Over a billion people worldwide are obese – WHO study finds
March 1, 2024 More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems, according to updated estimates from…
Countries risk missing deadline for pandemic accord – WHO chief
January 22, 2024 Countries risk missing a May deadline for agreeing a legally binding treaty on fighting pandemics and this would be a big blow for future generations, the head…
Africa to get US$ 334m as WHO appeals for $1.5 bln in funding to address key globe emergencies in 2024
Jan. 15, 2024 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched an appeal for US$ 1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the…
Don’t delay reforms to prepare for next pandemic – WHOÂ
May 22, 2023 The head of the World Health Organisation on Monday (May 22) urged countries to carry out the reforms needed to prepare for the next pandemic and honour…
More African countries set to approve malaria shot, 20 mln doses ready in 2023
April 21, 2023 African countries are lining up to approve a new vaccine for malaria, with 20 million doses available for them to buy this year, the shot’s manufacturer told…
Finding COVID-19’s origins is a moral imperative – WHO
March 13, 2023 Discovering the origins of COVID-19 is a moral imperative and all hypotheses must be explored, the head of the World Health Organization said, in the clearest indication…
WEF: WHO announces plans to establish a TB Vaccine Accelerator council
January 18, 2023 The adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis (TB) services has brought the urgency of vaccine development efforts into sharp focus, the World Health organisation said…
WHO, FIFA, Qatar launch Digital app to boost physical activity
Nov. 19, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO), the Ministry of Public Health of Qatar and FIFA are launching a major digital health initiative for children and adolescents. This is…
WHO says physical inactivity costing the world US$ 27b annually in first-ever global report
October 20, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO)says almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributable to physical inactivity, between 2020 and…
One Health Joint Plan of Action launched to address health threats to humans, animals, plants, environment
October 18, 2022 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal…