Topic: Global health
UNAIDS Report Highlights Human Rights and AIDS
UNAIDS has released a report ahead of World AIDS Day, which emphasises that ending AIDS by 2030 is possible. However, this goal hinges on protecting the rights of...
M-Pox Remains Global Health Emergency Status: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared M-Pox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), which follows a rise in cases worldwide. The WHO Emergency Committee met...
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Observed From November 18 – 24
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens global health, reducing the effectiveness of life-saving medicines. This issue is particularly severe in developing countries, where limited healthcare access and the misuse of...
Dengue Surge Linked to Climate Change
Dengue fever cases are at record levels worldwide, with studies linking 19% of the rise to climate change, which is expected to worsen by 2050. Predictions indicate a...
World Pneumonia Day is Observed on November 12
Pneumonia remains a critical global health issue. It affects millions, especially children under five. Every 20 seconds, a child dies from this preventable disease. World Pneumonia Day, celebrated...
World AMR Awareness Week – 2024
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an important global health threat. It occurs when microorganisms evolve and no longer respond to standard treatments. This evolution makes infections harder to manage....
Draft Resolution on the Impact of Chemicals, Waste and Pollution on Human Health
The member nations of the World Health Organization (WHO) have recognized the pressing need to address the detrimental effects of chemicals, waste, and pollution on human health. During...
COP28 to Focus on Health Impacts of Climate Change
The upcoming 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to assess health issues in great detail. COP28, which will...
Covid-19 Variant XBB.1.5 Emerges as a New Threat
The emergence of a new Covid-19 variant called XBB.1.5 has experts worried about the potential for a significant upsurge in cases globally. The first case of this new...
11th World Humanitarian Day (WHD) observed by UN on August 19 with hashtag #RealLifeHeroes
The United Nations observed the 11th year of World Humanitarian Day on August 19. As stated by the UN, this day is A global campaign that celebrates humanitarians...
Brazil’s COVID-19 cases crosses 1 million mark
On 19th June, Brazil has confirmed that the country’s COVID-19 cases have surpassed 1 million, second only to the United States. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is still downplaying...
