World Health Organization: News
12 Dec 2024
Arunachal Pradesh1.5 million Indian deaths annually linked to air pollution: Study
A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal has highlighted a worrying connection between air pollution and deaths in India.
07 Dec 2024
Democratic Republic of the CongoMysterious disease kills 79 Congolese; Japan, Hong Kong increase vigilance
A mysterious illness, now dubbed "Disease X," has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), sending alarm bells ringing among global health authorities.
25 Nov 2024
MonkeypoxExplained: WHO declares mpox as global public health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has once again classified Monkeypox (Mpox) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
19 Nov 2024
FoodMicrowaves and nutrient myths debunked
Kitchen microwaves confront myths about zapping away food's nutrients.
17 Nov 2024
AfricaUS reports first case of rare mpox strain
The United States has reported its first case of the emerging mpox strain (formerly known as monkeypox).
14 Nov 2024
BangladeshSheikh Hasina's 100th day in India: Where is she staying
Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has now spent 100 days in India.
12 Nov 2024
Central GovernmentSC's notice to Centre over age check at liquor shops
The Supreme Court has sent a notice to the central government on a petition demanding compulsory age verification at liquor outlets and bars.
10 Nov 2024
CPCBDelhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 10th consecutive day
Delhi continues to grapple with severe air pollution as a thick blanket of smog shrouded the city for the 10th day in a row since Diwali.
09 Nov 2024
LahoreWhat is causing extreme air pollution in Pakistan
Pakistan is grappling with severe air pollution crisis, one that is rarely seen.
04 Nov 2024
CancerInnovative treatment offers hope for deadliest kind of brain cancer
Glioblastoma, the most common and lethal form of brain cancer, may have a new potential treatment in immunotherapy. This approach uses the immune system to target cancer cells.
03 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi pollution jumps 65 times WHO safe limit post-Diwali
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorated drastically, hitting the "hazardous" level two days after Diwali on Sunday.
22 Oct 2024
AfghanistanPakistan: Over million children miss polio vaccine as cases surge
Polio is re-emerging in Pakistan, with over a million children missing their vaccinations last month.
22 Oct 2024
DelhiDelhi's AQI 'very poor', GRAP stage II measures implemented
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has plunged to the "very poor" category with an average AQI of 310.
15 Oct 2024
University College LondonBreakthrough cervical cancer treatment reduces mortality rate by 40%
A significant breakthrough in cervical cancer treatment offers promising news for women diagnosed with this disease.
10 Oct 2024
AhmedabadRajasthan woman dies of Congo fever: Symptoms, prevention explained
A 51-year-old woman from Jodhpur, Rajasthan has died after contracting the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), popularly known as Congo fever.
08 Oct 2024
IndiaWHO lauds India for eliminating trachoma as public health issue
The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised India for having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.
04 Oct 2024
GermanyWhat is Ebola-like Marburg Virus that has killed 11 people
The Marburg virus disease, a deadly Ebola-like illness, has claimed 11 lives and infected 25 others in Rwanda, East Africa, since the country declared an outbreak on September 27.
04 Oct 2024
MonkeypoxWHO approves 1st monkeypox diagnostic test for emergency use
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test for monkeypox under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure.
03 Oct 2024
VietnamBird flu outbreak kills dozens of tigers in Vietnam zoos
A bird flu outbreak has claimed the lives of 47 tigers, three lions, and a panther in southern Vietnam's zoos.
29 Sep 2024
CancerProstate cancer cases rising among Indian men under 50
Prostate cancer, a condition usually linked with older men, is now showing a worrying trend among younger folks in India.
Mpox update: Centre's advisory after India reports clade 1b case
The Union Health Ministry has issued a nationwide advisory following the detection of India's first Mpox clade 1b case.
22 Sep 2024
Health & Wellness'Silent pandemic' of deadly fungal infections is spreading globally
The global health community is currently grappling with an antibiotic resistance crisis, which contributes to nearly five million deaths annually.
18 Sep 2024
Delhi GovernmentSecond Mpox case detected; patient recently returned from Dubai
A 38-year-old man from Kerala's Malappuram district has been diagnosed with monkeypox (Mpox), marking the second confirmed case of the disease in India.
