World Health Organization: News
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.
