World Health News
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Time to make neglected area of mental health ‘a global priority’, urges Guterres
In his message marking World Mental Health Day, the UN chief said…
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Haiti: Fuel crisis prompts appeal for humanitarian corridor amid cholera outbreak
The Varreux Terminal, located in the capital, Port-au-Prince, is the main entry…
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New WHO strategy aims to strengthen rapid response to health emergencies
The Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) 2030 Strategy was launched at a meeting…
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Dementia: WHO launches blueprint to tackle generational health challenge
“Although dementia is the seventh leading cause of death globally, dementia research…
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Haiti: UN supports Government efforts to quell cholera outbreak
The case was identified using the cholera surveillance mechanism, established by the…
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Time to address mental health issues in the workplace, UN agencies urge
The UN agencies have launched two publications which aim to prevent negative…
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Build momentum to ‘finish the job’ and end COVID-19 pandemic, Guterres urges
Mr. Guterres celebrated rising vaccination coverage worldwide, particularly among high-risk populations, and…
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Noncommunicable diseases now ‘top killers globally’ – UN health agency report
The report and new data portal, was launched on the sidelines of…
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New UN guide helps support perinatal mental healthcare in ‘stigma-free’ environment
Life-altering moments like pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood can be stressful for…
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Syria: Cholera outbreak is ‘serious threat’ to whole Middle East
Imran Riza, who is also Resident Coordinator, said in a statement that…
