Rise in TB deaths another fallout from the pandemic, WHO report reveals
An estimated 10.6 million people fell ill with TB last year, an increase of 4.5…
Northern Ethiopia facing devastating spike in preventable disease: WHO
“There are 5.2 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Tigray; that number includes…
Public health risks increasing in flood-affected Pakistan, warns WHO
Public health risks are increasing, driven by damaged infrastructure, stagnant water and inadequate sanitation facilities,…
Cholera spreading throughout Lebanon, WHO warns
The first case was reported to WHO by the Ministry of Public Health on 6…
Climate change much deadlier than cancer in some places, UNDP data shows
The study gives the example of Dhaka, Bangladesh, where under a scenario of very high…
Global disparity in access to essential vaccines, says WHO report
It is the first to examine the implications of COVID-19 for vaccine markets and highlights…
WHO urges immediate skin to skin contact for babies born prematurely
The advice marks a significant departure from earlier practice, reflecting the immense health benefits of…
Life-threatening infections on the rise due to drug-resistant bacteria, new WHO report reveals
Moreover, the high levels of resistance to treatment are reported in bacteria frequently causing bloodstream…
Updated family planning guide promotes empowerment, health and wellbeing – WHO
WHO’s updated landmark Family Planning Handbook, launched on Tuesday, informs health workers on protecting access…
Doses of Ebola candidate vaccines expected to be shipped to Uganda next week: WHO
Uganda is going through a major outbreak of the deadly disease, and there have been…