‘Social drivers’ must be confronted in fight against tuberculosis says UN chief
Jun 05, 2018, at 08:54 am
New York, June 5 (IBNS): Winning the fight against Tuberculosis requires that “social drivers” of the disease – especially poverty and inequality – are tackled head on, the United Nations Secretary-General said today, urging greater efforts to provide universal health coverage and combat the growing threat of anti-microbial resistance.
Walk, cycle, dance and play – UN health agency recommends new action plan for good health
Jun 05, 2018, at 08:39 am
New York, June 5 (IBNS): One-in-five adults and 80 per cent of adolescents worldwide are not getting enough exercise, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which on Monday launched a new action plan to tackle the situation and promote good health.
Take responsibility of your plastic waste: Greenpeace India urges big corporations
Jun 04, 2018, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS): While India is playing a global host to the World Environment Day 2018, themed ‘beat plastic pollution’, Greenpeace India on Monday sent out a strong message to the retailers and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers and urged them to take responsibility for the trash they produce.
Thailand: Whale dies after consuming 80 plastic bags
Jun 04, 2018, at 02:48 pm
Bangkok, Jun 4 (IBNS): A whale which reportedly washed ashore in Southern Thailand, died after consuming 17 lbs of plastic bags, reports said.
5.5 earthquake hits close to Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
Jun 04, 2018, at 09:29 am
Honolulu, June 4 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale hit few kilometres away from active Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on Sunday, as per United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Mothers with high emotional, cognitive control help kids behaviour: Study
Jun 03, 2018, at 07:09 pm
New York, June 3 (IBNS): A new parenting study led by BYU professor Ali Crandall finds that the greater emotional control and problem-solving abilities a mother has, the less likely her children will develop behavioral problems, such as throwing tantrums or fighting.
Several cases reported as major E. coli outbreak hits US
Jun 02, 2018, at 08:36 am
Washington, June 2 (IBNS): Several cases have been reported since a major E. coli outbreak occurred in the US, reports said.
DRI recovers gibbons, civets, exotic foreign origin birds in WB
Jun 01, 2018, at 02:29 pm
Guwahati, May 31 (IBNS): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday recovered gibbons, civets and more than 40 exotic and colourful foreign origin birds in West Bengal, which have been smuggled into India from Bangladesh.
World No Tobacco Day targets habit that ‘breaks hearts’ – WHO
Jun 01, 2018, at 02:01 pm
New York, May 31 (IBNS): Spreading the message that tobacco causes deadly illnesses such as heart disease and stroke helps prevent “needless” loss of life, United Nations health experts said on Thursday.
Paheli ki Saheli: Stayfree-UNICEF programme to educate adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene
Jun 01, 2018, at 01:47 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): Johnson & Johnson’s leading sanitary napkin brand ‘Stayfree’ and UNICEF has created an entertainment education package as a communication tool to educate adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene.
UN rights experts urge Kenya to protect activists testifying in lead pollution case
Jun 01, 2018, at 01:45 pm
New York, May 31 (IBNS): Four United Nations human rights experts are calling for greater protection for Kenyan activists who have testified against a local lead-smelting plant accused of environmental pollution.
Kerala jawan dies of suspected Nipah virus infection in Kolkata's hospital
Jun 01, 2018, at 01:24 pm
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): A jawan from Kerala, who was on duty at Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarter at Fort William in Kolkata, died of suspected Nipah virus infection on last Friday (May 25), reports said on Wednesday.
Kolkata: One soldier dies of suspected Nipah virus infection
Jun 01, 2018, at 12:39 pm
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): One soldier has died of suspected Nipah virus infection, which claimed 13 lives in Kerala so far, in Kolkata, media reports said.
Choose kidney-friendly diet while undergoing renal treatment: DaVita Kidney Care
May 30, 2018, at 02:16 am
Bengaluru, May 29 (IBNS) DaVita Kidney Care (India) Pvt. Ltd, a leading provider of kidney care services in India, on the occasion of World Nutrition Day (May 28) emphasized the importance of a kidney-friendly diet while undergoing renal treatment.
Death of Ebola patients who fled DRC hospital highlights dangers: WHO
May 26, 2018, at 06:00 pm
New York, Mar 26 (IBNS): The escape of three patients infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the hospital where they were being treated is “not unexpected”, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, underlining the need to step up efforts to explain the dangers of the deadly disease to affected communities.
