Given the appalling sanitary conditions in Gaza, a mass polio outbreak would be catastrophic. WHO to send 1 million doses of polio vaccine to Gaza Health The World […]
WHO: how to protect yourself from heatstroke and infections during the Paris Olympics
View of the Seine, Paris. WHO: how to protect yourself from heatstroke and infections during the Paris Olympics Health Going to Paris for the Olympic or Paralympic Games? […]
WHO: 3.7 billion people are already protected from trans fats
Trans fats are found in many industrially produced products: various kinds of semi-finished products, some types of vegetable oil, and confectionery products. WHO: 3.7 billion people are already […]
WHO warns of counterfeit drug Ozempic
Semaglutide-based drugs are not currently included in WHO-recommended medications for the treatment of diabetes. WHO warns of counterfeit drug Ozempic Health The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued […]
How to prepare for summer: tips for protecting yourself from the heat
Extreme heat can be especially dangerous for children. How to prepare for summer: tips for protecting yourself from the heat Climate and Environment With the World Health Organization […]
‘Holiday circumcision’ undermines fight against female genital mutilation
Most often, girls under the age of 15 are circumcised, although such operations are also performed on adult women. ‘Holiday circumcision’ undermines fight against female genital mutilation Health […]
Food Safety: Preparedness for the Unexpected
Children under five make up nine percent of the population, but they account for 40 percent of the burden of foodborne illness. Food Safety: Prepare for Unforeseen Situations […]
Measles cases are rising in Europe
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 […]