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• WHO Guidelines on a Healthy Diet: A Comprehensive Guide

  The World Health Organization (WHO) has established guidelines for a healthy diet to promote optimal health and prevent chronic diseases.…

• Cholera Crisis Deepens as Global Cases Rise 13% and Deaths Soar 71% in 2023, WHO Reports

  WHO's 2023 cholera report reveals a sharp rise in cases and deaths, with 45 countries affected and Africa seeing the highest surge. Community deaths have significantly increased, highlighting critical gaps in access to timely medical treatment.…

• Mpox Surge: WHO Requests Diagnostic Tests as Congo Reports Over 1,000 Cases in One Week

  WHO is accelerating global efforts to combat the mpox outbreak by urging manufacturers to fast-track the development of reliable diagnostic tests, crucial for early detection and prevention in affected regions.…

• PM Modi Reviews Mpox Preparedness as WHO Issues Global Alert

  India strengthens Mpox preparedness as WHO reports over 99,000 global cases and 208 deaths since 2022, with the last Indian case detected in March 2024.…

• WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Global Public Health Emergency

  WHO has declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, mobilizing urgent international efforts to contain its rapid spread.…

• Mpox Outbreak Escalates as WHO Considers Global Health Emergency Amid Surge in Africa

  Mpox outbreak in Africa has worsened, leading the WHO to consider declaring it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern as 15 countries, including Nigeria and the DRC, report severe cases.…

• WHO Updates List of Most Threatening Drug-Resistant Bacteria

  The WHO has updated its list categorizing pathogens into critical, high, and medium priorities, highlighting global health threats and the need for coordinated R&D efforts.…

• WHO Clears Takeda's Dengue Vaccine TAK-003

  The WHO prequalified TAK-003, a new dengue vaccine by Takeda, amid a record 4.5 million cases in the Americas in 2023, marking a major advancement in global health efforts to combat the mosquito-borne disease.…

• WHO's Report Shows Global Health Milestones Amidst Rising Challenges

  The World Health Organization's 2023 Results Report highlights significant strides in global public health amidst rising challenges, showcasing achievements in areas such as healthier populations, universal health coverage, and emergency preparedness.…

• WHO Proposes New Amendments to Enhance Global Health Security

  The eighth meeting of the WHO Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR) saw significant progress in proposing vital changes to strengthen global pandemic response efforts.…

• WHO Prequalifies New Oral Cholera Vaccine to Combat Rising Cholera Cases

  The World Health Organization has prequalified a new oral cholera vaccine, Euvichol-S, offering simplified formulation and hope for increased production to combat rising cholera cases worldwide.…

• WHO Urges Caution Amid Avian Influenza Concerns

  Dr. Jeremy Farrar, Chief Scientist at the WHO, highlights concern over the high mortality rate of H5N1 avian influenza and urges vigilance amid ongoing outbreaks, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and research to address the evolving threat.…

• WHO Launches Revolutionary AI Health Companion S.A.R.A.H. Ahead of World Health Day

  S.A.R.A.H. (Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health) is an innovative digital health promoter prototype launched by the WHO, leveraging generative AI to provide empathetic, personalized health support across multiple languages and devices.…

• WHO and UNICEF Join Hands for Free Online Courses on Children’s Environmental Health

  The comprehensive child health course covers key topics, aiming to equip professionals with practical strategies to mitigate risks and ensure a healthier future.…

• 30% Of Population Suffers From NCDs Says WHO, Read Full Report

  World Health Organization says in a report that nearly 30% of the population suffers from noncommunicable diseases. Read the full details below.…