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The World Health Organization’s plan to tackle global obesity
A recent study published in The Lancet has revealed statistics regarding obesity, revealing that more than 1 billion individuals worldwide were struggling with obesity in 2022Â
Obesity rates among adults have more than doubled since 1990 and quadrupled among children aged 5 to 19 years.
The struggles of undernutrition and obesityÂ
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How do we tackle sepsis?
How do we tackle sepsis? What role do infection prevention and control play? What are the symptoms? How do we treat sepsis and reduce its risk? Let’s discover more about sepsis here.
Cabo Verde achieves malaria-free status
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in the global fight against the disease.
Breaking the stigma: Men’s mental health matters
Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy discusses men’s mental health, including common barriers to seeking help and the measures needed to improve overall awareness and support.
WHO’s call for global action to curb E-cigarette epidemic
The World Health Organisation has issued a call against the alarming rise in e-cigarette use, particularly in young children and teenagers.
How climate change is a danger to our health
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community demand that climate change's impact on health take centre stage at COP28.
WHO outline’s responsible regulations needed for Artificial Intelligence in healthcare
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a new document outlining essential regulatory considerations for applying artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
The European Union’s Global Health program
The EDCTP partnership, a cornerstone of the EU's health research initiative that funds clinical trials in Africa, needs more certainty about its future as it marks its 20th anniversary.
Antibiotic resistance threatens young lives worldwide
Antibiotics used to treat common infections in infants and children are becoming increasingly ineffective worldwide.
UK air pollution regulations are saving lives but not protecting ecosystems
UCL researchers have discovered that current air pollution regulations in the UK will prevent thousands of premature adult deaths.
Bridging the gap between evidence and action: Advancing collective leadership in health promotion
In my article published in Open Access Journal, April 2023, I made the case for collective leadership to bridge the gap between current evidence and actions toward a healthy society – leaving unanswered the question – if collective leadership can bridge this gap – how do we do it?
Lessons from the COVID pandemic to fight against sepsis and common infections
Michael Wong, Founder and Executive Director at Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety and Amy Campbell, Quality Nurse Specialist at ECU Health and Chair at PPAHS Sepsis Advisory Board, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the fight against sepsis.
Mental health in the Americas: A crisis that calls for action
Dr Renato Oliveira e Souza, discusses the prevalence of poor mental health in the Americas and the policy measures needed to address them.
Understanding Sepsis, the major global health priority with Sepsis Canada
How did Canada react to Sepsis becoming a major global health priority, and how is Sepsis Canada helping to protect patients and raise awareness?
Devastating impact of hypertension and its potential solutions
The World Health Organisation has released a report highlighting the alarming global impact of hypertension. What can clinicians and researchers do to control it?
Toxic air being breathed in by nearly everyone in Europe
Almost every individual in Europe is being exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution, according to a new investigation by The Guardian.
The collapsing healthcare system in Sudan threatens children’s lives
Children are dying due to the failing healthcare system in Sudan, according to the World Health Organisation. What needs to change?
WHO’s global action plan aims to boost worldwide physical activity
WHO's Global Action Plan 2018-2030 calls for a comprehensive approach to increase physical activity worldwide to reduce inactivity by 15% by 2030, supported by the ACTIVE toolkit for policy implementation.
WHO labels avian influenza as “worrying”, with the possibility of a pandemic
The avian influenza virus is currently having a large strain outbreak called H5N1, which researchers confirm can infect various species.
Treatments for Alzheimer’s disease: understanding causes, diagnosis, prevention & cure
Abbas Kanani, Superintendent Pharmacist at Chemist Click Online Pharmacy, walks us through treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, researching the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and cure.