156 stories tagged #WHO

  1. Global Push to Erase Cervical Cancer: India and South Africa Lead the Charge
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    Global Push to Erase Cervical Cancer: India and South Africa Lead the Charge

    WHO celebrates significant strides in cervical cancer elimination efforts, with India and South Africa pioneering ambitious HPV vaccination and screening programs. Learn about the 90-70-90 targets.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Tehran Suffers 'Unprecedented' Pollution After Air Strikes on Oil Facilities
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    Tehran Suffers 'Unprecedented' Pollution After Air Strikes on Oil Facilities

    Air strikes on Tehran's oil infrastructure have triggered severe, 'unprecedented' pollution, including 'black rain,' posing significant health risks to residents.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  3. WHO Sets 2026-27 Flu Vaccine Strains Amid Viral Evolution
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    WHO Sets 2026-27 Flu Vaccine Strains Amid Viral Evolution

    World Health Organization updates influenza vaccine strains for the upcoming season, driven by a new A(H3N2) variant and vigilance over zoonotic threats.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. WHO Halts Dubai Emergency Health Hub Amid Middle East Conflict
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    WHO Halts Dubai Emergency Health Hub Amid Middle East Conflict

    World Health Organization suspends critical logistics operations in Dubai due to escalating regional insecurity, jeopardizing vital health supplies for numerous countries.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. Denmark Achieves Historic EU Milestone: Eliminates Mother-to-Child HIV and Syphilis Transmission
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    Denmark Achieves Historic EU Milestone: Eliminates Mother-to-Child HIV and Syphilis Transmission

    Denmark becomes the first EU nation certified by WHO for eradicating mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission, a major public health victory.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. HIV-Positive Women Face Rising Cervical Cancer Risk with Age
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    HIV-Positive Women Face Rising Cervical Cancer Risk with Age

    New review highlights significant age-related increase in cervical precancer for women living with HIV, informing updated WHO screening recommendations.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Spain Reports Potential Human-to-Human Swine Flu Transmission to WHO
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    Spain Reports Potential Human-to-Human Swine Flu Transmission to WHO

    Catalonia health officials alert the World Health Organization about a suspected human-to-human swine flu transmission, though population risk is deemed very low.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Europe Faces Stark Reality: World's Highest Tobacco Use Projected Through 2030
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    Europe Faces Stark Reality: World's Highest Tobacco Use Projected Through 2030

    WHO data reveals Europe's alarming tobacco use trends, particularly among women and youth, with stark warnings about industry targeting and the rise of e-cigarettes.

    3mo ago 2 min read