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66% believe they could not get diabetes, Telenor Health survey said
Nov 12, 2016Dr. Fred Hersch As with every year, since 1991, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) observe World Diabetes Day on November 14. The day marks the birth of Frederick Banting, co-discoverer... -
WHO and partners call for better working conditions for midwives
Oct 19, 2016News Hour: WHO and partners are calling for an end to the discrimination, harassment and lack of respect that hinder midwives’ ability to provide quality care to women and newborns. “It’s time to recognize the pivotal... -
Taxing sugary drinks can reduce consumption, help beat obesity, diabetes
Oct 19, 2016News Hour: Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new WHO report. Fiscal policies that lead to at least a 20% increase in the retail price... -
Six candidates for WHO Director-General present their visions and priorities
Oct 16, 2016News Hour : Six candidates are running for next Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Lancet asked them each for personal statements and answers to ten questions about their candidacy, global health, and... -
WHO and US EPA sign new Memorandum of Understanding on environmental health cooperation
Sep 30, 2016News Hour: On 28 September 2016 the Director General of WHO and the Administrator of the US Environment Protection Agency signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation on environmental health. Under the MOU, WHO... -
Election process for the new WHO Director-General
Sep 23, 2016News Hour: Six candidates have been proposed by Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the position of WHO Director-General. Member States proposed the following candidates: The Government of Ethiopia has submitted the nomination... -
WHO updates view on Zika as cause of brain abnormalities
Sep 8, 2016News Hour: The World Health Organization updated its assessment of the Zika virus on Wednesday as a cause of congenital brain abnormalities in babies and Guillain-Barre syndrome, after considering months of research into the mosquito-borne disease.... -
First case of a pregnant woman with Zika reported in Malaysia
Sep 7, 2016News Hour: Malaysia on Wednesday reported its first case of a pregnant woman with Zika — a resident of a Malaysian state bordering Singapore where authorities are grappling with scores of cases, reports BSS. The 27-year-old... -
Stroke: a global response is needed
Sep 5, 2016News Hour: Worldwide, cerebrovascular accidents (stroke) are the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability. Stroke, the sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow... -
Ending violence against children
Sep 4, 2016News Hour: WHO and partners have launched seven strategies to prevent violence against children and enhance victim services. The set of approaches launched in July, called INSPIRE, have all been tested and shown to be effective...
