"Depression: let ’s talk" says WHO, as depression tops list of causes of ill health
The goal of the campaign "Depression: let ’s talk" is that more people with depression, everywhere in the world, seek and get help. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - March 30, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: depression [subject], depressive symptoms, Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
“Depression: let’s talk” says WHO, as depression tops list of causes of ill health
Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. Lack of support for people with mental disorders, coupled with a fear of stigma, prevent many from accessing the treatment they need to live healthy, productive lives. The new estimates have been released in the lead-up to World Health Day on 7 April, the high point in WHO ’s year-long campaign “Depression: let’s talk”. The overall goal of the campaign is that mor...
Source: WHO news - March 30, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: depression [subject], depressive symptoms, Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
WHO Launches Global Effort to Halve Medication-Related Errors in 5 Years
WHO today launched a global initiative to reduce severe, avoidable medication-associated harm in all countries by 50% over the next 5 years. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - March 29, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: medicines [subject], pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, drug, pharmaceutical preparations, pharmacology, drug therapy, psychotropic drugs, pharmaceutical products, Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
From coast to coast: Africa unites to tackle threat of polio
More than 190 000 polio vaccinators in 13 countries across west and central Africa will immunize more than 116 million children over the next week, to tackle the last remaining stronghold of polio on the continent. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - March 23, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: poliomyelitis [subject], polio, poliovirus, polio encephalitis, African Region [region], Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
WHO issues ethics guidance to protect rights of TB patients
World TB Day 2017 – Unite efforts to leave no one behind (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - March 22, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: tuberculosis [subject], tb, Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
WHO rejects false reporting regarding counterfeit medications to Iraq
WHO rejects erroneous and fabricated reports published on Friday 17 March 2017 in some online media claiming that a spokesperson from the organization made a statement regarding "counterfeit medication donated to Iraq." (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - March 19, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: emergencies [subject], emergency preparedness, crises, emergency preparedness, Eastern Mediterranean Region [region], Iraq [country], Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
Health care a casualty of 6 years of war in the Syrian Arab Republic
This week the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic enters its seventh year. Over the past 6 years access to health services for the civilian population in the country has seriously deteriorated. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - March 15, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: emergencies [subject], emergency preparedness, crises, emergency preparedness, Eastern Mediterranean Region [region], Press release [doctype], Syrian Arab Republic [country] Source Type: news
The cost of a polluted environment: 1.7 million child deaths a year, says WHO
More than 1 in 4 deaths of children under 5 years of are attributable to unhealthy environments. Every year, environmental risks – such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, second-hand smoke, unsafe water, lack of sanitation, and inadequate hygiene – take the lives of 1.7 million children under 5 years, say two new WHO reports. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - March 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: air pollution [subject], air quality, indoor air pollution, indoor air pollution quality, air contamination, outdoor air pollution, dirty air, child health [subject], children's health, children, young child, child, Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
WHO stresses urgent need for R & D for drug-resistant TB alongside newly-prioritized antibiotic-resistant pathogens
WHO reaffirms the critical need for research and development (R&D) of new antibiotics to tackle the threat of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - February 28, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: antimicrobial resistance [subject], tuberculosis [subject], tb, Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
WHO publishes list of bacteria for which new antibiotics are urgently needed
WHO today published its first ever list of antibiotic-resistant "priority pathogens" —a catalogue of 12 families of bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - February 27, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: antimicrobial resistance [subject], Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
Twelfth meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (2015) regarding the international spread of poliovirus
The twelfth meeting of the Emergency Committee (EC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) regarding the international spread of poliovirus was convened via teleconference by the Director General on 7 February 2017. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - February 13, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: poliomyelitis [subject], polio, poliovirus, polio encephalitis, Statement [doctype] Source Type: news
Early cancer diagnosis saves lives, cuts treatment costs
New guidance from WHO, launched ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February), aims to improve the chances of survival for people living with cancer by ensuring that health services can focus on diagnosing and treating the disease earlier. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - February 3, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: cancer [subject], cervical cancer, Press release [doctype] Source Type: news
WHO Executive Board announces the names of the 3 nominees for the post of WHO Director-General
WHO Executive Board announces the names of the 3 nominees for the post of WHO Director –General. (Source: WHO news)
Source: WHO news - January 25, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: governance [subject] Source Type: news
WHO Executive Board agrees on an initial short list of candidates to the post of WHO Director-General
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Source: WHO news - January 24, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: governance [subject] Source Type: news
