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 …
‘Growth of affluent Indian kids on par with developed countries’
Nita Bhandari, an internationally recognised public health researcher, spoke to Down To Earth on how India was selected for the WHO study and its …
New climate targets to limit emissions from 28 companies
Hewlett Packard, Levi Strauss, Unilever, Vodafone & Mahindra Group are among the 28 companies who vowed to limit temperatures to below 1.5°…
Why declaring Ebola a public health emergency isn't a silver bullet
More funding can't solve the outbreak of a deadly disease within a conflict zone
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency
The declaration was made after case was registered in Goma city, which shares a border with Rwanda
ICMR launches third phase trial for adult anti-TB vaccine
The current vaccine for TB, the BCG, is only given to neonates
Global vaccination rates are stagnant: Report
Conflict, inequality and complacency caused the stagnation and affected the poorest, most marginalised, those touched by conflict or forced from …
How the DRC’s Ebola crisis has led to children dying from measles
Community mistrust towards the outbreak response team; high levels of insecurity due to battles between army and armed groups
Why colistin should be banned in food-animal production sector in India
Action against the drug, used as a growth promoter in food animals, is imperative to curb antimicrobial resistance in humans
HPV vaccines effective in reducing infections, precancerous warts: WHO
Widespread vaccination programmes can help achieve WHO's global call to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem
Is the world ready to meet the SDG target on sanitation?
A closer look at the report by UNICEF and WHO tells you that this certainly not the case
Three in four people with epilepsy in low-income countries may die early: WHO
Appropriate use of cheap and effective antiseizure medicines can make up to 70 per cent of people with epilepsy seizure free
WHO launches tool for safer use of antibiotics, curb resistance
The health body has also begun a global campaign to achieve 60% increase in use of drugs that target a specific microorganism rather than several …
Depression, anxiety, trauma stress, bipolarity, schizophrenia: Unaccounted costs of conflicts
New estimates by WHO indicate the world has grossly underplayed the problem
Every 25th person in the world has a sexually transmitted infection
The World Health Organization’s latest report reveals that more than a million new cases of such infections are detected every day
First World Food Safety Day to outline sustainable solutions
The United Nations has developed a guide to discuss why food safety is necessary and how it could be achieved
WHA comes to an end with resolutions to improve universal health care
Members endorse improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services in health facilities around the world
Primary health care, community health workers bag spotlight at WHA
The member states decided to implement Declaration of Astana and allocate adequate resources to support community health workers
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
Chewing tobacco products: Storehouse of toxic chemicals
Indian scientists have prepared a database of toxic substances found in different chewing tobacco products sold not only in India and South Asia …
We're developing the world's first vaccine suitable for humans and livestock
The technique uses a chimpanzee respiratory virus (adenovirus) to expose individuals to just a small part of the Rift Valley Fever virus
World has failed to respond to accidents and diseases at work
In 2017, 2.7 million workers died from work-related injuries and diseases, up from 2.4 million workers in 2014. With a nearly 20 per cent rise in …
Fight against antibiotic resistance gets a fillip
Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance seeks immediate, coordinated and ambitious action to stem the misuse and overuse of …
‘169 million children missed the first dose of measles vaccine between 2010 and 2017’
UNICEF reveals shocking data and cites it to be behind the recent spurt in measles cases
World Malaria Day: New coordinated effort for malaria research unveiled
The Malaria Elimination Research Alliance India will bring together various stakeholders on a single platform to identify and prioritise research …
