The WHO announces Bristol gig as part of first UK tour in six years Badminton Estate is set to host a night of music this summer. Bristol Post · Feb 1, 2023
Top US official urges WHO to address sexual misconduct A top U.S. health official has urged the World Health Organization to address allegations that one of its doctors repeatedly engaged in sexual misconduct The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023
UN found no managerial misconduct at WHO in Congo sex scandal A U.N. investigation into the World Health Organization's managerial mishandling of a sex scandal in the Democratic Republic of Congo found that allegations against senior staff were "unsubstantiated," the health agency chief said on Tuesday. Reuters · Jan 31, 2023
Six decades of The Who in Newcastle - from 1960s Mod upstarts to rock royalty ChronicleLive reported this week how legendary rockers The Who will this summer once again be performing in our region Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023
Incredible Edinburgh photos capture life in one of city's oldest housing schemes An exhibition at the City Art Centre has been praised by former Muirhouse resident Irvine Welsh, who said the photographs of the housing estate are ‘high on humanity’. Edinburgh Live · Jan 31, 2023
The Who 2023 tour UK: Dates and how to get tickets The band will play their first UK tour in six years this summer. Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2023
The world isn't ready for the next pandemic, which could be 'just around the corner,' global health organization warns The warning comes as the WHO announces it will extend the COVID-19 international health emergency status by three months, pushing it into its fourth year. Fortune · Jan 30, 2023
Nine viruses the World Health Organisation is concerned about Infectious disease experts remain vigilant for signs of next major outbreak The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023
Believe it or not, it's still officially a pandemic, the WHO says. Welcome to year 4 of COVID In its report, however, the emergency committee concluded that the pandemic "may be approaching an inflexion point," and asked the WHO to research the implications of terminating the emergency status "in the coming months." Fortune · Jan 30, 2023
The brilliant TV episodes we can’t stop coming back to, from The West Wing to Game of Thrones As One Day’s penultimate episode shocks fans – here are some of TV’s other unforgettable moments Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2023
The Who announce UK tour with dates in St Helens, Hull, London, Edinburgh and Brighton The band will perform at the Totally Wicked Stadium Liverpool Echo · Jan 30, 2023
The Who announces Durham date on first UK tour in six years New tour with orchestra will be 'very special for me' says Roger Daltrey as he, Pete Townshend and band prepare to rock cities they haven't played in for decades Chronicle Live · Jan 30, 2023
Does the Best Workout Exist? Exercise Scientists All Agree on One Thing Researchers are increasingly understanding how exercise affects the body and, in doing so, finding smarter ways for people to exercise smarter. Inverse · Jan 30, 2023
WHO: COVID Remains a Public Health Emergency The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that COVID-19 continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern, its highest form of alert. The pandemic was likely in a "transition point" that continues to need careful management to "mitigate the potential negative consequences", the agency added in a… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2023 The Who announce first Scottish gig date in FOUR decades alongside full orchestra Vocalist Roger Daltrey said including a Scottish date made the tour "very special" to him
Reuters · Jan 30, 2023 WHO maintains highest alert over COVID, but sees hope ahead The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that COVID-19 continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern, its highest form of alert.
Reuters · Jan 30, 2023 Under-funded WHO seeks 'reinforced' role in global health at key meeting The World Health Organization will push at its board meeting this week for an expanded role in tackling the next global health emergency after COVID-19, but is still seeking answers on how to fund it, according to health policy experts.
Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023 The Last of Us' horrifying zombie fungi is real - but humans have a worse threat The Cordyceps brain infection, which turns humans into mushroom-headed zombies in HBO's The Last of Us, is based on a real-life fungus that takes over its victims' minds
The Conversation · Jan 29, 2023 Children and teens aren't doing enough physical activity - new study sounds a health warning Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It’s also associated with chronic illness and disability. Recent research estimates that the world could see close to half a billion new cases of major chronic diseases by 2030 if people don’t get more active. Regular physical activity helps to…
WEKU · Jan 29, 2023 9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night Thinking about the next pandemic is job number one for many researchers around the world. Here's a look at the World Health Organization's current list of pathogens with pandemic potential.
Fortune · Jan 27, 2023 WHO advising governments to stockpile medicines for 'nuclear emergencies' after the EU's latest warning on Putin Many countries are underprepared, according to the document which advises how to treat radiation and nuclear exposure.
The Conversation · Jan 27, 2023 100 million Nigerians are at risk of neglected tropical diseases: what the country is doing about it Neglected tropical diseases are a group of communicable diseases found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. They are classified as “neglected” because they have received little or no attention in terms of prevention and control for several decades. The World Health Organization guides the way they are identified…
Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023 Malawi cholera death toll passes 1,000 as outbreak spreads Cases have risen to 30,621, the highest on record, as Malawi suffers its worst cholera outbreak in 20 years.
Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2023 Tony Christie's heartbreaking admission as he breaks silence on dementia diagnosis Legendary singer Tony Christie - who's best known for hits like (Is This the Way to) Amarillo - speaks in detail for the first time about his recent dementia diagnosis
Fortune · Jan 24, 2023 WHO head ‘very concerned’ about rising COVID deaths ahead of meeting to end—or extend—global public health emergency “While clearly we’re in better shape than we were three years ago when the pandemic hit, the global collective response is once again under strain,” he said at a Tuesday news conference.