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WHO report reveals major health disparities between European teens
A report published on Thursday from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European…
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Stories from the UN Archive: Magic suitcases for 1960s midwives
On the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, marked annually on 23 May,…
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World News in Brief: Security Council condemns DR Congo attacks, cholera testing breakthrough, ‘my health, my right’ campaign
The UN Security Council on Friday strongly condemned the latest rise in…
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‘Critical gaps’ in understanding climate change fuel tropical disease spread
A comprehensive review by the UN health agency has revealed critical gaps…
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WHO reports major increase in sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in…
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Syria: WHO Regional Director calls for greater investment in health sector
Failure to invest in the health of the Syrian people will only…
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World News in Brief: Vaccine ‘patches’ trial shows promise, lowering catheter infection risk, Guantanamo detainee facing revictimisation
Few enjoy having injections and if you have children, you probably like…
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No sign yet of H5N1 bird flu spreading between humans, says WHO chief
The H5N1 avian influenza virus has so far shown no signs of…
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Patients in Rafah ‘afraid to seek services’, WHO reports
The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken “crucial steps” in the event…
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Peace or war, midwives keep delivering
Millions of lives each year rely on the expertise and care of…
