Air pollution levels rising in many of the world’s poorest cities
More than 80% of people living in urban areas that monitor air pollution are exposed to air quality levels that exceed WHO limits. While all regions of the world are affected, populations in low-income cities are the most impacted. According to the urban air quality database, 98% of cities in low- and middle income countries with more than 100 000 inhabitants, do not meet WHO air quality guidelines. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - May 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: air pollution [subject], air quality, indoor air pollution, indoor air pollution quality, air contamination, outdoor air pollution, dirty air, Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
Laws to protect breastfeeding inadequate in most countries
A new report by WHO, UNICEF, and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) reveals the status of national laws to protect and promote breastfeeding. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - May 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: asthma [subject], bronchial asthma, breastfeeding [subject], colostrum, breastfeeding [subject], colostrum, nutrition [subject], malnutrition, overnutrition, food, food security, nutrition [subject], malnutrition, overnutrition, food, food security, India Source Type: news
World Press Freedom Day
WHO works actively with media around the world and believes that the role of the world's media in disseminating information and examining the actions of institutions is fundamental. WHO webcasts Governing Bodies meetings, such as the upcoming World Health Assembly, May 23 –28, 2016, letting the press and the general public on site and remotely have access to decision-making at WHO. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - May 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Statement [doctype] Source Type: news
Statement on attacks on medical facilities and personnel in the Syrian Arab Republic
UNICEF and WHO urge all parties to the conflict to end all attacks on health facilities, personnel and ambulances and to allow the provision of health services to the many innocent civilians in desperate need. Thousands of lives are at stake. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - April 29, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: violence [subject], violence prevention Source Type: news
Statement on attacks on medical facilities and personnel in Syria
UNICEF and WHO urge all parties to the conflict to end all attacks on health facilities, personnel and ambulances and to allow the provision of health services to the many innocent civilians in desperate need. Thousands of lives are at stake. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - April 29, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: violence [subject], violence prevention Source Type: news
Yellow fever vaccination essential for Angola, WHO reminds travellers
As efforts to bring an outbreak of yellow fever in Angola under control continue, WHO is reminding all travellers to the country that they are required to receive the yellow fever vaccination and to have a valid certificate of vaccination to prove that they are protected from the disease and to prevent its further spread. Since the outbreak in Angola began in December 2015, 1975 suspected cases of yellow fever (618 laboratory confirmed) and 258 deaths have been reported, the majority of them in the capital, Luanda, and in two other provinces. Amid concerns that the virus will spread to other urban areas and to neighbourin...
Source: WHO news - April 26, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: emergencies [subject], emergency preparedness, crises, emergency preparedness, vaccines [subject], vaccine, vaccine safety, vaccine quality, yellow fever [subject], yellow fever [subject], African Region [region], Angola [country], Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
On World Malaria Day, a push to eliminate malaria
25 April 2016 -- A year after the World Health Assembly resolved to eliminate malaria from at least 35 countries by 2030, WHO is releasing a World Malaria Day report that shows this goal, although ambitious, is achievable. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - April 21, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: malaria [subject] Source Type: news
Process to elect next Director-General of WHO begins
The process to elect the next Director-General of the WHO is now underway. As of today, Member States can nominate candidates to be the new head of the global public health body, the first step in a rigorous process which will culminate in a final round of voting at the World Health Assembly in May 2017. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - April 21, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
World Immunization Week 2016: Immunization game-changers should be the norm worldwide
During World Immunization Week 2016, WHO highlights recent gains in immunization coverage, and outlines further steps countries can take to “Close the Immunization Gap” and meet global vaccination targets by 2020. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - April 21, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: immunization [subject], vaccination, measles [subject], rubella [subject], german measles, congenital rubella syndrome, rubella virus, tetanus [subject], clostridium tetani, neonatal tetanus Source Type: news
Investing in treatment for depression and anxiety leads to fourfold return
A series of events, being co-hosted by the World Bank and WHO on 13-14 April is bringing ministers of finance, development agencies, academic experts and practitioners together to discuss how to put mental health at the centre of the health and development agenda globally and in countries. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - April 13, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: depression [subject], depressive symptoms, mental health [subject], mental health promotion, Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
World Health Day 2016: WHO calls for global action to halt rise in and improve care for people with diabetes
The number of people living with diabetes has almost quadrupled since 1980 to 422 million adults, with most living in developing countries. Factors driving this dramatic rise include overweight and obesity, WHO announced ahead of World Health Day. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - April 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: communicable disease [subject], infectious diseases, diabetes [subject], diabetes mellitus, hyperglycaemia, glucose intolerance, diabetes [subject], diabetes mellitus, hyperglycaemia, glucose intolerance, noncommunicable disease [subject], chronic disease Source Type: news
Health needs from humanitarian emergencies at an all-time high
WHO needs US$ 2.2 billion to provide life-saving health services to more than 79 million people in more than 30 countries facing protracted emergencies this year. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - April 5, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: emergencies [subject], emergency preparedness, crises, emergency preparedness, emergencies [subject], emergency preparedness, crises, emergency preparedness, health services [subject], health services [subject], medicines [subject], pharmaceuticals, medic Source Type: news
Urban health: major opportunities for improving global health outcomes, despite persistent health inequities
The new report emphasizes the urgency of addressing health disparities and their determinants in cities as countries strive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - March 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: environmental health [subject], healthy environments, environment, environmental pollution, pollution, health equity [subject], health inequity, health care disparities, mental health [subject], mental health promotion, social determinant [subject], Press Source Type: news
Health workers: a triple return for health, economic growth, and employment
Creating more jobs for health workers holds the potential to bolster health and health security, spur inclusive economic growth, and empower women and youth, WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan said today after the first meeting of the Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth Lyon, France. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - March 23, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: health workforce [subject], human resources for health, health workers, healthcare workers, health care workers, health workforce [subject], human resources for health, health workers, healthcare workers, health care workers, health workforce [subject], h Source Type: news
Speeches on the Ebola outbreak
WHO Director-General' speeches on the Ebola outbreak (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - March 23, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: ebola [subject], ebola haemhorragic fever, ebola virus, ebola fever, ebola virus disease, ebola [subject], ebola haemhorragic fever, ebola virus, ebola fever, ebola virus disease, ebola [subject], ebola haemhorragic fever, ebola virus, ebola fever, ebola Source Type: news
