WHO launches high impact plan to check malaria

The newly launched response, high burden to high impact, builds on the principle that no one should die from a disease that can be easily prevented

WHO estimates cost of reaching global health targets by 2030

Investments could prevent 97 million premature deaths globally between now and 2030

WHO must play a decisive role in climate adaptation, says chief Tedros

The new director-general emphasised on health impacts of climate change as one of WHO's priorities 

Environmental regulators key to curb antimicrobial resistance

The environmental contribution to the spread of antimicrobial resistance is yet to receive due attention at global and regional levels

Quality healthcare can prevent mothers, babies from dying

According to WHO, the day of birth was potentially the most dangerous time for mothers as well as babies

Religion can play major role in tackling neglected tropical diseases

Leaders in churches, mosques and temples can raise awareness about NTDs and their health impact on populations, says study

Low to moderate risk of Zika outbreak in Europe: WHO

The risk was assessed based on two factors—the likelihood of Zika virus spread and existing capacity to prevent transmission

Brazilian scientists find traces of the Zika virus in human saliva and urine

Experts caution that the findings are preliminary

India’s fruit and vegetable intake less than standard, finds study

Only 21.2 per cent Indians consume fruits and vegetables that are an essential source of phytonutrients

Children under five account for 30 per cent of deaths due to food borne diseases globally: WHO

Calls food borne diseases a ‘global concern’

Few governments levy appropriate levels of tax on tobacco products, says WHO report

Evidence shows WHO’s recommendation to increase tax on tobacco products is the most effective way to curb its consumption

Severe hepatitis in children: Why COVID-link hasn’t been ruled out

18 per cent severe hepatitis patients tested positive for COVID-19

Simply Put: COVID-19 & the undead

High levels of uranium in groundwater of eastern Karnataka’s 57 villages: Study

Uranium concentration in groundwater exceeded 30 μg/l, more than the WHO-prescribed limit, in 57 out of 73 villages 

World Drowning Prevention Day: There is a need to create safe spaces, says WHO

Drowning is among the top 10 leading causes of death for children and youth aged between one and 24 years

COVID-19: Half the world unable to provide regular day-to-day primary care

More than a year into the pandemic, countries remain preoccupied with the COVID-19 care compromising on other healthcares  

Looking back at 2020: The year we must not forget

Once upon a time there was no COVID-19; then came the last day of 2019. Exactly a year ago, on December 31, 2019, China flagged the threat with …

WHO declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic

Alarmed not only at severity of disease but also by countries’ inaction, says WHO director general

Air pollution pushes mortality in Canadians: Study

This is despite the fact that the country has one of the lowest levels of air pollution in the world

Pesticide consumption a leading cause of suicides worldwide: Report

Up to 168,000 people kill themselves by ingesting pesticides annually, it said

WHO slams tobacco industry for interference in cessation efforts

The UN public health agency warned its member countries to not fall for such firms’ campaigns that are to manipulate the perception of …

Health is about public leadership: WHO chief

Tedros Ghebreyesus asked member countries to approve an ambitious Budget at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva

Progress in SDG indicators still not up to the mark: WHO

The report also notes discrepancies in life expectancy among rich and poor nations, men and women and suggests five key actions to improve global …

WHO announces 'sweeping reforms'

New mission plan for triple-billion target and SDGs, says UN's public health agency

Health spending increases in lower-income countries: WHO report

However, people are still paying too much out of their own pockets