World Health Organization

WHO to convene emergency meeting on mpox on Nov 22

In August, the disease which continues to spread in Africa was classified by the UN health body as a public health emergency of international concern, which represents the highest form of alert.

11 November 2024, 09:29 IST

WHO to convene emergency meeting on mpox on Nov 22

11 November 2024, 09:29 IST

Food packaging should have labels on front about health impact, says WHO

Currently, only 43 WHO member states have any kind of front-of-package labelling either mandatory or voluntary, the UN agency said, despite evidence showing labels can affect buying behaviour.

20 October 2024, 11:16 IST

Food packaging should have labels on front about health impact, says WHO

20 October 2024, 11:16 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

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

10 October 2024, 13:29 IST

1.2 million polio vaccine doses delivered to Gaza ahead of Sept 1 campaign: WHO

Some 400,000 additional doses are en route to the territory, said Rik Peeperkorn, the WHO's representative for the occupied Palestinian territories.

30 August 2024, 10:52 IST

1.2 million polio vaccine doses delivered to Gaza ahead of Sept 1 campaign: WHO

30 August 2024, 10:52 IST

Baby paralysed in Gaza's first case of type 2 polio in 25 years: WHO

The type 2 virus (cVDPV2), while not inherently more dangerous than types 1 and 3, has been responsible for most outbreaks in recent years, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.

23 August 2024, 14:11 IST

Baby paralysed in Gaza's first case of type 2 polio in 25 years: WHO

23 August 2024, 14:11 IST

India commits USD 85 million to WHO's Global Traditional Medicine Centre

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation’s Director General on Thursday thanked India’s “strong commitment and investment” in the WHO's work on traditional medicine.

01 August 2024, 13:56 IST

India commits USD 85 million to WHO's Global Traditional Medicine Centre

01 August 2024, 13:56 IST

Nearly 294 million people living with hypertension in Southeast Asia Region: WHO

The South-East Asia Region has identified the prevention and control of hypertension as one of the priorities.

17 May 2024, 13:07 IST

Nearly 294 million people living with hypertension in Southeast Asia Region: WHO

17 May 2024, 13:07 IST

Risk of bird flu spreading to cows outside US, says WHO

US officials are seeking to verify the safety of milk and meat after confirming the H5N1 virus in 34 dairy cattle herds in nine states since late March, and in one person in Texas.

30 April 2024, 10:49 IST

Risk of bird flu spreading to cows outside US, says WHO

30 April 2024, 10:49 IST

Believed to be the source of Ebola, this Kenya cave could be ground zero for the next pandemic

Located in Kenya's Mount Elgon National Park, the Kitum Cave was reportedly the origin point for the Ebola and Marburg viruses, of which the latter has been termed as 'epidemic-prone' by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

23 April 2024, 07:24 IST

Believed to be the source of Ebola, this Kenya cave could be ground zero for the next pandemic

23 April 2024, 07:24 IST