Health
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Childhood immunization levels stalled in 2023
New data published on Monday by UN agencies shows that immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, leaving around…
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WHO prequalifies first self-test kit for Hepatitis C virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that it has prequalified the first self-test for the hepatitis C virus…
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New WHO guidelines to help millions quit tobacco
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending…
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Buckle up, make a safety statement: UN launches global campaign to enhance road safety
The United Nations on Monday launched a new global road safety campaign to improve traffic safety and create inclusive, safe…
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Road safety gets a boost with new UN fix for ‘pedal error’
Have you ever been driving in your car and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake? It happens more than…
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World Drug Day report highlights spike in drug use, increased trafficking
The UN agency tackling crime and drug abuse (UNODC) released its annual World Drug Report on Wednesday warning that the…
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Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats: WHO
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of…
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Birth in a war zone: Coping amid ongoing attacks in Ukraine
Like many expecting parents, Oleksandra and Oleksandr Chebotar were eagerly awaiting the birth of their daughter. The way it happened,…
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WHO announces global resurgence of cholera cases in 2024
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost…
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UN health agency issues alert on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment, weight loss
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued a medical product alert on the release of three batches of falsified…
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