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South Africa Reports Surge in Mpox Cases: WHO Notified
Representational Image© Reuters 09 July 2024 – The Republic of South Africa has reported 20 confirmed cases of mpox between 8…
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MeDevIS platform announced to boost access to medical technologies and devices
8 July 2024 | Geneva –- World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System), the first…
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Over 3 million annual deaths due to alcohol and drug use, majority among men
25 June 2024Â –A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable…
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World Sickle Cell Awareness Day: History, Theme, and Significance
19 June is observed as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. A United Nation’s recognised day to raise awareness of sickle cell…
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WHO Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Health Crisis in the West Bank
15 June 2024, Jerusalem/Cairo/Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced serious concern regarding the worsening health crisis in…
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Gavi to boost access to life-saving human rabies vaccines in over 50 countries: Gavi, WHO and UAR
Geneva—Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, is announcing support for human rabies vaccines for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as…
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WHO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Innovative Antibacterial Agents to Combat AMR
Geneva, June 14, 2024 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its latest report on antibacterial agents, revealing a…
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United Nations Highlights Food Safety on World Food Safety Day: “Prepare for the Unexpected”
The United Nations marks the sixth World Food Safety Day today, with the theme “Prepare for the Unexpected,” emphasizing the…
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Qatar and WHO Conclude Workshop on Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2024–2030
In a collaborative effort towards advancing healthcare initiatives, Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO) successfully concluded a two-day workshop…
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WHO Director Wraps Up Mission in Kabul, Afghanistan, Emphasizing Health Priorities
Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, concluded a significant three-day visit to Kabul, Afghanistan, marking…
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WHO Warns of Escalating Health Crisis in Ethiopia Amid Funding Shortfall
In a somber address to colleagues and partners, Dr. Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), conveyed grave concerns…
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Iraq Declared Polio-Free in January 2024: WHO
In January 2024, Iraq accomplished a significant milestone by completing the polio transition process, becoming the inaugural country among the…
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Unprecedented number of Syrians in need of aid after 13 years of war
Thirteen years of conflict have left 16.7 million people requiring humanitarian aid and 15 million people - 65% of the…
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New manual released to support diagnosis of mental, behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders added in ICD-11
World Health Organization (WHO) has today published a new, comprehensive diagnostic manual for mental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental disorders: “The clinical…
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International Women’s Day 2024: invest in women to accelerate progress
A call to invest in women’s and girls’ health, well-being, and empowerment in all areas of life goes out today,…
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