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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN health agency WHO said in a new report on Tuesday. more
WHO releases list of drug-resistance bacteria which is threatening human health

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into criti ...

There is no sign yet of H5N1 bird flu spreading between humans, says WHO

The H5N1 avian influenza virus has so far shown no signs of adapting to allow human-to-human transmission, the UN health agency said on Wednesday, urging continued surveillance.

WHO prequalifies new oral simplified vaccine to combat cholera, here is all information you need to know

A new oral vaccine for cholera has received prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 12.

Nigeria is now the first country to introduce 'revolutionary' meningitis vaccine: WHO

Nigeria has become the first country to roll out a “revolutionary” five-in-one vaccine against meningitis, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement on Friday (A ...

Hepatitis virus killing 3500 daily, warns WHO report

The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) released ...

WHO study shows USD 39 return for each dollar invested in fight against TB

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for a funding boost in tuberculosis (TB) screening and prevention programmes to protect vulnerable populations and achieve key heal ...

WHO study says over 400 million people need hearing aids globally

Over 400 million people globally need hearing aids, a study by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals, but only 20 per cent get them due to lack of financial and human resources, as ...

One in eight people on Earth is living with obesity, warns WHO

At least one in eight people on Earth are living with obesity, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday (March 1, 2024), citing a newly released global medical study.

WHO says five nations awarded for their efforts towards eliminating mass-produced trans fats in food

Five countries have been awarded for their efforts towards eliminating mass-produced trans fats in food, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday.