Many children have missed routine vaccinations during the pandemic. Measles cases are rising in Europe Health Measles cases continue to rise in Europe, and the number of measles […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed progress in raising global life expectancy
Coronavirus infection COVID-19 has quickly become one of the leading causes of death and was the third leading cause of death in the world in 2020. The COVID-19 […]
WHO European Region: Cardiovascular diseases claim 10,000 lives every day
“We know what works, but too often we simply do not follow evidence-based approaches, so the number of preventable deaths remains unacceptably high,” added the head of WHO […]
WHO warns of rising incidence of sexually transmitted diseases
Many sexually transmitted diseases can be easily treated and prevented. WHO warns of rising incidence of sexually transmitted diseases Health Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are rising […]
WHO assistance to Armenia: six months later, gaps remain
Physiotherapy skills are critical to helping patients regain independence and mobility after severe injuries to the skin, muscles and connective tissues. WHO assistance to Armenia: six months later, […]
War in Gaza: attack on Rafah could turn into “massacre”
Small children stand outside a temporary shelter in Rafah. War in Gaza: attack on Rafah could turn into “massacre” Peace and Security Israel’s military operation in Rafah could […]
WHO experts expressed concern about the possibility of bird flu spreading among people
The avian influenza virus may become capable of transmitting from person to person. WHO experts expressed concern about the possibility of bird flu spreading among people Public Health […]
WHO prepares Ukrainian medical institutions to respond in case of radiation danger
75 heads and managers of medical institutions took part in seminars on radiation hazards. WHO prepares Ukrainian medical institutions to respond in case of radiation danger Peace and […]
The first case of human infection with avian influenza virus from livestock has been detected in the United States.
Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics in humans. The first case of human infection with avian influenza virus from livestock has been detected in the United […]
WHO: During the COVID-19 pandemic, excess deaths from tuberculosis in Europe amounted to 7,000 people
This is what a tuberculosis bacterium that has already developed resistance to drugs looks like. WHO: During the COVID-19 pandemic, excess deaths from tuberculosis in Europe amounted to […]