156 stories tagged #WHO

  1. Africa Averts 20 Million Measles Deaths Since 2000 Amidst Progress and Challenges
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    Africa Averts 20 Million Measles Deaths Since 2000 Amidst Progress and Challenges

    Analysis reveals significant progress in African immunization, averting millions of deaths, yet highlights uneven coverage and ongoing challenges in reaching vaccination targets.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. England Nears Hepatitis C Elimination Goal Amidst Persistent Challenges
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    England Nears Hepatitis C Elimination Goal Amidst Persistent Challenges

    England shows significant progress towards eliminating Hepatitis C, with falling prevalence and improved treatment. However, diagnosis gaps and harm reduction issues remain.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Penicillin Allergy Testing Revolutionizes Antibiotic Prescribing
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    Penicillin Allergy Testing Revolutionizes Antibiotic Prescribing

    New study shows direct oral challenge testing safely removes inaccurate penicillin allergy labels, cutting use of restricted antibiotics and combating resistance.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Global Hepatitis Elimination Goals Missed, WHO Warns
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    Global Hepatitis Elimination Goals Missed, WHO Warns

    Millions worldwide live with chronic hepatitis B and C, as global elimination targets for 2030 remain out of reach due to significant diagnosis and treatment gaps.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Lebanon's Health System Overwhelmed After 'Horrific' Strikes
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    Lebanon's Health System Overwhelmed After 'Horrific' Strikes

    Lebanon's healthcare system is critically overwhelmed following a day of intense Israeli strikes, leading to over 200 deaths and 1,000 injuries, with critical supply shortages and a plea for international aid.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Lebanon Hospitals Face Critical Supply Shortage, WHO Warns
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    Lebanon Hospitals Face Critical Supply Shortage, WHO Warns

    Lebanon's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse as hospitals may soon run out of essential trauma kits and chronic disease medications due to escalating conflict and disrupted supply chains.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. WHO Suspends Gaza Evacuations After Contractor Killed
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    WHO Suspends Gaza Evacuations After Contractor Killed

    World Health Organization halts medical evacuations from Gaza after contractor Majdi Aslan killed by Israeli troops near Rafah crossing.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. Cornell Study: Feeling Lonely Poses Greater Health Risk Than Being Alone
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    Cornell Study: Feeling Lonely Poses Greater Health Risk Than Being Alone

    A major study finds perceived loneliness, not just social isolation, drives higher mortality and disease risk, prompting new public health approaches.

    2mo ago 1 min read