Tag: WHO

25
JUL
09:23
WHO warns of global pandemic of chikungunya virus
Healthcare

WHO warns of global pandemic of chikungunya virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) fears the spread of a global epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus disease. Its symptoms are fever, joint pain, which causes prolonge...

12
MAR
11:54
Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024
Environment

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024

According to a report by the Swiss company IQAir, which specializes in air quality control technologies, only seven countries last year met the recommendations of the World Health...

04
MAR
13:07
WHO recommends consuming 30 grams of fiber per day
Healthcare

WHO recommends consuming 30 grams of fiber per day

Fiber improves intestinal motility, helps to avoid constipation and maintains the balance of microflora. Studies show that people who consume about 30 grams of fiber per day are le...

12
FEB
12:18
WHO has launched a program of free cancer drugs for children
Healthcare

WHO has launched a program of free cancer drugs for children

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the launch of a new platform providing free cancer medicines to children in low- and middle-income countries.

21
JAN
11:05
Trump signed an executive order on the withdrawal of the United States from the WHO
Politics

Trump signed an executive order on the withdrawal of the United States from the WHO

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).

11
DEC
09:11
WHO approves new rapid TB test
Healthcare

WHO approves new rapid TB test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the recognition of a potentially "revolutionary" new rapid method of diagnosing tuberculosis.

29
NOV
10:10
WHO called noise a hidden threat to human health
Healthcare

WHO called noise a hidden threat to human health

Researchers at the World Health Organization (WHO) have found that eight hours of background noise with a volume above 85 dB (decibels) It can provoke pathologies of the cardiovasc...

22
NOV
10:09
Air pollution is one of the main threats to humans and the planet
Environment

Air pollution is one of the main threats to humans and the planet

Atmospheric air pollution is one of the most serious environmental factors affecting the health of every person in low-, middle- or high-income countries.

19
NOV
10:00
WHO: measles incidence has increased dramatically in 2023 due to a decrease in vaccination coverage
Healthcare

WHO: measles incidence has increased dramatically in 2023 due to a decrease in vaccination coverage

The World Health Organization has reported that the incidence of measles in the world has increased by 20% over the past year. Experts called the reason for the insufficient covera...

05
NOV
10:28
Al Jazeera: newborns injured in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
Events

Al Jazeera: newborns injured in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

At least six people, including newborns, were injured when Israeli forces struck a hospital in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip.

30
OCT
12:54
WHO: tuberculosis has become the leading cause of death from infectious diseases in 2023
Healthcare

WHO: tuberculosis has become the leading cause of death from infectious diseases in 2023

Tuberculosis replaced COVID-19 and again became the leading cause of death from infectious diseases in 2023. This was announced on Tuesday, October 29, according to a report by the...

29
OCT
10:38
WHO has announced a record high incidence of smallpox in monkeys in 22 months
Healthcare

WHO has announced a record high incidence of smallpox in monkeys in 22 months

More than 2.7 thousand laboratory-confirmed cases of mpox (a new name for monkey pox) were detected worldwide in September. This is the largest number of cases in a month since Nov...