Health

The joint report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals that extreme heat already causes the loss of half a trillion work hours each year, and the impacts are expected to intensify as temperatures rise. “Extreme heat increasingly defines the conditions under which agri-food systems operate,” said WMO […]

According to the joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union, 74% of countries in the bloc use AI tools for medical imaging, disease detection and to assist in clinical decision-making. The study also found that 63% of EU countries offer a chatbot service for patients, as part of health systems’

The findings are part of the first-ever detailed analysis of vaccination targets in Africa, released on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. It also documents progress and challenges in expanding immunization coverage against a wide range of vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as ongoing efforts to achieve the goals of

The WHO Representative in Lebanon, Dr Abdinasir Abubakar, spoke with PK Press Club of Beirut and declared that Wednesday marked “one of the deadliest days of the current escalation of violence” in the country. In just a few minutes, multiple strikes hit densely populated areas, including the capital Beirut, in the middle of a workday.

Across the world, UN data shows that women are even less likely to be taken seriously, accurately diagnosed or treated appropriately. From diagnostic errors to entrenched medical biases, gaps in healthcare systems continue to impact women’s health, safety and quality of life. Although health care is a fundamental human right, it is still not guaranteed

“We had to watch two of the babies die before our eyes,” said Dr. Hasan Babikir, describing the deaths of premature triplets who he was unable to treat due to lack of intensive care beds. As tens of thousands of people, many in urgent need of health care, flee the violence ravaging South Kordofan, health

Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that most commonly affects the lungs. Every day, more than 3,300 people die from the disease, with Southeast Asia accounting for the largest share of the disease. almost 40 percent of deaths. However, it is both preventable and treatable, including using the antibiotic rifampicin. The WHO has released new testing

They urged immediate measures to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian access and allow displaced people to return home in safety and dignity. “South Sudan is at a critical juncture,” the panel said. “All parties must immediately cease hostilities and engage in constructive dialogue to prevent a further escalation of the conflict and protect civilians. » Jonglei

The teaching hospital in Al Deain, the capital of East Darfur, was struck on Friday evening, a new low point in the brutal conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which erupted in April 2023. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people killed rose

Most of these deaths could be avoided with proven, inexpensive interventions and access to quality health care, the report highlights. For the first time, the analysis provides a comprehensive picture of not only how many children are dying and where they are dying, but also why, by fully integrating global estimates of causes of death.