The WHO urges countries to enhance policy implementation by promoting physical activity through community-based initiatives and supportive environments for activities like walking, cycling, and public transport use.
UNICEF has voiced profound concern over these incidents, emphasising every child's right to peaceful assembly and protection from harm.
Published in Nature Communications on Tuesday, the study introduces a blood test that can potentially identify Parkinson's up to seven years before symptoms appear using artificial intelligence (AI).
The next stage for Ndugulile and Mihigo’s candidacy involves an interview with the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, alongside other candidates.
This event marked a significant milestone in addressing the impact of cervical cancer in Africa and led to several crucial outcomes.
WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Human Services, aims to mitigate the health effects of recurrent climate shocks, food insecurity, and disease outbreaks, particularly cholera, while enhancing the resilience of the health system.
UN agencies warned last month that Sudan was at imminent risk of famine, with about 18 million people acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children who were severely malnourished.
The addition of raw salt (sodium chloride) to ready meals is so ingrained that many exceed the recommended limit, despite associated health risks.
Mexico's Health Ministry also said in a statement the source of infection had not been identified.
World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that pregnant women, newborns, children, adolescents, and older people are experiencing significant health challenges due to climate change.
Despite progress in improving maternal and newborn health, Kenya still faces significant challenges with high infant mortality. The rate stands at about 30 deaths per 1,000 live births.
Kenyans will thus have their blood tested on three different kits once the rollout is complete.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death.
Echoing those concerns, OCHA highlighted the risk of deadly malnutrition and famine among Gaza’s most vulnerable individuals.
The “Hooking the Next Generation" report shows that globally, an estimated 37 million children aged 13–15 years use tobacco, and that in many countries, the rate of e-cigarette use among adolescents exceeds that of adults.
The BPPL 2024 aims to guide the development of essential new treatments to combat AMR, stressing the importance of international cooperation and innovation in addressing this global health challenge.
The most common mental health disorders include; depression, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder.
As rains intensify, the risk of disease outbreaks looms large, calling the urgent need for coordinated efforts to provide relief and prevent further health crises in flood-affected regions.
Immunisation is the paramount health intervention, ensuring not only the survival of infants but also their continued well-being into adulthood, WHO says.
