More access to breastfeeding support could save 820,000 young lives annually, says UNICEF
Aug 02, 2024, at 03:35 pm
The heads of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for greater access to breastfeeding support to both reduce health inequity and ensure mothers and babies can survive and thrive.
Jul 31, 2024, at 11:37 pm
Biological E. Limited (BE), a Hyderabad-based vaccine and pharmaceutical company on Tuesday announced that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted Pre-qualification (PQ) status to their Novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2).
Healthcare in Sudan ‘hanging by a thread,’ warns UN agency
Jul 30, 2024, at 08:27 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday strongly denounced the increasing attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan, reporting over 20 such incidents in the last two months.
Thrissur boy, who contracted amoebic meningoencephalitis, discharged from hospital
Jul 30, 2024, at 08:17 pm
A class VII student from Thrissur, who was undergoing treatment in Kochi's Amrita hospital for contracting amoebic meningoencephalitis, was discharged on Monday.
Jul 28, 2024, at 06:51 pm
London: Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) announced a new partnership with supermarkets on Saturday, aimed at raising awareness about the symptoms of mouth cancer through labels on toothpaste and mouthwash bottles, media reports said.
WHO to soon send one million polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
Jul 27, 2024, at 11:38 pm
The UN health agency said on Friday that it is sending more than a million polio vaccines to Gaza after the discovery of the highly infectious disease in sewage samples.
Jul 26, 2024, at 02:45 pm
People, who exercise vigorously and have long QT syndrome (LQTS), an inherited disorder of the heart’s electrical system that leads to chaotic heartbeats, do not have a higher risk of adverse cardiac events compared to those who exercise moderately or not at all, a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported study has found.
Europe tops the charts for alcohol consumption, WHO calls for urgent action to curb trend
Jul 26, 2024, at 02:27 pm
It seems that Europeans don’t want to give up booze. A UN World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that nothing has changed in the continent’s drinking habits. Despite the health risks, Europeans consume an average of 9.2 litres of pure alcohol a year - making them the world’s biggest drinkers.
Polio virus detected across 52 districts in Pakistan
Jul 24, 2024, at 09:55 pm
Pakistani authorities have detected polio virus in an environmental sample from nine districts in the country, media reports said.
Immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030,urges UN
Jul 24, 2024, at 02:24 pm
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.
Kerala: 14-year-old Nipah virus-infected patient dies
Jul 21, 2024, at 09:58 pm
A 14-year-old boy, who was diagnosed with the Nipah virus, died in Kerala on Saturday, officials said on Sunday.
Cholera outbreak reported in Dir Upper, hospitals struggle amid high influx of patients
Jul 18, 2024, at 02:25 am
A sudden cholera outbreak has been reported in Pakistan's Dir Upper district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Sudan: 800,000 still trapped in El Fasher where supplies running out, warns WHO
Jul 17, 2024, at 11:18 pm
Hunger and fear of famine stalk Sudan where a staggering 800,000 people still remain trapped in the North Darfur capital El Fasher without enough food, water or medical support, the World Health Organization, WHO, said on Tuesday.
Forty percent of cancer chances can be prevented by changing lifestyle, shows study
Jul 16, 2024, at 11:31 pm
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors.
Immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, new UN data shows
Jul 15, 2024, at 07:08 pm
New data published on Monday by UN agencies shows that immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, leaving around 2.7 million lacking the protection they need compared to the pre-COVID-19 levels of 2019.
Pakistan: 22-year-old man dies in Karachi after being infected by brain-eating amoeba
Jul 14, 2024, at 11:19 pm
A 22-year-old man died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in Karachi city of Pakistan, media reports said.
Jul 10, 2024, at 07:14 am
New Delhi: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principle Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme on a pro bono basis, a government statement said.
Quit smoking now to avoid cognitive decline among older adults
Jul 08, 2024, at 11:08 pm
Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jul 06, 2024, at 05:35 am
Kolkata/IBNS: At least 25 patients started experiencing complications following cataract surgery at a West Bengal government-run hospital in Kolkata's Metiabruz, which triggered the authorities to stop such operations temporarily, media reports said on Wednesday.
Every third Indian has fatty liver, says Indian Minister
Jul 05, 2024, at 08:21 pm
Every third Indian has a fatty liver, which predates Type 2 Diabetes and other metabolic disorders, said Indian Minister Jitendra Singh.
WHO releases new guidelines to help millions quit tobacco
Jul 03, 2024, at 08:20 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a range of initiatives, treatments and digital interventions.
Decoding How to Choose the Ideal Health Insurance Policy
Jul 01, 2024, at 05:31 pm
Choosing the right health insurance policy can feel overwhelming. This can especially be the case with so many options available. You can start by understanding the key factors that influence your decision. This could help you select the best mediclaim insurance policy for your needs.
Jun 29, 2024, at 02:50 pm
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.
Jun 26, 2024, at 02:49 pm
Over three million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption and drug use, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) found. Of these deaths, 2.6 million were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for nearly five per cent of all deaths, with the highest numbers in the WHO European Region and African Region.
Robot-assisted surgery champion to nurture medical students with ‘Vattikuti Explorers’
Jun 25, 2024, at 07:59 pm
US-based robotic surgery champion Vattikuti Foundation is initiating a global program for innovative thinkers among medical students.
Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats, says WHO
Jun 25, 2024, at 07:12 pm
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving the food environment for 3.7 billion people, or 46 per cent of the world’s population, according to a milestone report published by the UN World Health Organization on Monday.
Jun 23, 2024, at 07:35 pm
Data from a retrospective observational study conducted using the electronic health record at the Cleveland Clinic, shows that real-world weight loss can be associated with a reduced risk of obesity-related cancers.
World Health Organization announces global resurgence of cholera cases in 2024
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:20 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries since the start of this year.
UN health agency issues alert on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment, weight loss
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:16 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued a medical product alert on the release of three batches of falsified semaglutides – the type of medicines primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity in some countries.
Kolkata's CMRI doctors perform youngest documented Paediatric Renal Transplant in Eastern India
Jun 20, 2024, at 05:23 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Department of Renal Sciences at the Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in Kolkata has achieved a milestone in nephrology and renal transplants by performing the youngest documented Paediatric Renal Transplant in Eastern India.