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Equity and solidarity on Universal Health Day promoted

Published on: December 12, 2022
07:22

Geneva, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) called on individuals, communities, and organizations to take action for a healthy future for all, with equity and solidarity, as International Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated on Monday.

Malaria cases and deaths remained stable in 2021 – WHO

Published on: December 8, 2022
16:22

United Nations, Dec 8 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said there are many reasons to dream of a future without malaria, a disease that remained stable in 2021 despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nearly 40 million children dangerously susceptible to measles threats

Published on: November 23, 2022
17:49

United Nations, Nov 23 (Prensa Latina) Measles vaccination coverage has steadily declined since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, a record high of nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose: 25 million children missed their first dose and an additional 14.7 million children missed their second dose, a joint publication by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports.

WHO to identify pathogens that could cause future pandemics

Published on: November 21, 2022
17:59

Geneva, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said that it was thrashing out a list of priority pathogens that risk sparking pandemics or outbreaks and should be kept under close observation.

WHO: Oral health neglect affecting nearly half of world´s population

Published on: November 19, 2022
08:50

Geneva, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) Nearly half of the world's population (45% or 3.5 billion people) suffers from oral diseases, with 3 out of every 4 affected people living in low- and middle-income countries, WHO reported Saturday.

Smoking as leading cause of chronic lung diseases – COPD

Published on: November 16, 2022
18:02

Geneva, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) Smoking, indoor air pollution, smoke from vehicular traffic and working with toxic substances can damage lungs, according to experts on World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day.

Alcohol consumption causes over three million deaths per year – WHO

Published on: November 15, 2022
17:32

Geneva, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) Alcohol consumption annually causes more than three million deaths per year globally as well as to the disabilities and poor health of about 50 million people, according to specialized sources on the commemoration of World No Alcohol Day.

Kangaroo mother care after birth critical for saving lives – WHO

Published on: November 15, 2022
16:10

Geneva, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday highly recommended the use of the so-called "kangaroo mother care", which involves skin-to-skin contact and exclusive breastfeeding, significantly improves a premature or low birthweight baby´s chances of survival.

Cholera cases set off alarms in Lebanon health system

Published on: October 9, 2022
10:13

Beirut, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) After latest report on first cases of cholera since 1993, Lebanon´s health system has been on alert in the midst of the worsening economic and financial crisis.

WHO launches suicide prevention campaign in Africa

Published on: October 6, 2022
16:45

Kampala, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) launched Thursday a campaign to raise awareness and spur action for suicide prevention in the African region, which has the world's highest rates of death by suicide.

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