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Since the foundation of WHO in 1948, the world has experienced countless public health challenges threatening our health and well-being. However, numerous obstacles have been overcome and remarkable advancements made in medical science, health care and overall population health. Since the turn … See more

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WHO chief declares end to COVID-19 as a global health …

Web5 May 2023 Health. The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has declared “with great hope” an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency, stressing that it …

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COVID-19: WHO designates JN.1 ‘variant of interest’ amid …

WebThe UN World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is continuously monitoring the global spread of JN.1, a COVID-19 variant of interest, adding that current …

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Taking action for the health of people and the planet

WebAnd by 2030, the direct health costs caused by climate change are estimated to be between US$2 billion and 4 billion a year. Climate change also exacerbates many social and …

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Health Meetings Coverage and Press Releases

WebThe World Health Organization (WHO) today sounded the alarm on viral hepatitis infections that claim over 3,000 lives each day — with 1.3 million deaths per …

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Chronic diseases taking ‘immense and increasing toll on …

WebThreat to future generations. Despite overall health progress, WHO said that the increasing toll of NCDs meant that if the trend were to continue, by around 2050, …

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World must be ready to respond to next pandemic: WHO …

Web22 May 2023 Health. Although COVID-19 may no longer be a global public health emergency, countries must still strengthen response to the disease and prepare for …

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The Pandemic Accelerant: How COVID-19 Advanced Our …

WebMental health issues are not new, but the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly accelerated the depth and breadth of the crisis we face. In 2019, before the pandemic, …

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COVID-19: Depression, anxiety soared 25 per cent in a year

Web2 March 2022 Health. In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global rates of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25 per cent, the World Health Organization …

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Advancing the Global Health Agenda United Nations

WebThe global health agenda brings together two critical action spheres of our time: managing interdependence and globalization, and addressing the growing inequalities within and …

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COP28: The climate crisis is also a health crisis UN News

WebHealth has made it onto the agenda of a UN climate conference, and health advocates at COP28 in Dubai on Sunday said the topic was long overdue for discussion …

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Healthy Forests Are Vital to Human Health and Sustainable …

Web30 June 2023. The nexus between forests and human health. F orests cover nearly one third of the land on Earth. They provide, directly or indirectly, important health benefits …

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Infectious diseases ‘clear and present danger’ everywhere

WebNoting that infectious diseases remain “a clear and present danger to every country”, Mr. Guterres maintained COVID-19 would not be the last pandemic for humanity. Even as …

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New global campaign boosts lifesaving vaccines UN News

WebThe Humanly Possible joint global communication campaign aims to boost vaccination programmes around the world, with support from the UN World Health …

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World must invest in strong health systems that protect everyone …

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic has revealed just how important it is for all countries to have strong health systems that provide the entire population with quality …

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UN welcomes ‘most comprehensive agreement ever’ on global …

WebDuring a meeting of heads of State, ministers, health leaders, policy-makers, and universal health coverage champions, the UN chief called UHC “the most …

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Make mental healthcare for all a reality, urges Guterres UN News

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on mental health worldwide, and action must be taken to “redress the glaring inequalities exposed by the pandemic”, …

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Hepatitis killing thousands daily, WHO warns in new report

Web9 April 2024 Health. 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 …

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Pandemic experts express concern over avian influenza spread to …

Web18 April 2024 Health. The ongoing global spread of “bird flu” infections to mammals including humans is a significant public health concern, senior UN medics said on …

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Healthy forests, healthy planet, healthy humans UN News

Web21 March 2023 Climate and Environment. Forests are often called the lungs of the planet, because they absorb harmful carbon dioxide and produce life-giving oxygen so it’s no …

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