Global health
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 the 76th World Health Assembly, a resolution was accepted, highlighting the importance ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
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 be held in Dubai this November, will dedicate a day to health, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
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 strain was found in India, and it has already caused concern due ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
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 – a “thank you” to the people who have committed their lives ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
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 the risks of the on-going pandemic despite facing nearly 50,000 deaths from ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
WHO: world is in new and dangerous phase of COVID-19 pandemic
On June 19, 150,000 COVID-19 cases were reported. This is the highest in a single day. Nearly half of these cases are in Americas. Director General Tedros stated the virus is still spreading fast and that most people are still ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020