13 Sep 2024
AfricaWHO approves world's first vaccine against mpox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the MVA-BN vaccine, marking it as the first-ever vaccine against monkeypox (mpox) to be included in its list.
13 Sep 2024
AppleApple AirPods Pro get FDA approval for hearing aid functionality
Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro has received authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its innovative hearing aid software feature.
09 Sep 2024
Africa'Prevent panic...': Centre issues advisory to states, UTs on monkeypox
The central government on Monday issued an advisory to all states and Union territories (UTs) regarding the monkeypox virus, or Mpox.
08 Sep 2024
MonkeypoxIndia reports 1st suspected case of Mpox
India has reported its first suspected case of monkeypox (Mpox), a viral disease that causes symptoms similar to smallpox.
07 Sep 2024
DNAHPV linked to reduced sperm count, quality in males: Study
A recent study conducted by Argentine researchers, has discovered a link between high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and a significant increase in dead sperm.
02 Sep 2024
MonkeypoxPakistan's Peshawar emerges as mpox 'epicenter', sparks concern
Peshawar city in Pakistan has been identified as the "epicenter" of the rapidly spreading monkeypox (mpox) virus.
29 Aug 2024
GujaratChandipura virus outbreak in India largest in 20 years: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the Chandipura virus outbreak in India is the largest in two decades.
28 Aug 2024
Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)Vaccine-derived polio under spotlight after suspected case detected in Meghalaya
The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently investigating a suspected case of poliomyelitis (polio), detected in a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla, Meghalaya.
21 Aug 2024
AfricaMpox surge: These countries will roll out vaccines soon
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced an imminent vaccination campaign against the Mpox virus.
20 Aug 2024
AfricaIndia on high alert as global monkeypox cases surge
India has heightened its vigilance at airports, ports, and borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan due to the rising global cases of monkeypox (mpox).
17 Aug 2024
AfricaKey drug that fights deadly mpox strain found ineffective
Researchers have discovered that the drug Tecovirimat, also known as TPOXX, used during the 2022-23 worldwide mpox outbreak is ineffective against the new Clade 1 strain of the mpox virus.
15 Aug 2024
AfricaWHO declares mpox a global public health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), its highest level of alert, due to a new variant of the mpox viral disease in Africa.
08 Aug 2024
AfricaWHO's emergency meeting on monkeypox: All you need to know
The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering declaring an international public health emergency over the escalating monkeypox outbreak in Africa.
25 Jul 2024
LifestyleNew antibiotic class, macrolones, may tackle superbug threat
A new class of antibiotics known as macrolones could potentially offer a solution to the escalating problem of antimicrobial resistance.
24 Jul 2024
LifestyleWHO declares social connection a global health priority
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently established a Commission on Social Connection, terming it a "global health priority."
22 Jul 2024
KeralaKerala on alert after teenager dies from Nipah virus
The southern Indian state of Kerala is on high alert after the death of a 14-year-old boy due to the Nipah virus on Sunday.
15 Jul 2024
AfghanistanGlobal conflicts impede vaccination of 15 million children, says UN
Global conflicts are hampering efforts to vaccinate children against diseases, with new data showing that nearly 14.5 million children have not received any vaccination.
09 Jul 2024
SpainThe evolution of virus naming: A look at dengue fever
The process of virus naming, traditionally based on the locations or animals where they were first discovered, is transforming.
07 Jul 2024
HIVMajor breakthrough in HIV prevention: Biannual injection proves 100% effective
A significant advancement in HIV prevention has been found in a large clinical trial conducted in South Africa and Uganda.
06 Jul 2024
CancerWHO agency labels talc as 'potentially' cancer-causing
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization, has classified talc, a naturally occurring mineral, as "probably carcinogenic" to humans.
21 Jun 2024
BrazilWHO issues alert over fake Ozempic, celebrity's go-to weight-loss drug
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert, cautioning against counterfeit versions of Ozempic, a medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and promoting weight loss.
