health News
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WHO to determine if Monkeypox should be declared ‘Emergency of International Concern’; rights expert warns of COVID ‘vaccine apartheid’
The experts will meet on June 23 to assess whether the continuing…
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One hundred days of war has put Ukraine’s health system under severe pressure
After 100 days of war, Ukraine’s health system is under severe pressure…
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WHO consultation sets research priorities for monkeypox
A global research consultation convened by the WHO R&D Blueprint gathered over…
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Afghanistan: World Bank provides $150 million lifeline to stem rural hunger
Some 19.7 million people – almost half of Afghanistan’s population – are…
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Pioneering Namibia MP, Indonesia family planning board, win 2022 UN Population Award
The individual laureate is Member of Parliament Emma Theofelus, who is currently…
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World must ‘speed up’ efforts to end AIDS pandemic by 2030
The AIDS pandemic continues to be responsible for more than 13,000 deaths…
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Sri Lanka: UN appeals for $47 million for life-saving aid to 1.7 million people
In response to the country’s request for UN-backed international assistance, the Organization…
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Monkeypox becoming established in non-endemic countries warns Tedros; calls for more testing, vaccines to end COVID pandemic
At a press conference in Geneva updating on both the current Monkeypox…
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Make mental health support part of climate action plans: WHO
Climate change poses serious risks to people’s mental health and well-being, the…
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Minister of Public Health takes part as guest of honor in WHO’s Walk the Talk: Health For All Challenge in Geneva
Her Excellency Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, and…
