What Nigeria must do to eliminate malaria: 3 researchers offer insights
Nigeria accounts for nearly a quarter of deaths from malaria in the world — in 2018 the numbers stood at 95,000. Three of the country&…
Some key questions answered on COVID-19 vaccines for African countries
Vaccines for COVID-19 are generating a lot of talk. To shed some light on which vaccines are available for countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and …
COVID-19: WHO criticises countries for not ensuring dignity of migrants during lockdowns
Indian states suspends routine immunisation, WHO says it is unfair
WHO draft document lays out framework for countries to introduce new TB vaccines
There’s an urgent need for effective new TB vaccines without which it would be impossible to attain a TB-free world by 2030
Pandemic preparedness: Global spending needs 500 years to match COVID-19 rout
New report by WHO arm calls for robust global governance for preparedness to prevent the next pandemic
More than a quarter of the world's population has vision impairment: WHO
The first-ever World Vision Report warns that ageing populations mean a dramatic rise in vision impairment world-wide
Nature’s bounty to boost immunity at a Greater Noida village
A look at 10 medicinal plants known to enhance immunity and strengthen brain power
First ever national survey shows the extent of South Africa’s TB problem
In 2019, 58,000 people died of TB in South Africa and 1.4 million people died from TB globally
WHO proposes plan to improve district health systems in Africa
The framework aims to provide essential health services to 80% per cent people in African countries by 2030
Don’t politicise SARS-CoV-2 origin, WHO says as probe calls grow louder
WHO announced next steps August 12 as part of its investigation to find SARS-CoV-2 origins
What Tanzania’s COVID-19 vaccine reluctance means for its citizens and the world
Only a few months into the pandemic, the president declared Tanzania COVID-free following three days of national prayers. The argument was that …
WHO calls for moratorium on booster till 2021-end, ‘additional’ dose for high risk population
Currently, 20 per cent of the available vaccines are being used as boosters
Anaemia in women, children aggravated in 2019: NFHS-5
As many as 68.4% children and 66.4% women surveyed suffered from anaemia in 2019
Emerging drug resistance in eastern Africa hinders fight against malaria
Most of the countries in Africa are not on track to achieving the goal of eliminating malaria in the continent by 2030
World freed from toxic leaded petrol: A global win
While global eradication of toxic lead in petrol needs to be celebrated, this also reminds us how tough it is to undo wrong if the evidence of …
Different air under one sky: Almost everyone in South Africa breathes polluted air
Air quality is not monitored in most cities as they lack the resources to compile inventories
In a first, WHO commits to eliminate cervical cancer globally
The global health body aims to reduce more than 40% new cases by 2050 through vaccination, screening and treatment
Vaccine inequity: Disparity in access to doses hits low-income countries, says WHO
Only 2 manufacturers are supplying key vaccines such as pneumococcal vaccines, measles and rubella-containing vaccines across the world
World Food Day: Looking for a new avatar in COVID-19 times
What we now need is smart, systemic action to get the food to those who need it and improve it for those who have it, says FAO Director-…
WHO releases guidelines for multi-modal generative AI in healthcare, resonates with recommendations for other sectors
Rapid adoption of AI-driven models underscores need to weigh out their benefits and risks carefully
WHO, WMA, other health leaders seek legally binding pact to turn off fossil fuels
Over 190 groups ask high-income countries to help others with global phase-out
COVID-19 virus not the last to cause pandemic, warns WHO chief
Tedros Ghebreyesus October 13 announced names of 26 experts who will advise WHO on developing framework to define studies into …
Long working hours killed 745,000 in 2016, study finds
The trend may worsen during COVID-19 pandemic, which has significantly altered the way people work, the report adds
Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: What do WHO recommendations say
Health workers at high risk of exposure and older people — including those aged 65 or older — should be given priority for Oxford / …
Antenatal care visits increase in most states: NFHS-5
Mothers consuming iron folic acid tablets for 100 days or more during their pregnancy period showed a heterogenous trend