World Health
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Global targets for sodium reduction ‘way off’
Huge efforts are needed for global communities to meet the target of reducing sodium intake by 30% by 2025, according to the World Health Organization. Read more
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Vaccine may improve long COVID symptoms
Vaccination may reduce the severity and impact of long COVID symptoms, researchers report today. Read more
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Maternal mortality improvements “stagnating”
The drive to reduce maternal deaths has stagnated worldwide – with increases in Europe, according to an “alarming” report published today. Read more
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Concern over new form of mpox
A new severe form of mpox has a high mortality rate in people with advanced HIV, researchers report today. Read more
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WHO report highlights mental health disorders in prisons
Almost one third of prisoners in the World Health Organization Europe region are suffering from mental health disorders, according to a new report. Read more
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Global formula milk marketing under the spotlight
Leading global health experts today launch a new offensive against the formula milk industry, questioning its safety and marketing tactics. Read more
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Global call for government action against cancer
A major international cancer organisation has called on governments to do more to reduce the burden of cancer ahead of World Cancer Day. Read more
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Trans fat still widely consumed – WHO
Five billion people worldwide are still exposed to harmful trans fats, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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A child or youth died once every 4.4 seconds in 2021
About five million children died before their fifth birthday and another 2.1 million children and young people lost their lives in 2021 – one every 4.4 seconds, according to new United Nations estimates published today. Read more
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More work to be done to eliminate cervical cancer
Countries must scale up cervical cancer screening programmes if they are to reach the World Health Organization 2030 elimination target, experts say today. Read more