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Dementia: WHO launches blueprint to tackle generational health challenge

Global Author
“Although dementia is the seventh leading cause of death globally, dementia research accounts for less than 1.5 per cent of total health research output”, said WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan. “Sadly, we are falling behind implementing the Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-25,” she continued, adding that addressing dementia comprehensively requires “research and innovation to be… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Haiti: UN supports Government efforts to quell cholera outbreak

Global Author
The case was identified using the cholera surveillance mechanism, established by the Haitian authorities and supported by the United Nations.  It was confirmed as positive at the National Public Health Laboratory in Port-au-Prince on Sunday 2 October. Additional suspected cases are currently under investigation.  Emergency response  The UN is actively monitoring the situation and is working with national authorities to… Read More
Health Advice 

New TB treatment breakthroughs must reach those in-need without delay

Village Reporter,
SHOBHA SHUKLA – CNS Recently, results of a large-scale phase-3 study of a potentially game-changing TB treatment therapy were announced that give us enormous hope that shorter, all-oral (no injectables), more effective and less toxic treatments will reach those in-need globally without any delay. Earlier, treatment for drug-resistant forms of TB lasted for 20 to 24 months duration or more,… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Time to address mental health issues in the workplace, UN agencies urge

Global Author
The UN agencies have launched two publications which aim to prevent negative work situations and cultures while also offering mental health protection and support for employees.   Performance and productivity affected  “It’s time to focus on the detrimental effect work can have on our mental health,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General at WHO, which has issued global guidelines on the… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

WHO responds to The Lancet COVID-19 Commission

Global Author
WHO welcomes the overarching recommendations of The Lancet COVID-19 Commission’s report on “Lessons for the future from the COVID-19 pandemic,” which align with our commitment to stronger global, regional and national pandemic preparedness, prevention, readiness and response. At the same time, there are several key omissions and misinterpretations in the report, not least regarding the public health emergency of international… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

WHO calls for urgent action by countries for achieving Medication Without Harm

Global Author
Globally, half of all preventable harm in medical care is medication related, a quarter of which is severe or life-threatening. In the lead up to World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2022, WHO is emphasizing the global burden of medication harm. The elderly population is one of the most at-risk groups of medication harm, especially those taking multiple medications.… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

WHO Director-General’s statement on Pakistan – 17 September 2022

Global Author
I am deeply concerned about the potential for a second disaster in Pakistan: a wave of disease and death following this catastrophe, linked to climate change, that has severely impacted vital health systems leaving millions vulnerable. The water supply is disrupted, forcing people to drink unsafe water, which can spread cholera and other diarrhoeal diseases. Standing water enables mosquitoes to… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

WHO’s Director-General and Minister-President of Wallonia, Belgium, sign framework agreement on the sides of the UNGA

Global Author
On the 21st of September, on the sides of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, a new framework agreement was signed between the Wallon Government, Belgium and the World Health Organization.  Minister-President of Wallonia, Belgium, Mr Elio Di Rupo met with Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General to further expand the strategic partnership between… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

Heads of State commit to Noncommunicable Disease Global Compact to save 50 million lives by 2030

Global Author
Michael R. Bloomberg reappointed as WHO Global Ambassador of Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries New Gallup survey indicates strong global support for policies outlined in WHO report to combat growing public health burden of noncommunicable diseases Today, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, launched a new report calling on global leaders to take urgent action on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), responsible… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

New recommendations for the composition of influenza vaccines in 2023 for the southern hemisphere

Global Author
The World Health Organization has announced the recommended viral composition of influenza vaccines for the 2023 southern hemisphere influenza season.   The recommendations issued today will be used by national vaccine regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical companies to develop, produce, and license influenza vaccines for the following influenza season. The periodic update of viruses contained in influenza vaccines is necessary for… Read More
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