health News
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WHO calls for action to totally eliminate trans fat, ‘a toxic chemical that kills’
Industrially produced trans fat – commonly found in packaged foods, baked goods,…
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‘We are not afraid’: Indigenous Brazilian women stand up to gender violence
In Parque das Tribos, an indigenous neighbourhood in Manaus, the capital of…
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COVID-19: China ‘making enormous progress’ to get every older adult vaccinated
Dr. Kate O’Brien from the World Health Organization (WHO) explained that the…
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Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on Afghanistan: Women’s participation in aid delivery must continue
The decision by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities to ban women from working…
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WHO updates COVID-19 guidelines on masks, treatments and patient care
WHO has updated its guidelines on mask wearing in community settings, COVID-19…
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Small Island Developing States accelerate action to tackle biggest killers
The Government of Barbados, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan…
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Small island States to accelerate action on preventable diseases, mental health
This follows a two-day meeting in Barbados hosted by the Government, WHO…
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WHO announces plans to establish a TB Vaccine Accelerator council
The adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis (TB) services has…
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WHO launches Council to develop TB vaccines, hoping to save millions of lives
Tedros announced the creation of the TB Vaccine Accelerator Council at a…
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WHO meets with Chinese officials on current COVID-19 situation
A high-level meeting took place on 30 December between WHO and China…
