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Global leaders raise over US$170 million for WHO at 2025 world health assembly

Global support for the World Health Organization (WHO) was highlighted at the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly, as world leaders and philanthropic partners raised over US$ 170 million for WHO’s Investment Round.

World Malaria Day: Revealing barriers and solutions

Today on World Malaria Day, we look at the continued effects of the disease. Recent efforts to combat malaria have come to a halt, with global targets set to be missed.

WHO’s framework on self care interventions

Zisis Kozlakidis from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer and Wuchlim Kourk from the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge examine the value and implementation of self-care interventions.

The basics of myopia: What you need to know

Myopia has a significant economic and societal impact globally, and its prevalence in the digital age is increasing. We discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment for this condition.

Understanding PCOS symptoms, causes and treatment options

We spoke to registered nutritional therapist Jen Walpole about the challenges and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms.

World Water Day 2024: Uniting for peace through water cooperation

Today, World Water Day 2024 is a global call to action to recognise the importance of water in promoting peace and prosperity worldwide.

A blood test breakthrough could help identify hidden tuberculosis cases

Scientists from the University of Southampton are on the verge of unveiling a blood test that could uncover millions of undetected tuberculosis (TB) cases.

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...

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.

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