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Second round of polio campaign in Gaza completed amid ongoing conflict and attacks, UNICEF and WHO revealed

New WHO report reveals decline in per capita government health spending across all income groups

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2022, public spending on health – mainly via government health budgets –enabled health systems to…

December 13, 2024 14:02 IST

263 million cases and 597,000 malaria deaths reported globally in 2023; Young children and pregnant women most affected

New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that an estimated 2.2 billion cases of malaria and 12.7 million…

December 11, 2024 15:28 IST

WHO announces first prequalification of diagnostic test for tuberculosis

WHO prequalification of this test is expected to assure quality of diagnostic tests used to improve access to early diagnosis…

December 5, 2024 15:33 IST

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Why is consuming too much salt bad for you?

Salt intake in India is about 11 g per day, exceeding the WHO’s recommended maximum intake of 5 g per…

December 4, 2024 13:29 IST

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What is ‘Bleeding eye virus’ that has killed 15 people in Rwanda so far? Know all about causes, symptoms and treatment

Bleeding eye virus: A warning has been issued to travellers against the spread of Marburg or ‘bleeding eye’ virus along…

December 3, 2024 13:08 IST

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Alarming measles resurgence! 10.3 million infected in 2023, WHO blames poor immunisation

The new data show that an estimated 107,500 people, mostly children younger than 5 years of age, died due to…

November 15, 2024 12:26 IST

WHO demands urgent integration of health in climate negotiations ahead of COP29

Developed by WHO in collaboration with over 100 organizations and 300 experts, the COP29 special report on climate change and…

November 8, 2024 18:16 IST

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Mpox outbreak: Vaccine doses allocated to nine African countries hardest hit by the surge

Vaccines play an important role and are recommended to reduce transmission and help contain outbreaks.

November 7, 2024 12:01 IST

Second round of polio campaign in Gaza completed amid ongoing conflict and attacks, UNICEF and WHO revealed

At least two doses and a minimum of 90% vaccination coverage are needed in each community to stop circulation of…

November 7, 2024 11:08 IST

WHO study lists top endemic pathogens, emphasises on urgent need for new vaccines

The study also identifies pathogens such as Group A streptococcus and Klebsiella pneumoniae as top disease control priorities in all…

November 5, 2024 19:24 IST

WHO lists additional mpox diagnostic tests for emergency use

WHO previously listed Alinity m MPXV assay, manufactured by Abbott Molecular Inc. under EUL on 3 October.

November 1, 2024 14:03 IST

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WHO’s sodium guidelines can prevent around 3,00,000 deaths from cardiovascular, kidney diseases, new study shows

The study’s findings showed that following the WHO’s sodium guidelines could prevent around 3,00,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and…

November 1, 2024 12:59 IST

Over 77 percent of India’s children lack WHO-suggested diversity in diet, study reveals

The World Health Organisation (WHO) suggests using the Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) score to evaluate the quality of a child’s…

October 23, 2024 17:57 IST

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Food packaging should have labels on front about health impact, reveals WHO’s latest guidelines

The WHO’s guidance recommends governments implement “interpretive” labels that include nutritional information and some explanation of what that means about…

October 18, 2024 16:54 IST

WHO gives nod to Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine for adolescents

Children, adolescents and those with weakened immune systems have been particularly vulnerable to mpox.

October 14, 2024 15:07 IST

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India is now Trachoma free! WHO grants citation for getting rid of the bacterial eye infection

Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects your eyes. It’s caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

October 8, 2024 13:27 IST

WHO adds HPV vaccine for single-dose use to tackle burden of cervical cancer

More than 95 percent of the 660 000 cervical cancer cases occurring globally each year are caused by HPV.

October 7, 2024 11:10 IST

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WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use

Mpox test outbreak zones approval: So far, WHO has received three additional submissions for EUL evaluation, and discussions are ongoing…

October 4, 2024 11:26 IST

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