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WHO says it has certified Egypt as malaria free

The WHO grants certification to countries that have proven beyond reasonable doubt that the chain of indigenous malaria transmission by Anopheles mosquitoes has been interrupted for at least the previous three consecutive years.

21 October 2024, 03:43 IST

WHO says it has certified Egypt as malaria free

WHO says it has certified Egypt as malaria free

WHO says it has certified Egypt as malaria free

21 October 2024, 03:43 IST

World Mental Health Day 2024: Apple Watch gets new features to help users focus on mental wellness

Like the physical activity rings on the Apple Watch, the virtual award system is a subtle but strong motivating feature.

10 October 2024, 13:52 IST

World Mental Health Day 2024: Apple Watch gets new features to help users focus on mental wellness

World Mental Health Day 2024: Apple Watch gets new features to help users focus on mental wellness

World Mental Health Day 2024: Apple Watch gets new features to help users focus on mental wellness

10 October 2024, 13:52 IST

Depression, anxiety cost 12 billion workdays each year: WHO on World Mental Health Day

According to Wazed, unhealthy conditions, such as stigma, discrimination and exposure to risks like harassment, can affect mental health, leading to decreased performance, absenteeism and increased staff turnover.

10 October 2024, 13:29 IST

Depression, anxiety cost 12 billion workdays each year: WHO on World Mental Health Day

Depression, anxiety cost 12 billion workdays each year: WHO on World Mental Health Day

Depression, anxiety cost 12 billion workdays each year: WHO on World Mental Health Day

10 October 2024, 13:29 IST

France withdraws pesto sauce brand after likely cases of botulism

According to the World Health Organisation, botulism is a rare but potentially fatal disease if not diagnosed rapidly and treated with antitoxin.

10 September 2024, 09:23 IST

France withdraws pesto sauce brand after likely cases of botulism

10 September 2024, 09:23 IST

No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-led study says

Despite the huge rise in the use of wireless technology, there has not been a corresponding rise in the incidence of brain cancers, the review, published on Tuesday, found.

03 September 2024, 15:30 IST

No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-led study says

No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-led study says

No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-led study says

03 September 2024, 15:30 IST

WHO calls for providing lifesaving vaccines to all kids, protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer

'We should aim for a big catch-up to vaccinate all zero-dose and partially-vaccinated children, and restore the immunisation progress lost during the (COVID-19) pandemic', said Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia.

21 August 2024, 11:45 IST

WHO calls for providing lifesaving vaccines to all kids, protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer

WHO calls for providing lifesaving vaccines to all kids, protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer

WHO calls for providing lifesaving vaccines to all kids, protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer

21 August 2024, 11:45 IST

Mpox is not the new Covid, says WHO official

"We can and must tackle mpox together," said Hans Kluge, WHO regional director for Europe, in a media briefing.

20 August 2024, 10:38 IST

Mpox is not the new Covid, says WHO official

Mpox is not the new Covid, says WHO official

Mpox is not the new Covid, says WHO official

20 August 2024, 10:38 IST

Now, mpox virus detected in Pakistan

The viral infection was detected in the patients on their arrival from the United Arab Emirates, the department said.

16 August 2024, 05:54 IST

Mpox virus detected in Pakistan, health authorities say

Mpox virus detected in Pakistan, health authorities say

Now, mpox virus detected in Pakistan

16 August 2024, 05:54 IST

Mpox in Africa prompts $500 million funding from Gavi for vaccines

The money is available in the organization’s "First Response" fund, which was set up after global health agencies like Gavi were left behind by high-income countries in procuring vaccines during the early days of COVID.

16 August 2024, 00:35 IST

Mpox in Africa prompts $500 million funding from Gavi for vaccines

Mpox in Africa prompts $500 million funding from Gavi for vaccines

Mpox in Africa prompts $500 million funding from Gavi for vaccines

16 August 2024, 00:35 IST

WHO confirms first case of mpox in Sweden as outbreak spreads outside of Africa

The WHO on Wednesday declared the outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern or PHEIC after cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to nearby countries. A PHEIC is WHO's highest level of alert.

16 August 2024, 00:24 IST

WHO confirms first case of mpox in Sweden as outbreak spreads outside of Africa

WHO confirms first case of mpox in Sweden as outbreak spreads outside of Africa

WHO confirms first case of mpox in Sweden as outbreak spreads outside of Africa

16 August 2024, 00:24 IST