OMS Global agreement on pandemic prevention sought Global agreement on pandemic prevention sought The Intergovernmental Negotiating Body was convened from July 17 to 21 and met to forge and deliberate on an international instrument. Ahead of the May 2024 Health...
WHO: Suicide fourth cause of death among young people Suicide fourth cause of death among young people Every year, about 703,000 people take their own lives and many more attempt suicide. An unsuccessful suicide attempt is an individual risk factor. The World Health...
WHO: Belize free of malaria The country has gone from a peak of approximately 10,000 cases during 1994 to zero autochthonous cases in 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) certified Belize as the second Central American country free of malaria. Dr. Jarbas Barbosa,...
WHO issues warning on use of sweeteners WHO issues warning on use of sweeteners Lovers of sugar-free and low-calorie sweeteners received a warning from the World Health Organization (WHO) last month about the consequences of misusing products that offer: zero sugar...
