WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries
LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors, according to a new analysis from the...
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Cholera outbreaks surge across multiple continents
WHO warns cholera is spreading fast in 2025, with over 100,000 cases and 1,300 deaths already reported globally....
WHO reports snakebite deaths every 4-6 minutes globally
WHO reports that snakebites kill one person every 4-6 minutes globally, with the greatest impact on agricultural workers and children in low-income regions....
Groundbreaking malaria vaccine rollout in Africa: 12 nations to benefit first
Twelve African nations are poised to receive an allocation of 18 million doses of the inaugural malaria vaccine in a remarkable step towards combating one...
Unraveling aspartame controversy and its potential cancer link
Artificial sweeteners have found a prominent place in our kitchens, becoming a staple for those seeking to reduce or eliminate sugar due to diabetes and...
Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Jal’ reaps health and economic benefits: WHO report
A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) underscores the profound influence of the Har Ghar Jal initiative on public health and India’s economy....
Travelers should wear masks as a new COVID variant spreads – WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) officials recommended that countries consider recommending masks for passengers on long-haul flights given the rapid spread of the latest Omicron subvariant...
WHO Universal Health Coverage Partnership receives EU contribution of €125 million
A decade-long collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission will be strengthened to accelerate universal health coverage. As part of the...
WHO reports that tuberculosis cases are on the rise for the first time in years
According to a report released Thursday by the World Health Organization, the global number of tuberculosis cases has risen for the first time in years....
WHO and ECDC predict another COVID wave in Europe
A new wave of COVID-19 infections may have begun in Europe as cases continue to rise, according to the World Health Organization and European Centre...