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) and the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded a Collaborative Research Arrangement that aims to mainstream …
Read More »‘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) said on Wednesday. The Delta variant is now in more than 111 countries: WHO DG …
Read More »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 Geneva, 28 June 2021 : Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds great promise for improving the delivery …
Read More »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 WHO and partners. Across their lifetime, 1 in 3 women, around 736 million, are subjected …
Read More »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.
Read More »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 country situated just south of the Equator. Tanzania was formed as a sovereign state in …
Read More »#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 Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding …
Read More »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
Read More »