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Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children
Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant urgent attention, according to a Call for…
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WHO unveils framework for climate resilient and low carbon health systems
Responding to the rapidly changing climate, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a new Operational framework for building climate-resilient…
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International
WHO welcomes decision by Egypt to receive patients from Gaza Strip
The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes Egypt’s decision to accept 81 injured and sick people from the Gaza Strip for…
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International
WHO releases new list of essential diagnostics; new recommendations for hepatitis E virus tests
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its 2023 Essential Diagnostics List (EDL), which is an evidence-based register of in vitro diagnostics…
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WHO outlines considerations for regulation of artificial intelligence for health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health.…
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WHO strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital
WHO strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip. The hospital was…
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WHO delivers medical supplies to Lebanon as violence in the occupied Palestinian territory intensifies
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expedited the delivery of critical medical supplies to Lebanon in order to be ready…
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Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured: WHO
Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured: WHO
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World History
Dr. Sulianti Saroso: Pioneering Leader in Indonesian Public Health
Dr. Sulianti Saroso (10 May 1917 – 29 April 1991) was Indonesia’s first female doctor.
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A new global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030
Globally, only half (52%) of children living with HIV are on life-saving treatment. UNAIDS, UNICEF, and WHO have brought together a…
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National
World Leprosy Day and its Significance
World Leprosy Day is observed every last Sunday of January. This year, the falls Sunday 30 January. It aims to…
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World’s first mass malaria vaccine rollout could prevent thousands of children dying
The world’s first mass vaccination program against malaria, announced this week, is set to prevent millions of children from catching…
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World History
Autistic Pride Day
Autistic Pride Day is a pride celebration for autistic people held on June 18 each year. Autistic pride recognises the…
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