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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.

WHO warns of high risks due to lack of water and sanitation

Published on: July 1, 2023
08:30

United Nations, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that nowadays half of the world's population still lacks adequate access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) with increasing risks to people.

Access to water, sanitation, hygiene may save millions of lives – WHO

Published on: June 28, 2023
17:20

Geneva, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) Improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) could prevent at least 1.4 million deaths per year and 74 million disability-adjusted life years in 2019, especially in the African and Southeast Asia regions, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Wednesday.

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