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The escape of three patients infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the hospital where they were being treated is “not unexpected”, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, underlining the need to step up efforts to explain the dangers of the deadly disease to affected communities. more
At global health forum, UN officials call for strong, people-focused health systems

New York: Everyone, everywhere must have equal access to quality health care, said top United Nations officials on Monday, urging greater focus on comprehensive health and well-being.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak not yet a global ‘health emergency’, but strong response to disease vital – UN health experts

New York, May 19: An emergency meeting of United Nations health experts said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak in north-west Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – where cases of ...

Emergency meeting called as Ebola spreads to Congolese city – UN health agency

New York: The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening an emergency meeting on Friday to “consider the international risks” of the latest outbreak of the deadly disease Eb ...

DR Congo: Ebola spreads to city from countryside, one new case registered

Kinshasa: At least a new case has been registered as Ebola spread from countryside to a city in DR Congo, reports said on Thursday.

UN health agency launches new diagnostic tool to ensure effective treatment

New York, May: Although correctly identifying disease is essential for successful treatment, many have no way of accessing an accurate diagnosis, the United Nation health agency said on T ...

Largest-ever global response to cholera targets 2 million people in Africa

New York: The largest cholera vaccination drive in history targeting two million people across Africa is underway, the United Nations announced on Monday, in response to a series of recen ...

‘Bad’ fats targeted in new global health guidelines

New York, May 5 (IBNS): People everywhere need to cut down on their consumption of artery-clogging fatty foods, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging, in a new report released on ...

Mental health ‘neglected issue’ but key to achieving Global Goals, say UN chiefs

New York: Mental health remains one of the most neglected global health issues, even though it is critical to the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by w ...

Vitamin A deficiency puts 140 million children at risk of illness and death – UNICEF

New York: More than 140 million children are at greater risk of illness, hearing loss, blindness and even death globally if urgent action is not taken to provide them with life-saving vit ...