World Health
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Framework unveiled for climate resilient and low carbon health systems
Health services around the world must play their part in tackling the threat of climate change, according to new guidance published yesterday. Read more
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Progress in stopping tropical diseases – WHO
Two developing countries have successfully become the first to tackle two pernicious tropical diseases, the World Health Organization has announced. Read more
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Call for global action to address declining male fertility
Urgent, global action is needed to address male infertility, according to a new report from an international consortium. Read more
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Global plan launched to tackle main cause of death in childbirth
The first roadmap to tackle postpartum haemorrhage, the world’s leading cause of maternal death, has been published by the World Health Organization. Read more
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‘Nearly ten million stroke deaths by 2050’ – warning
The number of people who die from stroke globally could rise by 50% by 2050, according to report from the World Health Organization published today. Read more
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Approval for UK-developed malaria vaccine
A British-developed vaccine is to become the world’s second vaccine against malaria, the World Health Organization has announced. Read more
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New statement on energy deficiency in athletes
Athletes are facing serious health risks from failing to maintain adequate calorie intake during training, experts warn today. Read more
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How healthy lifestyle can help to prevent depression
A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection can help to reduce the risk of depression, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Cancer rates continue to rise internationally
The rate of cancer cases and deaths has substantially increased globally since 1990, especially in people aged 40 to 49 years – in spite of improved treatments, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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New variant could become dominant
A new COVID variant could become dominant globally – although its public health risk is low, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more