WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to DR Congo The head of the World Health Organisation is visiting the centre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as Brazil probes a suspected case. AAP · May 30
WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo The head of the World Health Organisation is travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo to oversee efforts to battle an outbreak of Ebola. AAP · May 28
New study suggests 10 hours of exercise per week – here’s how to improve your health in less than two HEALTH IN FOCUS: New research implies some people need far more than guidelines suggest for optimal heart health. But who has the time? Harry Bullmore talks to fitness experts about the best short-burst workouts for improving fitness The Independent UK · May 20
136 dead, no vaccine or cure: WHO chief warns over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak The World Health Organisation chief on Tuesday said he was "deeply concerned" by an Ebola outbreak in Congo caused by a rare strain for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments, as the death toll rose to 136. The Times of India · May 20
US to screen for Ebola at airports as European medics deploy to region The latest development has raised questions about the Trump administration's decision to cut USAID and withdraw from the WHO. Euronews · May 19
4 Everyday Foods That Quietly Lower High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is considered as a silent killer. It usually creates no palpable symptoms while quietly damaging our blood vessels. As a matter of fact, World Health Organisation (WHO) pointed out that in today’s world almost “600 million adults with hypertension are unaware that that… Times Life · Mar 24
Prince Harry says ‘it’s ok not to be ok’ during rehab centre visit The Duke and Duchess of Sussex described the centre’s work as ‘incredible’ The Independent UK · Feb 26
Harry and Meghan to visit World Central Kitchen’s Middle East headquarters The Sussexes have travelled to Jordan at the invitation of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu. The Independent UK · Feb 26
BANG Premier · Feb 25 Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive in Jordan for two-day tour Amid the Andrew Windsor arrest crisis gripping the royal family, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived at the World Health Organisation’s country office in Amman.
Evening Standard · Feb 25 Sussexes start two-day Jordan visit with roundtable summit on refugees’ needs Harry and Meghan met World Health Organisation chiefs for a discussion chaired by the body’s director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025 Tributes paid to Sir David Nabarro, the World Health Organisation’s special envoy for Covid-19 IN FULL
Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2025 Sir David Nabarro, WHO’s special envoy for Covid-19, dies aged 75 The World Health Organisation’s director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was ‘deeply shocked and saddened’.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 Call for more taxes on smoking to make up cuts to global aid funding It comes as a new World Health Organisation report says progress tackling tobacco use has seen the biggest slow-down in almost 20 years
Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025 Which cities across the world have the worst air pollution and how does London compare? In 2024, only 17% of cities met the World Health Organisation’s air pollution guideline
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Voices: There’s a shocking amount of sugar hidden in baby food pouches – and parents have no idea COMMENT: Caregivers looking for convenience food for their children trust labels that promise nutrition and ‘no nasties’, writes Dayna Brackley. But the real betrayal is that brands sell products high in sugar and low in vital nutrients – under a veneer of ‘health’
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 WHO warns Trump cuts put millions of HIV patients at risk Exclusive: World Health Organisation says shortage of most commonly used Aids drug caused by withdrawal of US foreign aid will sabotage effectiveness of treatment for millions in a ‘recipe for disaster’
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024 Rise in ‘addictive-like behaviours’ among teenagers towards social media – study New research found that an average of 11% of teenagers across 44 countries displayed ‘problematic’ social media use.
AAP · Sep 3, 2024 No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer A review of more than 5000 studies for the World Health Organisation has sought a definitive answer on whether mobile phones are safe to use.
The Conversation · Jul 23, 2024 Leishmaniasis: this neglected tropical disease is spreading fast, and Europe is nowhere near prepared In recent decades, Europe has seen a worrying increase in cases of vector-borne tropical diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya. The climate directly affects the spread and distribution of pathogen-transmitting insects like mosquitoes and sandflies, as their life cycle and survival are linked to temperature and humidity.