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WHO closely monitors the surge in respiratory infections among children in China

The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively monitoring the upsurge in respiratory infections among children in China, according to Maria…

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Impact of Climate Change on Human Health: Extreme Heat, Disease, and Pollution Consequences

Calls for global action on the impact of global warming on human health have led to the inaugural “health day”…

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China Monitors Pneumonia Outbreak; Urges States to Assess Healthcare Readiness

The Union Health Ministry has taken a proactive stance in response to recent reports indicating a surge in respiratory illness…

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WHO report: Working outdoors under the sun causes nonmelanoma skin cancer

About one-third of deaths resulting from nonmelanoma skin cancer are linked to outdoor work under the sun, warned a joint…

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Everything you need to know about the Fried rice syndrome that is trending all over social media

About one-third of deaths resulting from nonmelanoma skin cancer are linked to outdoor work under the sun, warned a joint…

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WHO report: Working outdoors under the sun causes nonmelanoma skin cancer

About one-third of deaths resulting from nonmelanoma skin cancer are linked to outdoor work under the sun, warned a joint…

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WHO chief urged China to offer more information on the origins of the coronavirus

Even as the world grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the origins of the virus continue to be a subject…

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China currently witnessing world’s fastest increase in cases of mpox

China is currently experiencing the world’s fastest surge in cases of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), according to a recent…

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The World Health Organization opens its first summit on traditional medicine

The World Health Organization (WHO) inaugurated its inaugural summit on traditional medicine on Thursday, focusing on gathering evidence and data…

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Gujarat Welcomes Global Summit on Traditional Medicine

A significant global summit on traditional medicine, organized by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is poised to delve into the…

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India suspends a drugmaker’s manufacturing licence after the WHO flagged contamination in its cough syrups

The Indian government has taken action against a drug manufacturer by suspending its manufacturing license after contamination was flagged by…

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WHO says aspartame is classified as ‘possibly’ carcinogenic to humans

According to an assessment report by the World Health Organization (WHO), aspartame, an artificial sweetener widely used in food and…

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WHO warns that the fierce heat of El Nino may be carrying risk of resurgent deadly viruses

The return of the climatic phenomenon known as “El Nino” is raising concerns worldwide about extreme weather, agricultural disruption, and…

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Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, says WHO?

According to data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and…

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US and Mexico request WHO to declare emergency owing to a deadly fungal outbreak

According to reports, recruiters enticed patients from various countries and 24 states in the US to two facilities called River…

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WHO states that artificial sweeteners do not provide long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children

Reducing sugar intake can be a significant challenge for individuals aiming to lose weight, especially due to the change in…

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COVID-19 no longer considered worldwide health emergency

Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency, according to the World Health Organisation, in a significant step towards ending…

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WHO declares end to global health emergency status for COVID.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that COVID-19 no longer represents a global health emergency, marking a significant milestone…

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WHO issues alert against another cough syrup; FDA of Punjab doubts someone duplicated it

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert against a cough syrup manufactured in the northern Indian state of Punjab,…

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World Health Organization chief says that the body is likely to lift the emergency status of Covid-19 this year

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said on Thursday that the organization is likely to…

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More physical activity could save lives and money: WHO report.

A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) claims that increasing…

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WHO to ask governments to reserve COVID-19 drugs and vaccines in order to distribute them in poorer countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) may require governments to hold medicines and vaccinations so that they can be distributed in…

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The WHO calls for ‘immediate and concerted action’ towards contaminated medicines after death of children

After children’s deaths connected to cough syrups last year, the World Health Organization on Monday urged for ‘urgent and comprehensive…

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The WHO reports that over five billion people are exposed to higher risks of heart diseases because of trans fat

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), trans fat exposes more than five billion people to an increased risk of…

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The World Health Organization (WHO) urges Beijing to share more information about the COVID situation

The World Health Organization (WHO) urged Beijing to reveal additional details about the virus after China on Saturday (January 14)…

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Amid the spread of Omicron subvariant, WHO officials urges all travellers to wear masks on long-haul flights

World Health Organization (WHO) representatives encouraged all nations to advise their citizens to wear masks on long-haul flights on Tuesday…

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WHO warns that there is no safe amount of alcohol that does not affect health

There is no safe level of alcohol that has no negative effects on health, according to the World Health Organization’s…

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11 Omicron sub-variants in international passengers; Alert issued

International travellers were tested between December 24 and January 3, and between those dates, around 11 omicron sub-variations were discovered.…

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WHO Director-General urges China to be more forthcoming about the COVID-19 situation in the country

Beijing’s official media referred to these requirements as ‘discriminatory’ as more and more nations place limitations on travellers from China…

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WHO prequalifies Hetero’s generic version of the COVID-19 oral medication ‘Nirmacom’

The biggest pharmaceutical business in India, Hetero, announced that its generic version of COVID-19 oral antiviral therapy candidate nirmatrelvir has…

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China battles a spike in COVID as hospitals fill up fast; WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed alarm about the quick detection of Covid cases in China and noted that…

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‘Samples Are Uncontaminated, Meet Standards’: Center Slams WHO for Premature Links to Children’s Deaths

The World Health Organization forged hasty connections between the four cough syrups manufactured in India and the deaths of children…

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‘Inadequate info’ on killer cough syrups; India’s request to WHO

New Delhi: The government-appointed committee investigating claims that four cough syrups produced in India may have contributed to the deaths…

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Gambia infant deaths prompt India to ‘stop production’ at a pharma firm

Haryana’s health minister, Anil Vij, declared on Wednesday that the state has decided to ‘completely stop’ Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited of Sonipat…

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Unborn babies’ lungs and brains exposed to toxic air particles ; Report

Unborn children’s lungs, brains, and livers have been found to contain hazardous air particles, according to a recent ‘groundbreaking’ discovery. The…

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