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The Global Health Emergency of Mpox Comes to an End

In a significant development, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced the end of a global health emergency that lasted for 10 months. This decision was based on...

May 12, 2023

World Health Day – Update (April, 2023)

World Health Day is celebrated globally on April 7 every year to raise awareness about physical, mental, and social wellness. It is an initiative of the World Health...

April 8, 2023

“Infertility Prevalence Estimates, 1990–2021” Report

Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system that is defined by the failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected...

April 8, 2023

Azerbaijan and Tajikistan: Malaria-Free Countries

Azerbaijan and Tajikistan were declared malaria-free by the WHO on March 29, 2023. This came as the result of an extensive century-long campaign by the two nations to...

April 4, 2023

Mexico Imposes One of the World’s Strictest Anti-Smoking Laws

Mexico has recently imposed one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches, and parks. The...

January 17, 2023

World Malaria Report 2022

World Malaria Report 2022 was released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on December 8. What is the World Malaria Report? The WHO releases the World Malaria Report...

December 15, 2022

“Preventing Injuries and Violence: An Overview” Report

A report titled “Preventing injuries and violence: An overview” was released recently by the World Health Organization at the 14th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion...

December 7, 2022

Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities

The Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities was released on December 2 by the World Health Organization (WHO). It was released ahead of the International...

December 3, 2022

New Name for Monkeypox

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that mpox is currently the preferred name for monkeypox. Why was monkeypox renamed? Monkeypox was named in 1970 – more than 10...

November 29, 2022

WHO’s New Strategy to Combat Antimalarial Drug Resistance in Africa

On November 17, the World Health Organization unveiled a new strategy to combat antimalarial drug resistance in Africa. It was launched during the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week –...

November 19, 2022

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