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UN General Assembly 2023: Political declaration on pandemics approved, critics call it 'rhetoric'
UN general assembly 2023: Political declaration on pandemics approved, critics call it ‘rhetoric’
Demands of developing countries ignored, pathway to equitable access to quality health …
September 21, 2023
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Half the global population not fully covered by essential health services: Report
Half the global population not fully covered by essential health services: Report
Two billion people experienced financial hardship due to out-of-pocket (OOP) spending on …
September 20, 2023
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New OECD report highlights importance of One Health action to tackle AMR
The report predicted that without action, resistance to third line antibiotics could double in 2035 than it was in 2005. Photo: iStock
One in every five infections in OECD and EU/EEA countries are due to organisms resistant to …
September 19, 2023
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Every 1 in 3 adults has hypertension, but only half know it
Only estimated 54 per cent of hypertension patients have been diagnosed globally and 42 per cent are receiving treatment for it. Photo: iStock
New WHO report called for prioritising  prevention, early detection and effective …
September 19, 2023
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Global antibiotic use in animals dip by 13% in 3 years; but regional disparities exist
Global antibiotic use in animals dip by 13% in 3 years; but regional disparities exist
While 49 countries from Asia, Far East, Oceania and Europe reported an overall reduction in …
September 18, 2023
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Lead exposure led to 30% global cardiovascular deaths in 2019
In 2019, cardiovascular disease accounted for 94 per cent of mortality. Photo: iStock
5.5 million died due to cardiovascular diseases caused by lead exposure in 2019; 95% impact …
September 15, 2023
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How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics?
How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics?
You still need to quit smoking, reduce stress, exercise regularly and get enough sleep
September 15, 2023
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One child born every second of next 7 years to be stunted if SDG progress not accelerated: Data
One child born every second of next 7 years to be stunted if SDG progress not accelerated: Report
Sub-Saharan Africa will be most affected, with 86 million cases of stunting for …
September 15, 2023
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DTE Coverage: Highlights from the 76th World Health Assembly

DTE Coverage: Highlights from 76th World Health Assembly

May 31, 2023
Progress at event on WHO funding, indigenous health, drowning, hazardous chemicals
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‘A’ is for Ayurveda

‘A’ is for Ayurveda

May 08, 2023
A 3-part series by DTE that explores the issues with Ayurveda as a system of medicine today
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DTE Coverage: World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

DTE Coverage: World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

November 28, 2022
The WAAW 2022 concluded with the Muscat Ministerial Manifesto on AMR

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Why has Nipah Virus resurfaced in Kerala?

The Nipah strain this time around is the Bangladesh variant which spreads wly, but, however, has a high mortality rate