Health
The human body has been designed to resist an infinite number of changes and attacks brought about by its environment. The secret of good health lies in successful adjustment to changing stresses on the body.
WHO art competition for school students
On 31 May 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) will celebrate World No Tobacco Day.
All About Breast cancer: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow out of control and form tumours. If left unchecked, the tumours can spread throughout the body and become fatal.
All About Lung cancer: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts when abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way in the lungs. It is a serious health issue that can cause severe harm and death.
All About Colorectal cancer: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It can cause severe harm and death.
All About Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women which is caused by the abnormal growth cells in a woman's cervix or the entrance to the uterus from the vagina, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
World Cancer Day 2024
Cancer is a major contributor to global mortality, causing about 1 in every 6 deaths and affecting nearly every household ...
Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services
Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer. WHO also published survey results from 115 countries, showing a majority of countries do not adequately finance priority cancer and palliative care services, as part of universal health coverage (UHC).
WHO advocates for solidarity to paint a healthier and safer future
To mark the World Health Organization’s 75th anniversary, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean hosted a networking and partner and staff appreciation event last night, at the Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo, under the theme “Painting a healthier and safer future together”.
WHO officially recognizes noma as a neglected tropical disease
In a pivotal move towards addressing one of the world’s most underrecognized health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) today announced the inclusion of noma (cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis) in its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
WHO celebrates the role of communities in driving progress towards ending AIDS
For World AIDS Day, marked on 1 December, the World Health Organization (WHO) is joining international partners to acknowledge the resilience, dedication and innovation exemplified by community leaders and organizations in the response to the HIV epidemic.
World AIDS Day 2023: Theme, History and Significance
World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1 to spread awareness about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and support those living with the disease.
The Ethical Slut has been called ‘the bible’ of non-monogamy – but its sexual utopia is oversimplified
The book, Ethical Slut, is divided into four parts, each offering mental exercises to help readers embrace a sexually diverse lifestyle. It aims to support those interested in exploring non-monogamous relationships, free from stigma or shame.
Joint UN mission transfers critical patients from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, under intense fighting
On 22 November, in cooperation with the Palestine Red Crescent Society, WHO participated in another joint-UN mission to transfer 151 patients, relatives and health workers accompanying them from Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza. The mission was undertaken following specific requests from health authorities and hospital officials in Gaza.
Why do some people who experience childhood trauma seem unaffected by it?
Childhood trauma is taken into consideration in criminal sentencing and is accepted as a factor that can contribute to substance abuse, mental illness and homelessness.
WHO statement on reported clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China
WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children.