16 Jun 2024
JapanJapan: Flesh-eating bacteria outbreak is killing victims within 48 hours
Japan is currently grappling with a surge in cases of a rare disease caused by a "flesh-eating bacteria," known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS).
12 Jun 2024
West Bengal4-year-old Bengal girl tests positive for bird flu
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that a four-year-old girl from West Bengal has tested positive for the H9N2 bird flu virus.
06 Jun 2024
Bird FluFirst human death from bird flu strain reported in Mexico
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the first human death caused by the H5N2 bird flu strain.
27 May 2024
Papua New GuineaMassive landslide in Papua New Guinea buries over 2,000
Papua New Guinea reported to the United Nations (UN) on Monday that a landslide had buried alive over 2,000 people in a remote village.
19 May 2024
British GovernmentFinal report on UK's infected blood scandal will release tomorrow
The final report of the UK's infected blood scandal inquiry is scheduled for publication on Monday, marking nearly six years since the investigation commenced.
06 May 2024
HamasIsraeli military orders evacuation of 100,000 Palestinians in Rafah
Ahead of planned operation in the southern Gaza, Israel has asked 1,00,000 Palestinians to evacuate seastern parts of Rafah—which it described as the "last significant stronghold of Hamas."
25 Apr 2024
Climate ChangeUS introduces new heat warning color 'magenta' as temperatures rise
The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have introduced a novel heat risk system in response to escalating global temperatures.
22 Apr 2024
ColoradoBird flu outbreak in US raises food safety fears
The United States is currently battling a bird flu outbreak that has affected numerous dairy cow herds across eight states.
18 Apr 2024
GenevaWHO expresses concern over bird flu's potential human transmission
The World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday, raised serious concerns about the escalating transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus to other species, including humans.
17 Apr 2024
AfricaNestle adding sugar to infant products in developing nations: Report
Nestle, a leading global consumer goods company, is facing allegations of adding sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in developing countries.
10 Apr 2024
S JaishankarJagjit Pavadia re-elected to global narcotics watchdog, who is she?
Former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Jagjit Pavadia was re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for the term 2025-2030 on Tuesday.
05 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaUS's bird flu outbreak '100X worse' than Covid, warn experts
The recent outbreak of bird flu, specifically Type A H5N1, in the United States has sparked concern among scientists.
21 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaGlobal fertility rates to plunge in decades ahead: Report
A comprehensive study conducted by the Institute For Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) in the United States (US) forecasts a global shift toward a declining population by the end of this century.
19 Mar 2024
BiharDelhi is world's most polluted capital city again
Delhi was once again identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality, according to a new report by World Air Quality Report 2023 published by Swiss organization IQ Air.
06 Mar 2024
Coronavirus Vaccine'Hypervaccinated' man gets 217 COVID-19 jabs for 'private reasons'
A 'hyper-vaccinated' German man—who received 217 COVID-19 vaccine jabs over 29 months—has been declared free of any side effects.
01 Mar 2024
Health & WellnessRising global malnutrition: A billion affected by the obesity crisis
Over one billion people across the globe are living with obesity, according to a recent study published in The Lancet journal.
19 Feb 2024
IsraelIsrael sets March deadline for Rafah offensive: Report
A member of Israel's war cabinet, Benny Gantz, has warned Hamas that unless the Palestinian terror group frees all hostages held in Gaza by March 10, an offensive will be launched in Rafah, the BBC reported.
08 Feb 2024
KarnatakaKarnataka bans sale, consumption of hookah with immediate effect
The Karnataka government has imposed a state-wide ban on hookah to protect "public health and youth."
31 Jan 2024
Health & WellnessWHO honors nations for eliminating industrially produced trans fats
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently granted first-ever certificates recognizing significant strides in the elimination of industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFA) to five countries, Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
11 Jan 2024
Air PollutionAir pollution in India continues to rise despite government efforts
Five years after India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) began, air pollution in most Indian cities continues to surpass national standards, a recent report showed.
06 Jan 2024
Central GovernmentCentre sets new standards for pharma firms after overseas deaths
The Central government has issued new manufacturing standards for pharmaceutical companies in India, an official notification said, per Reuters.
