News - World Health Organization (WHO)
Health Topic. Countries/Areas. 17 October 2024. News release. WHO in Lebanon working to stop cholera spread amid conflict. 16 October 2024. News release. Parliamentarians unite in Berlin to sign global statement supporting the WHO Pandemic Agreement. Page of 455 1 …
WHO Director-General declares mpox outbreak a public health …
Aug 14, 2024 · Русский. Español. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).
WHO highlights urgent need to transform mental health and …
Jun 17, 2022 · The World Health Organization today released its largest review of world mental health since the turn of the century. The detailed work provides a blueprint for governments, academics, health professionals, civil society and others with an ambition to support the world in transforming mental health. In 2019, nearly a billion people – including 14% of the world’s adolescents – were living ...
Newsroom - World Health Organization (WHO)
Newsroom. New joint health system review highlights opportunities for strengthening health care services for refugees and migrant communities in Uganda. Parliamentarians unite in Berlin to sign global statement supporting the WHO Pandemic Agreement. Attacks on hospitals and health workers jeopardize provision of health in Lebanon.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization (WHO)
5 days ago · Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical ...
Headlines - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 11, 2024 · WHO in Lebanon working to stop cholera spread amid conflict. 16 October 2024. News release. Parliamentarians unite in Berlin to sign global statement supporting the WHO Pandemic Agreement. 16 October 2024. Statement. Attacks on hospitals and health workers jeopardize provision of health in Lebanon. 16 October 2024. News release.
Disease Outbreak News - World Health Organization (WHO)
Disease Outbreak News (DONs) are published relating to confirmed or potential public health events, of: Unknown cause with a significant or potential international health concern that may affect international travel or trade; A known cause which has demonstrated the ability to cause serious public health impact and spread internationally; High ...
Fake news: What it is, and how to spot it | World Economic Forum
Mar 6, 2019 · One of the central challenges of fake news is that it places the onus to verify stories on the reader, who could be a person without the time, energy or resources to do so. You’re the detective now. Image: IFLA. 2016 marked a turning point for awareness as Oxford Dictionaries said its Word of the Year was “post-truth”, defined as ...
WHO prequalifies new dengue vaccine
May 15, 2024 · Fact sheet: Dengue and severe dengue. A new vaccine for dengue received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) on 10 May 2024. TAK-003 is the second dengue vaccine to be prequalified by WHO. Developed by Takeda, it is a live-attenuated vaccine containing weakened versions of the four serotypes of the virus that cause dengue.
Securing adolescent health and well-being today is vital for the …
Sep 23, 2024 · Increased investment is urgently needed to address evolving health risks and meet the mental and sexual and reproductive health needs for the nearly 1.3 billion adolescents (aged 10-19 years) globally, according to a new scientific publication released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Adolescence is a unique and critical stage of human development, involving major physical, emotional ...