specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left: When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year ...
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Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
It's #WorldImmunizationWeek #Immunization is one of humanity's greatest achievements helping to eradicate smallpox and save at least 3 million lives a year.
And you’re part of it ... Show more
LIVE: Media briefing on #WorldImmunizationWeek and other global health issues with @DrTedros
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UK: Child alcohol use tops global chart: WHO report : Study by World Health Organization shows more than half of children in Britain had drunk alcohol by age 13 ...
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World Immunization Week 2024: World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed to protect people ...
who.int/campaigns/world-immunization-week/2024
Walk the Talk Geneva 2024: The Walk the Talk: Health for All Challenge returns on Sunday 26 May 2024 to Geneva, Switzerland to provide a healthy kickstart to the ...
who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/05/26/default-calendar/walk-the-talk-geneva-2024
LIVE with @DrTedros: Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery Murcia Award Ceremony: World Health Organization (WHO) Live on X (Twitter)
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WHO publishes a global technical consultation report introducing updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air ... Show more
Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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What do you know about malaria?: Each year nearly 290 million people are infected with malaria, and more than 400,000 people die of the disease.
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Did you know that worldwide, 164 million women lack access to safe and effective contraception when they need it? Sexual and reproductive health services are ... Show more
Contaminated cough syrup in Africa no longer available - WHO: The recalled batch of Benylin syrup was made by Johnson & Johnson in South Africa in May 2021 ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/contaminated-cough-syrup-in-africa-no-longer-available-who-4600216
Pandemic treaty: Does the WHO not know what a pandemic is?: Pandemic agreements and new international health regulations are to be adopted at the end of May ...
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This is the largest hospital in south #Gaza - or what is left of it.
Rubble.
Damaged equipment.
No patients.
No staff.
A burning warehouse.
Eerie Silence ... Show more #CeasefireNow
When should you wash your hands? 🙌
Help protect yourself and others from getting sick by washing your hands with soap and running water for at least 40 ... Show more
Air pollution impacts our vital organs and can lead to:
🔸 strokes
🔸 diabetes
🔸 heart diseases🔸 lung cancer🔸 respiratory diseases
It also impacts pre and ... Show more
LIVE with @DrTedros: Transforming challenge into action: Expanding health coverage for all #WBGMeetings
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@DrTedros "Today, we are launching a joint campaign called “#HumanlyPossible ”, calling on world leaders to advocate for, support and fund vaccines and the immunization ... Show more @DrTedros #WorldImmunizationWeek t.co/uwhr95SceX
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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WHO: Bird flu viruses detected in high concentrations in raw milk: A high number of bird flu viruses have now also been detected in food. Just recently ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/who-vogelgrippe-viren-in-hoher-konzentration-in-rohmilch-infizierter-kuehe-li.2207705
Quick Glance: H5N1 Strain of Bird Flu in Milk from Infected Cows, WHO Reports
- The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said, though the survival time of the virus in milk is unknown.
- Since 2020, the number of outbreaks in birds has exponentially increased, along with infections in mammals.
- Deaths of millions of poultry, along with infections in wild birds and land and marine mammals, have been reported.
- Transmission from bird to cow, cow to cow, and cow to bird have been recorded, suggesting possible new transmission routes for the virus.
UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
apnews.com/article/ilo-labor-un-heat-health-report-bf6b0f8d25b82c23c7fed339aaac63fb
Exclusive: More trust themselves to make health decisions: The growing rise of "health empowerment" is a double-edged sword.
axios.com/2024/04/18/public-trust-medical-pharmaceutical-industry-institutions
Generative AI is coming for healthcare, and not everyone’s thrilled: The broad enthusiasm for generative AI is reflected in the investments in GenAI efforts ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/14/generative-ai-is-coming-for-healthcare-and-not-everyones-thrilled/
Junk food and controversy: Nestlé in turmoil: The world's number one food company faced rebuke from critical shareholders and NGO representatives at its annual ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/19/junk-food-and-controversy-nestle-in-turmoil_6668918_19.html
Sexual violence can happen anywhere, to any gender, at any stage in our lives. Engineer Bryan Robles, opens up about his long journey as a survivor of sexual ... Show more
Indian food regulator begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods, ET reports
reuters.com/world/india/indian-food-regulator-begins-enquiry-into-nestle-over-alleged-sugar-use-baby-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air': The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/after-covid-who-defines-disease-spread-through-air-2024-04-18/
It's #WorldChagasDiseaseDay #ChagasDisease has the most disproportionate impact among Latin America's impoverished communities but it is increasingly detected in other parts of the ... Show more
Remember: only take antibiotics 💊 a health professional has prescribed TO YOU.
