DR Congo lifts national mpox emergency after two years
KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an end to the mpox outbreak that had remained under national emergency management for about two years,...
Tag : Global Health
UNICEF and partners launch $300m child nutrition drive
DUBAI: UNICEF, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) have launched a US$300 million partnership aimed at helping save 3...
WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries
LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors, according to a new analysis from the...
Sound therapy shows measurable biological effects in Alzheimer’s research
MENA Newswire, BEIJING: Researchers in China have reported evidence that non-invasive sound therapy can induce measurable biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, marking a potential advance in non-drug approaches...
WHO backs integration of traditional medicine in health systems
WHO's 78th Assembly to feature a high-level segment on traditional medicine led by India, emphasizing Ayurveda and health innovation....
Uganda launches Sudan virus vaccine trial with WHO support
WHO and partners have deployed a Sudan virus vaccine trial in Uganda, aiming to halt transmission and protect high-risk populations amid a newly confirmed case...
FAO to co-implement 21 new global health projects worth $109 million
FAO will lead 21 global health projects, supported by $109 million from the Pandemic Fund, aimed at enhancing pandemic preparedness across 32 countries in regions...
WHO calls for a reset in pandemic preparedness efforts globally
The WHO has warned of rising pandemic threats in a report highlighting recent disease outbreaks, including Marburg virus, Mpox, and avian influenza, and urges stronger...
Italy, Korea, France adjust alert levels amid MPox outbreak
Rising MPox cases in Italy and Korea, and anticipated cases in France, drive heightened alertness and preventive measures....
Tasty solution – bananas lower blood pressure
Global crisis: millions unaware of hypertension. Bananas, the potassium powerhouse, offer a tasty solution....