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,...
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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...
India leads WHO talks on traditional healthcare innovation
WHO's 78th Assembly to feature a high-level segment on traditional medicine led by India, emphasizing Ayurveda and health innovation....
Angola sees highest cholera fatality rate in 2025
WHO warns cholera is spreading fast in 2025, with over 100,000 cases and 1,300 deaths already reported globally....
WHO and Ayush open global wellness centre in Jamnagar
WHO launches global centre for traditional medicine in Gujarat, India to advance research, training, and wellness integration....
Mystery disease in DRC kills 50, tests rule out Ebola and Marburg
A deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 50 people within hours, prompting WHO investigations as officials race to determine the...
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...
WHO to mark January 10 as Ayush Medical Coding and Records Day
WHO and India collaborate to declare January 10 as Ayush Medical Coding and Records Day, a step toward global integration and standardization of traditional medical...
WHO urges global ban on flavored e-cigarettes amid youth health concerns
In a recent declaration, the World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly advocated for a global prohibition of flavored e-cigarettes. This call to action was made...
Big tobacco’s big lie: Philip Morris’ smoke and mirrors strategy
In an ironic twist of self-serving rhetoric, Jacek Olczak, CEO of tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI), has taken to the pulpit to preach the...