented best practice policies to eliminate industrial trans fats from the food supply, benefiting 3.7 billion...
WHO Classifies Talc as “Probably Carcinogenic,”
The World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer agency recently classified talc as "probably carcinogenic" to humans. However, experts caution against interpreting this as...
One Third Adults Do Not Meet Physical Activity Levels
New data from WHO reveals that 31% of adults worldwide were physically inactive in 2022. With rates projected to rise, urgent action is needed to promote physical activity and reduce health risks.
Address Climate Change as a Health Threat; World Health Assembly
The WHO's Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly underscores the urgent need for decisive action on climate change, highlighting its profound health risks and advocating for climate-resilient health systems.
Surge in Syphilis and Other STIs Threatens Global Health Targets
The WHO reports a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis, threatening global health targets. Learn more about the recent findings and their implications.
Addressing the Global Hepatitis Crisis: A Call to Action
The rise in deaths from viral hepatitis calls for swift action. Despite better tools for diagnosis and treatment, coverage rates have stalled. Learn about the WHO's recommendations and the urgent need for funding to combat this escalating crisis.
