health News
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Nearly 15 million deaths directly or indirectly linked to COVID-19
The figure represents 9.5 million more deaths than those reported so far,…
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Better prevention and targeting of root causes needed to combat food crises
“Acute hunger is soaring to unprecedented levels and the global situation just…
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WHO warns of worsening obesity ‘epidemic’ in Europe
Nearly two thirds of adults, 59 per cent, and almost one in…
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UNICEF and WHO warn of perfect storm of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children
An increase in measles cases in January and February 2022 is a…
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WHO reveals shocking extent of exploitative formula milk marketing
Formula milk companies are paying social media platforms and influencers to gain…
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WHO publishes first-ever country estimates on unintended pregnancy, abortion
With partner organisation the Guttmacher Institute, the WHO said that the results…
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First Person: A plea for the life-saving properties of vaccines
Dr. Kate O’Brien, Immunization Director at the World Health Organization, devoted her…
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WHO calls for end to ‘insidious’ online marketing of baby formula
The study found companies are paying social media platforms and influencers to…
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Extreme heat impacting millions across India and Pakistan
The extreme heat is impacting hundreds of millions of people in one…
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Gamechanger HIV injection rolls out in South Africa and Brazil
Hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNITAID announced the groundbreaking development…
