The Latest Breaking News from the World Health Organisation

WHO releases first-ever guideline to help adults quit tobacco

With an aim to help more than 750 million tobacco users worldwide to quit tobacco usage, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has released first-ever clinical treatment guidelines.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2024

WHO defines physical inactivity, says this much exercise weekly can guarantee good health

A pooled analysis of 507 population-based surveys with 5·7 million participants has revealed that more than 30% of the global population does not meet the healthy levels of physical activity. This means, a major chunk of the population is not physically active as per the recommended levels set by the…

The Times of India · Jun 26, 2024

'Outbreak': Three new cases of mpox detected this week, NSW Health says

Hunter New England has recorded two cases of the mpox disease.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 21, 2024

Situation in Sudan's El Fasher a 'disaster', former MSF chief warns

In tonight's edition: As the World Health Organization warns of the prospect of mass starvation in war-stricken Sudan, we speak to the former director of Médecins Sans Frontières about the devastation being wrought on the Darfuri city of El Fasher. Also, as Ghana moves a step closer to unlocking millions…

France 24 · Jun 12, 2024

4 yr old child in India tests positive for H9N2 bird flu, second such case in country, confirms WHO

As human cases of bird flu are being detected in several parts of the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed one such case in India.

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2024

Human case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia had traveled to Kolkata: WHO

Weeks after confirming the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the child had traveled to Kolkata, India, and the family said they did not have any known exposure to infected people or animals while there.

The Times of India · Jun 8, 2024

First human bird flu death: Can it spread from human to human?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday confirmed the death of a 59 year old man due to bird flu. "On 23 May 2024, the Mexico IHR NFP reported to PAHO/WHO a confirmed case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N2) virus detected in a 59-year-old resident of the State…

The Times of India · Jun 6, 2024

Cancer-causing gas can be found at home; All you need to know

Did you know that a cancer-causing gas could be lurking in your home? Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is often found in high concentrations indoors, especially in homes and workplaces as per the World Health Organisation. In fact, radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer, making…

The Times of India · May 5, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: Civil servants should lead by example and get back to the office

It has been almost one year since the World Health Organisation declared the end of Covid-19 as a public health emergency, and nearly two since the last pandemic restrictions in Britain were lifted. Yet saunter around Whitehall and you might be forgiven for thinking it is still late March 2020.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024

India recorded 3.5 crore hepatitis B and C cases in 2022: WHO report

The findings of a new report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) have posed a big challenge for India. As per the report, India accounted for the second-highest number of cases of hepatitis B and C in 2022 after China, with 3.5 crore infections. According to the WHO's 2024…

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2024