Health

Mpox continues to be international public health emergency, says WHO chief

Mpox continues to be international public health emergency, says WHO chief

WHO Emergency Committee 'advised me that the upsurge of mpox continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern — I have accepted that advice.' says Tedros Ghebreyesus

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Pakistan’s Punjab declares smog a 'health crisis'
15.11.2024

Pakistan’s Punjab declares smog a 'health crisis'

Smog blankets Indian, Pakistani cities, posing health risks

Ethiopia sees over 7.3M malaria cases, 1,157 deaths in 9 months
14.11.2024

Ethiopia sees over 7.3M malaria cases, 1,157 deaths in 9 months

World Health Organization says malaria poses significant public health challenge in Ethiopia

Global diabetes cases double to over 800M in 30 years: Study
14.11.2024

Global diabetes cases double to over 800M in 30 years: Study

Groundbreaking study reveals significant rise in diabetes prevalence, particularly in low- and middle-income nations

BioNTech to buy Chinese biotech firm to boost oncology strategy
13.11.2024

BioNTech to buy Chinese biotech firm to boost oncology strategy

German drugmaker to use state-of-art antibody in tandem with advanced therapies to more effectively fight cancer, detect tumor cells in patients

UK launches new stop-smoking pill to combat tobacco addiction
12.11.2024

UK launches new stop-smoking pill to combat tobacco addiction

Medication, described as highly effective in reducing nicotine cravings, to be available through NHS services starting this month