World Patient Safety Day: WHO calls for urgent action by countries for achieving Medication Without Harm
World Patient Safety Day 2022. History of World Patient Safety Day. World Patient Safety Day 2022 has been dedicated to Medication Safety.
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Breastfeeding: ‘More critical than ever’ start to life
It’s more critical than ever to begin life as a newborn being breastfed, according to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Executive Director of the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF. New Delhi,…
#Breaking: INDIA’s ASHA honoured with WHO’s Global Health Leaders Awards
WHO DG announces Global Health Leaders Awards GENEVA – 22 May 2022 – The WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has announced six awards today to recognize outstanding contributions to advancing global health, demonstrated leadership…
JRC and WHO join forces to use behavioural insights for public health
Joint Research Centre and World Health Organization join forces to use behavioural insights for public health JRC and WHO concluded a Collaborative Research Arrangement Geneva, 12 November 2021: The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)…
‘Early stages’ of COVID third wave, amid Delta surge: WHO DG
The variant’s spread, along with increased social mobility and the inconsistent use of proven public health measures, is driving an increase in both case numbers and deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO)…
WHO issues first global report on Artificial Intelligence in health
WHO issues first global report on AI in health and 6 guiding principles for its design and use The growing use of Artificial Intelligence for health presents governments, providers, and communities with opportunities and challenges…
Devastatingly pervasive: 1 in 3 women globally experience violence, reveals WHO report
Younger women among those most at risk: WHO Report on Violence against women GENEVA/ NEW YORK — 9 March 2021 — Violence against women remains devastatingly pervasive and starts alarmingly young, shows new data from…
One in four people projected to have hearing problems by 2050: WHO
Hearing technology, such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, when accompanied by appropriate support services and rehabilitative therapy are effective and cost-effective and can benefit children and adults alike.
Tanzania : government Chief Secretary died with COVID-19, WHO stands ready to support the country
November, 21st February 2021. Things are getting worse with COVID-19 in the East African country of Tanzania. The WHO came into action after the death of a major Tanzanian leader from COVID-19. Tanzania, East African…
#Breaking Coronavirus outbreak live updates : There are now 83 cases in 18 countries. Of these, only 7 had no history of travel in China
#Breaking Coronavirus outbreak live updates : There are now 83 cases in 18 countries. Of these, only 7 had no history of travel in China Geneva, Switzerland 30 January 2020. The second meeting of the…
There is no health for all without vaccines for all – WHO Director-General
WHO Director-General Statement on the Role of Social Media Platforms in Health Information