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...
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....
Myanmar earthquake triggers urgent global aid appeal
UN warns Myanmar faces a health disaster after a deadly earthquake as medical shortages and poor sanitation threaten widespread disease....
Gujarat hosts WHO global centre for traditional medicine
WHO launches global centre for traditional medicine in Gujarat, India to advance research, training, and wellness integration....
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...
Malaria identified as cause of outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
WHO confirms malaria as the cause of illness in Panzi, DRC, ending fears of a new disease, as over 400 cases and 31 deaths are...
Global leaders gather to tackle looming threat of “Disease X”
Global leaders convene to confront the looming threat of "Disease X" in pivotal pandemic treaty talks, emphasizing proactive measures....
JN.1 joins WHO’s list of Covid variants of interest amid low concerns for public health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently designated the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a “variant of interest,” with current data indicating a low risk to...