New health board aims to break ‘cycle of panic and neglect’ on pandemics
May 25, 2018, at 05:46 pm
New York, May 25 (IBNS): A group of international experts has been tasked with helping the planet to better prepare for outbreaks, pandemics and other emergencies that have an impact on health.
HIV/AIDS still impacting work and costing billions in lost earnings – new UN agency report
May 25, 2018, at 04:47 pm
New York, May 25 (IBNS): Outlining the economic and social toll HIV and AIDS continues to take on workers around the world, the International Labour Organization (ILO) called on Thursday for an “urgent effort” to improve treatment, step up testing and ensure healthier and more productive workplaces.
SL calls troops to evacuate and rescue people from floods and landslides
May 24, 2018, at 08:48 pm
Colombo, May 24 (IBNS): With over 68,000 families affected by the prevailing heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka, the government has called the tri-forces to rescue and evacuate people trapped in the flood and landslide-hit areas.
Ebola outbreak puts DR Congo on an ‘epidemiological knife-edge’
May 24, 2018, at 07:34 pm
New York, May 24 (IBNS): The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains on an “epidemiological knife-edge” regarding the spread of deadly Ebola disease, despite the quick response by authorities and international partners to the threat, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
Poverty compounding health challenges for Palestine refugees – UN agency
May 23, 2018, at 05:51 pm
Nerw York, May 23 (IBNS): Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer and smoking-related ailments, account for the majority of the chronic health problems confronting Palestine refugees across the Middle East, a new report by the United Nations agency which supports them, has found.
Nipah virus death toll rises to 10 in Kerala
May 22, 2018, at 09:37 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, May 22 (IBNS) : Ten people have so far died of the deadly Nipah virus in Kerala as it sets the alarm bell ringing high in the state, media reports said on Tuesday.
At global health forum, UN officials call for strong, people-focused health systems
May 22, 2018, at 02:37 pm
New York, May 22 (IBNS): Everyone, everywhere must have equal access to quality health care, said top United Nations officials on Monday, urging greater focus on comprehensive health and well-being.
Nipah virus claims three lives in Kerala
May 22, 2018, at 05:13 am
Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IBNS): A mysterious virus 'Nipah' has attacked Kerala's Kozhikode, which has claimed three lives from the same family, media reports said.
Union Health Minister asks NCDC Director to look into the spread of deadly Nipah virus in Kerala
May 21, 2018, at 07:31 pm
Thiruvnanthapuram, May 21 (IBNS): The Central government has rushed a team to Kerala to study the spread of the Nipah virus induced fever and take necessary steps to contain the virus, according to media reports on Monday.
UN, Somali Government seek $80 million in immediate relief for flood-affected populations
May 21, 2018, at 04:05 pm
New York, May 21 (JEN): The United Nations and the Somali Government on Sunday launched a joint appeal for $80 million to provide immediate help for the people affected by recent flooding in the country’s centre and south.
ASSOCHAM-Reckitt Benckiser launch joint campaign to raise awareness of air pollution in Punjab
May 19, 2018, at 10:42 pm
Patiala, May 19 (IBNS): Apex industry body ASSOCHAM under the aegis of its Corporate Social Responsibility Foundation in collaboration with global consumer product company Reckitt Benckiser and Government of Punjab is launching a massive, year-long campaign aimed at raising public awareness on air pollution caused by burning crop residue in the state.
NASA’s new planet hunter snaps initial test image, swings by Moon toward final orbit
May 19, 2018, at 01:24 pm
Washington, May 19 (IBNS): NASA’s next planet hunter, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), is one step closer to searching for new worlds after successfully completing a lunar flyby on May 17.
Monson to hit Kerala on May 29: IMD predicts
May 19, 2018, at 12:13 am
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): Indian weather forecasters on Friday said e southwest monsoon is expected to set over Kerala on June 1.
Most deprived are more likely to develop dementia
May 18, 2018, at 09:14 pm
New York, May 18 (IBNS): Researchers analysed data from over 6000 adults born between 1902 and 1943 and found that the 20% most deprived adults were 50% more likely to develop dementia than the 20% least deprived adults.
Emergency meeting called as Ebola spreads to Congolese city – UN health agency
May 18, 2018, at 01:40 pm
New York, May 18 (IBNS): The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening an emergency meeting on Friday to “consider the international risks” of the latest outbreak of the deadly disease Ebola, which has now moved to an urban area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).