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Exclusive breastfeeding reached 48 percent globally – UNICEF, WHO

Published on: August 1, 2023
15:45

Geneva, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) In the last decade, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding has increased by a remarkable 10%, to 48% globally.

Vaccines could avert AMR deaths a year – WHO

Published on: July 28, 2023
14:33

Geneva, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) Globally there are 4.95 million deaths per year associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Low- and middle-income countries bear the burden of drug-resistant infections, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported.

WHO launches new guidance on STIs testing, diagnosis

Published on: July 24, 2023
16:51

Geneva, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) is sharing its latest guidance on sexually transmitted infections (STI) at the STI & HIV 2023 World Congress taking place in Chicago, the United States of America, on 24-27 July 2023.

Immunization on the rise after Covid-19 pandemic – WHO

Published on: July 21, 2023
16:42

Geneva, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) New encouraging data indicated that immunization services are increasing in some countries after interruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, assured the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO launches new action plan on neurological disorders

Published on: July 21, 2023
16:35

Geneva, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) WHO’s Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) on epilepsy and other neurological disorders, published today in all six UN languages, sets out the actions needed to improve access to care and treatment for people living with neurological disorders through a comprehensive, coordinated response across sectors.

800,000 TB deaths may be avoided – Study

Published on: July 19, 2023
16:09

London, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Over 800,000 deaths of tuberculosis (TB) can be avoided from now to 2035 if mechanisms for contact tracing and preventive measures are improved in Africa and Asia.

Heat wave in southern Europe could be deadly, says WHO

Published on: July 19, 2023
15:45

United Nations, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) A global pattern of heat waves scorching parts of Europe, Asia and the United States intensified on Tuesday, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of an increased risk of deaths linked to excessively high temperatures.

WHO warns of positive influenza A(H5N1) in cats

Published on: July 19, 2023
15:20

United Nations, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that cats infected by bird flu in Poland are a new reminder the disease could cause a new pandemic.

WHO updates guidelines on fat and carb consumption

Published on: July 17, 2023
16:58

Geneva, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday updated its guidance on total fat, saturated and trans-fat and carbohydrates, based on the latest scientific evidence.

WHO launches new digital platform to wipe out TB

Published on: July 10, 2023
17:41

Geneva, Jul 10 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Program has created an online platform to help users find practical advice to implement digital technologies to support TB care worldwide.

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