WHO fires doctor after findings of sexual misconduct The World Health Organization says it has fired one of its doctors who faced allegations that he had repeatedly engaged in sexual misconduct The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
Contaminated syrups manufactured in India reported in WHO’s Western Pacific region It added that the stated manufacturer of the affected product is QP Pharmachem Limited of Punjab, India. The stated marketer of the product is Trillium Pharma of Haryana, India. The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023
World Malaria Day: Social workers’ activist approach helps reduce cases in India’s Odisha Malaria is both a curable and preventable disease but it remains deadly in several parts of the globe, claiming the life of one child every two minutes according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). To mark World Malaria Day on Tuesday, FRANCE 24 reported from the state of Odisha in… France 24 · Apr 25, 2023
WHO warns of 'extreme biohazard risk' as fighters occupy Sudan's national laboratory The World Health Organization says that fighters in Sudan have occupied the national public laboratory holding samples of diseases including polio and measles, creating an "extremely, extremely dangerous" situation. Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2023
'Star Trek: Picard's Most Popular New Character Isn't So Sure He's Dead 'Star Trek Picard's' break-out star Todd Stashwick talks about a 'Legacy' spinoff,' "The Search For Shaw" and his dream of doing ... Doctor Who! Inverse · Apr 25, 2023
Beware of Acute Kidney Diseases if you were infected with Malaria Malaria is one of the most common infectious diseases across the globe and one of the most momentous tasks faced by public health systems in most developing countries. According to the latest World Malaria report, by the World Health Organization (WHO) there were 247 million cases of malaria in 2021… The Times of India · Apr 25, 2023
WHO says 'high risk of biological hazard' after Sudan laboratory seized The World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Sudan said on Tuesday there was a "high risk of biological hazard" after one of the sides in the Sudan fighting seized a laboratory. Reuters · Apr 25, 2023
African vaccines: local manufacturers are struggling to access the market - what must change Two recent developments in South Africa have underscored the opportunities – and challenges – facing vaccine production on the continent. The Conversation · Apr 25, 2023
First cases of new Covid strain confirmed in Ireland as strange symptom reported Three cases of the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16, have been confirmed in Ireland. It comes amid growing concern worldwide about its rapid spread Dublin Live · Apr 25, 2023
WHO Preparing to Evacuate Employees from Sudan The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that it was working on evacuating its non-essential staff and their families from Sudan. WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Ahmad al-Mandhari told Asharq Al-Awsat that the health and humanitarian situation in Sudan was becoming more dangerous. The health ministry said 18 health… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2023
Arcturus: What we know about the new Covid variant XBB.1.16 strain detected in 34 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
World Health Organization Promotes Helmet Usage With New Guide The World Health Organization encourages lawmakers and powered two-wheeler (PTW) riders to increase proper helmet use in low- to middle-income countries. RideApart · Apr 24, 2023
Arcturus mapped: Is new Covid-19 variant in your region? New XBB.1.16 variant has made its way to almost every corner of the UK The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
HSE launches vaccination appeal for children who missed routine shots during pandemic Unvaccinated young children are most at risk of infectious diseases like measles Irish Mirror · Apr 24, 2023
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023 Andhra Pradesh govt. plans to seek aid from WHO to check renal ailments in Uddanam Health Minister Vidadala Rajini has said that the Andhra Pradesh government will explore the possibilities to seek the necessary aid from the World Health Organization (WHO) to check the chronic kidney ailments prevalent in the Uddanam region of Srikakulam district. “We will approach whatsoever way is available to check the…
Reuters · Apr 24, 2023 WHO dismisses manager after sexual misconduct findings The World Health Organization said on Monday it had dismissed one of its senior managers for sexual misconduct following an investigation prompted by a complaint by a junior British doctor.
Irish Mirror · Apr 24, 2023 Covid Ireland: First cases of new Arcturus strain confirmed here as unique symptom reported Three cases of the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16, have been confirmed in Ireland. It comes amid growing concern worldwide about its rapid spread.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023 Arcturus: What we know about the new Covid variant XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India
The Conversation · Apr 24, 2023 Hope is on the horizon for a malaria-free Africa Sub-Saharan Africa is disproportionally affected by malaria. The region accounts for 95% of the world’s malaria cases. The disease kills an African child every 60 seconds.
Dynamite News · Apr 24, 2023 413 people have died in Sudan fighting so far: WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) said that 413 people have died in the current Sudan conflict, while the UN children's agency said children are paying a high price. Read further on Dynamite News:
ABC News · Apr 23, 2023 $50 million boost for long COVID research as parliamentary inquiry hands down report A parliamentary committee makes a series of recommendations to tackle long COVID, as Health Minister Mark Butler pledges $50 million to research the poorly understood condition.
The Conversation · Apr 23, 2023 The WHO’s international pandemic treaty: Meaningful public engagement must inform Canada's negotiations One of the key lessons emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic has been that the failure of countries to sufficiently work together worsened and prolonged this deadly public health emergency.
Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2023 Sudan doctors caught in fighting recount horrors at hospitals Battles leave staff and patients trapped in hospitals for days as doctors try to treat wounded with few supplies.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023 Khartoum Sees Lull in Fighting on First Day of Eid Street fighting between the forces of two rival generals eased in parts of Sudan's capital by Friday evening, witnesses reported, after repeated calls for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire to the nearly week-long conflict. More than 400 people have been killed and thousands wounded since the fighting erupted Saturday between forces loyal…
WEKU · Apr 21, 2023 How do you get equal health care for all? A huge new database holds clues The World Health Organization registry holds 11 million data points — key to addressing global health inequality. Yet health officials stress how much information is still missing.