We can stop the spread of Antibiotic Resistance.
Explore the top 60 films about health, hope, and humanity selected for #HealthForAll Film Festival. #Film4Health jury include Sharon Stone, @ponchohd , @nanditadas , and @YusraMardini 🎬
Watch ... Show more www.who.int/initiatives/health-for-all-film-festival
Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, 9 out of 10 around them will catch it if not vaccinated.
To protect your child ... Show more
Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
🫁 The air we breathe.
🥘 The food we eat.
🚰 The water we drink.
🌆 The environment we live in.
🔥 Climate change & destruction of natural habitats ... Show more #HealthForAll
WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup: The World Health Organization is likely to issue a wider warning about contaminated Johnson and ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/who-says-wider-alert-contaminated-jj-cough-syrup-likely-2024-04-19/
If someone you know has depression, remember:
𝘐𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 💙
What is the Nestlé sugar scandal all about?: A Swiss study shows that the food company Nestlé sells products for children with a disproportionately high sugar ...
de.euronews.com/gesundheit/2024/04/19/zuckerskandal-bei-nestle-wie-geht-es-weiter-mit-der-babynahrung
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
Antibiotics do not treat viral infections, like colds and flu 🤧. ALWAYS seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics.
LIVE: WHO briefing on global health issues, update on Gaza
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and experts hold news conference on global health ... Show more #Gaza #WHO #globalhealth #Gaza #GazaWar #Live #News www.reuters.com/
China’s drugmakers can’t sell mRNA shots but haven’t quit yet | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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The World Health Organization has released new evidence-based guidelines to reducing dementia risk with contributions from Mayo Clinic ... Show more newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2019/05/Dementia-Guidelines_30042019-Final-embargoed.pdf #MayoClinicFLADRC
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LIVE: @DrTedros' remarks at the International Humanitarian Conference for #Sudan and its Neighbours
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Pandemic agreement: WHO is not a dictatorship: In connection with the World Health Organization's (WHO) discussions about a pandemic agreement ...
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WHO clarifies what counts as a pathogen that can spread through the air: The World Health Organization is opening up the definition of airborne pathogens – such ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-pathogen/
Takeaways from AP report on how the search for the coronavirus origins turned toxic
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Many people eat much more salt than the recommended maximum of one teaspoon a day.
Eat less salt to reduce your risk of heart disease and death.
World paid little attention to Sudan's war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger
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World Chagas Disease Day 2024: Uniting Against the Silent Disease
who.int/campaigns/world-chagas-disease-day/2024
Quick Glance: Focus on Chagas Disease 2024
- In 2024, the focus is on Chagas disease to raise awareness and advocate for equitable access to healthcare.
- The themes for 2024 revolve around early detection and lifelong care for Chagas disease, aiming to increase public awareness and secure resources for diagnosis and care initiatives.
- Chagas is a prevalent disease in Latin America but is increasingly being identified in other countries and continents.
- Approximately 6-7 million people worldwide are infected with Chagas disease, resulting in 12,000 deaths annually, predominantly affecting impoverished populations.
The world has become a much safer place to be a young child in the last 50 years. Since 1974, infant mortality worldwide has plummeted. That year ... Show more www.vox.com/future-perfect/24138291/do-vaccines-work-explained-study-efficacy-evidence
Dengue cases top 5.2 million in the Americas as outbreak passes yearly record, PAHO says
cnn.com/2024/04/19/americas/americas-record-dengue-cases-paho-intl-latam/
Women shouldn’t require superpowers to juggle breastfeeding and work.
All moms everywhere, no matter their work or contract type ... Show more
Improving quality health services in low- and middle-income countries isn't just a dream, it is a necessity that could save 5 million lives each year.#HealthForAll
Transmission from cow to human: Bird flu detected in milk: WHO recommends pasteurized milk
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UN health agency head calls for safe passage of humanitarian aid in Gaza: United Nations agencies and aid groups say the ongoing hostilities, Israeli military ...
