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Maternal mortality rises amid global aid cuts, WHO warns
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April 7, 2025
Maternal mortality rises amid global aid cuts, WHO warns
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a troubling rise in maternal mortality, with 260,000 women…
Most world countries have air pollution levels exceeding WHO’s limits
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March 11, 2025
Most world countries have air pollution levels exceeding WHO’s limits
A new report has revealed that nearly all countries have air pollution levels exceeding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended…
WHO calls for urgent global action to combat air ollution crisis
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February 9, 2025
WHO calls for urgent global action to combat air ollution crisis
Air pollution is responsible for at least 7 million deaths annually worldwide, primarily due to noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular…
Africa CDC warns US exit from WHO threatens public health
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January 25, 2025
Africa CDC warns US exit from WHO threatens public health
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that the United States’ withdrawal from the World…
UN agencies react to US withdrawal from WHO and Paris Agreement
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January 22, 2025
UN agencies react to US withdrawal from WHO and Paris Agreement
The United Nations has expressed regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) and…
WHO halts support for trauma center in Kandahar over operational disputes
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January 1, 2025
WHO halts support for trauma center in Kandahar over operational disputes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has ceased funding for a 30-bed trauma center in Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province, citing repeated…
Mysterious disease claims 143 lives in Congo’s Kwango Province
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December 4, 2024
Mysterious disease claims 143 lives in Congo’s Kwango Province
A mysterious disease has killed 143 people in November in Kwango province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Reuters reported citing…
WHO approves first mpox vaccine for adults, urges global rollout
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September 14, 2024
WHO approves first mpox vaccine for adults, urges global rollout
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday its first approval of a vaccine for mpox in adults, marking a…
One in eight people is living with obesity, WHO orld
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July 2, 2024
One in eight people is living with obesity, WHO orld
One in eight people is living with obesity, the World Health Organization (WHO) said as it outlined the numerous health…
Lack of physical activity can lead to problems like heart disease and diabetes, WHO warns
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June 30, 2024
Lack of physical activity can lead to problems like heart disease and diabetes, WHO warns
A recent study highlighted that nearly one-third of adults worldwide are not engaging in sufficient physical activity, posing an increasing…