UN’s global health goals an ‘ambitious’ task, would cost $371B a year: WHO
While most countries can afford the funds needed, the poorest nations will need donor help. Continue reading
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Botched measles vaccine campaign kills 15 children in South Sudan
One syringe was used for all the children during the four-day campaign. Continue reading
World’s first malaria vaccine to be tested by 3 African countries
Three African countries have been chosen to test the world’s first malaria vaccine Continue reading
Canadian docs say they’ve discovered a new way to beat superbugs – for now
Canadian researchers at McMaster University say drug-resistant infectious diseases can be treated by combining these already-existing drugs. Continue reading
1.7M children die every year due to polluted environments: WHO
A quarter of all global deaths of children under five are due to unhealthy or polluted environments including dirty water and air, and a lack of adequate hygiene, the World Health Organization says. Continue reading
12 people treated for exposure to chemical weapons agents in 4 days in Mosul: UN
Twelve people, including women and children, are being treated for possible exposure to chemical weapons agents in Mosul, where Islamic State is fighting off an offensive by U.S.-backed Iraqi forces, the United Nations said on Saturday. Continue reading
Saskatoon age-friendly initiative aims to give voice to older adults
By Joel Senick Reporter and Weekend Co-Anchor
A City of Saskatoon official says an age-friendly initiative has helped change the approach to civic planning. Continue reading
Zika emergency status lifted by WHO, but long battle ahead
Acknowledging Zika is “here to stay,” the United Nations health agency on Friday lifted its emergency declaration and prepared for a longer-term response to the mosquito-borne virus. Continue reading
World Health Organization urges countries to put tax on sugary drinks
The U.N. health agency is recommending that countries use tax policy to increase the price of sugary drinks like soft drinks, sport drinks and even 100-per cent fruit juices as way to fight obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. Continue reading
Lack of health care in Syria’s Aleppo is ‘unfathomable’: WHO official
The UN health agency is decrying an “unfathomable” situation for medical care in rebel-held parts of Syria’s largest city, pleading for a halt to the violence that has prevented aid and support from entering. Continue reading