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Addressing #ChagasDisease early is key to treating it:
✅ Contact your doctor if you live or have travelled to an area at risk of Chagas & experience symptoms
✅ 2 ... Show more
Today marks #WorldMalariaDay 🌍
🦟 The life-threatening disease, spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes, it is preventable and curable. However ... Show more #malaria #African
Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways: H5N1 has infected cattle across the US and jumped from a mammal to a human for the first time ...
wired.com/story/bird-flu-is-spreading-in-new-ways-h5n1-cattle-usa/
Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic: Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments ...
reuters.com/world/africa/congo-republic-declares-mpox-epidemic-2024-04-24/
Parkinson disease: Parkinson disease (PD) is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity ...
who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/parkinson-disease
Quick Glance: Parkinson Disease
- Parkinson disease (PD) causes issues with movement, mental health, sleep, and other health problems.
- Symptoms of Parkinson disease worsen over time, encompassing both motor and non-motor symptoms.
- The prevalence of Parkinson disease has doubled in the past 25 years, with global estimates of over 8.5 million individuals in 2019.
- Therapies including medicines, surgery, and rehabilitation can alleviate symptoms of Parkinson disease, although there is no cure.
Here is your self-care checklist for today and everyday! 💪
Experts call for global genomic surveillance system to prevent the next pandemic: Real-time genomic surveillance, which uses sequencing to analyse the genetic ...
euronews.com/health/2024/04/25/experts-call-for-global-genomic-surveillance-system-to-prevent-the-next-pandemic
Greener, safer and healthier transport options can be a reality, even in big cities.
Listen in to learn what cities like Lusaka, Zambia and Cali ... Show more #Cities4Health
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says: Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the
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Have Health Questions? Ask S.A.R.A.H., an AI Health Assistant: S.A.R.A.H., which stands for Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health, uses Open AI’s GPT ...
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🔹 ALWAYS: seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics.
🔹 REMEMBER: Antibiotics do not treat viral infections ... Show more
Putting his life on pause, Peter Lerner works to explain Israel-Hamas War to the world
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798079
More and more cancer cases in people under 50 the possible cause: Cancer cases in people under 50 have been rising sharply for decades. A new study has found a ...
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1.3 million people died due to hepatitis; India among top 10 countries with two-thirds of global disease burden
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Quick Glance: Hepatitis B Prevention and Treatment
- Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus, which can be acute or chronic. It can lead to fatal outcomes like cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- The infection spreads through infected body fluids like blood, saliva, vaginal fluids, and semen, as well as from mother to child. A safe and effective vaccine provides nearly 100% protection against the virus.
- Transmission commonly occurs from mother to child or through contact with infected blood. Symptoms range from jaundice to abdominal pain and vomiting. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- Treatment for hepatitis B includes medications for chronic cases and vaccination for prevention. The World Health Organization advocates for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment measures to halt the spread of the disease and achieve elimination by 2030.
France warns of surge in imported dengue cases ahead of Olympics: Mosquitoes spread the virus by biting an infected person and spreading it to another person ...
euronews.com/health/2024/04/24/france-warns-of-surge-in-imported-dengue-cases-ahead-of-olympics
LSD vs. Fibromyalgia: One Woman's Psychedelic Search For Chronic Pain Relief: While more than 2 million Italians are thought to have fibromyalgia ...
worldcrunch.com/women-worldwide/fibromyalgia-lsd-psychedlics
Welcome to OpenWHO: OpenWHO is WHO’s interactive, web-based, knowledge-transfer platform offering online courses to improve the response to health emergencies ...
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Quick Glance: Discover OpenWHO
- Meningitis refers to inflammation of the meninges, which is a key focus in public health.
- Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic disease, is endemic in West Africa.
- The courses cover a variety of topics such as Cholera, Dengue, WASH, and antimicrobial resistance to enhance global health.
- City governance, zoonoses, and mental health related to TB are also included in the program. OpenWHO offers courses in over 60 languages to promote global access to education.
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-covid.html
Hepatitis B can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine. The vaccine is usually given soon after birth with boosters a few weeks later ... Show more
UN approves updated cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases: The World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/19/un-approves-updated-cholera-vaccine-that-could-help-fight-surge-in-cases
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