Crippling, metre-long parasitic worms are nearing eradication, officials say
Contracted by drinking infected water, Guinea worm disease affects some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Continue reading
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‘Disease X’ listed as potential global endemic by World Health Organization — but what is it?
The virus does not exist yet, but scientists want to start preparing for “Disease X”, saying it could cause a global pandemic. Continue reading
This year’s flu vaccine might only be 10% effective against predominant strain
This flu season is expected to be a rough one. Preliminary data suggests this year’s flu vaccine is only 10 per cent effective against the main strain, but health experts still recommend getting a flu shot. Continue reading
Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe removed as WHO goodwill ambassador after outcry
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been removed as a WHO goodwill ambassador, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday. Continue reading
‘Bad April Fool’s joke’: Justin Trudeau rips Robert Mugabe appointment by WHO
Justin Trudeau said when he first heard of the appointment he thought it was a “bad April Fool’s joke.” Continue reading
WHO head rethinks Robert Mugabe appointment as goodwill ambassador after backlash
The British government said Mugabe’s appointment was “surprising and disappointing” and added that it risked overshadowing the WHO’s global work. Continue reading
More hospitals in Canada becoming ‘baby friendly’
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
A growing number of hospitals in Canada are becoming “baby friendly,” a designation developed by the World Health Organization and brought to Canada by The Breastfeeding Committee for Canada. Continue reading
Nearly half of abortions in the world are unsafe: WHO
Worldwide, 25 million unsafe abortions occurred every year between 2010 and 2014, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Guttmacher Institute. Some 97 percent of those are in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Continue reading
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
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
