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…
UN’s game plan for sanitation for all
“SDG 6.2 is about ending open defecation and providing access to safe sanitation and hygiene, and it…
Score ‘triple billion’ health goals, ahead of World Cup kick-off: WHO
On Saturday, people all around the world are “Walking the Talk” to reach the goals:…
WHO unveils new strategy to tackle antimalarial drug resistance in Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden, with around…
Countries held the line against malaria cases and deaths in 2021: WHO report
risks, building resilience and accelerating research, there is every reason to dream of a malaria-free…
Almost half of us worldwide are neglecting oral healthcare: WHO report
“Oral health has long been neglected in global health, but many oral diseases can be…
WHO convenes experts to identify new pathogens that could spark pandemics
WHO is convening over 300 scientists who will consider the evidence on over 25 virus…