183 stories tagged #WHO

  1. Second American with Ebola Sent to Germany, Not US
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    Second American with Ebola Sent to Germany, Not US

    A US humanitarian worker infected in Congo is transferred to Germany for care, highlighting the US policy of not repatriating infected citizens despite having specialized facilities.

    4h ago 1 min read
  2. WHO Projects Cancer Cases to Nearly Double by 2050, Calls for Urgent Action
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    WHO Projects Cancer Cases to Nearly Double by 2050, Calls for Urgent Action

    A new WHO report projects annual cancer cases will rise to nearly 35 million by 2050, highlighting severe global inequities in care and financial hardship for patients.

    yesterday 1 min read
  3. WHO Warns of Looming "Cancer Tsunami" with 35 Million Annual Cases by 2050
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    WHO Warns of Looming "Cancer Tsunami" with 35 Million Annual Cases by 2050

    A WHO report projects cancer diagnoses will surge from 20 million to 35 million annually by 2050, driven by aging populations and rising obesity, stressing global healthcare systems.

    5d ago 1 min read
  4. WHO: Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050 Without Urgent Action
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    WHO: Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050 Without Urgent Action

    A new WHO report warns cancer cases may nearly double by 2050, highlighting stark global inequalities in survival rates and access to care.

    5d ago 1 min read
  5. Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 500 in DRC as WHO Warns of Uncontrolled Spread
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    Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 500 in DRC as WHO Warns of Uncontrolled Spread

    The WHO reports the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed over 500 people. Treatment centers are saturated amid ongoing conflict, but a new clinical trial offers hope.

    6d ago 1 min read
  6. Study: Breastfeeding Linked to Longer Infant Sleep Duration
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    Study: Breastfeeding Linked to Longer Infant Sleep Duration

    New research finds exclusively breastfed babies sleep significantly longer in their first year, challenging common misconceptions about feeding and infant sleep patterns.

    last wk. 1 min read
  7. Ebola Threat Looms Over South Sudan as Outbreak Spreads
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    Ebola Threat Looms Over South Sudan as Outbreak Spreads

    WHO warns of high Ebola spillover risk to South Sudan amid ongoing outbreak in DRC and Uganda.

    2w ago 1 min read
  8. European Trade Unions Demand World Cup-Style Cooling Breaks Amid Record Heat
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    European Trade Unions Demand World Cup-Style Cooling Breaks Amid Record Heat

    The European Trade Union Confederation calls for mandatory cooling breaks and binding EU legislation to protect workers from extreme heat, after a record-breaking heatwave.

    2w ago 1 min read