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09 Jul 2019

World Health Organization

WHO highlights scarcity of treatment for epilepsy in low-income countries

Three quarters of people living with epilepsy in low-income countries do not get the treatment they need, increasing their risk of dying prematurely and condemning many to a life of stigma. The findings are published in “Epilepsy, a public health imperative” released today by WHO and leading nongovernmental organizations for epilepsy, the International League Against Epilepsy and the Intern...

09 Jul 2019

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09 Jul 2019

World Health Organization

WHO updates global guidance on medicines and diagnostic tests to address health challenges, prioritize highly effective therapeutics, and improve affordable access

WHO’s Essential Medicines List and List of Essential Diagnostics are core guidance documents that help countries prioritize critical health products that should be widely available and affordable throughout health systems. The two lists focus on cancer and other global health challenges, with an emphasis on effective solutions, smart prioritization, and optimal access for patients. “Around...

09 Jul 2019

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02 Jul 2019

World Health Organization

Ensuring ethical conduct of implementation research

Today, TDR and WHO launched a new training course on ethics in implementation research to ensure appropriate engagement with research subjects and relevant communities and to safeguard against any potential harm. Learn more here.

02 Jul 2019

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31 May 2019

WHO draws attention to death toll from tobacco-related lung diseases

On World No Tobacco Day (31 May), the World Health Organization draws attention to the damage caused by tobacco to lung health: more than 40% of tobacco-related deaths are attributable to lung diseases such as cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and tuberculosis. WHO is calling on countries and partners to take more action to protect people from tobacco exposure. Read more here.

31 May 2019

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27 May 2019

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

UICC called for further investment in prevention, early detection, treatment and palliative care - 72nd World Health Assembly

21 May 2019 | Geneva, Switzerland - Discussions kicked off in earnest today, with Member States examining the WHO’s budget for 2020-2021 as well as the new framework Dr Tedros Adhanom, Director General of the World Health Organization&nbsp;has proposed to analyse how effectively WHO and Member States are meeting their goals. While the proposed budget includes a 5% increase in funding for NCDs (N...

27 May 2019

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27 May 2019

World Health Organization

Adopting a healthy lifestyle helps reduce the risk of dementia

14 May 2019 – People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) today. Read more here.

27 May 2019

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15 May 2019

HelpAge International

Universal health coverage is fundamental for addressing health inequalities in Tanzania and Vietnam, Global AgeWatch reports reveal

This article announces the launch of two country-specific Global AgeWatch Insights reports on Tanzania and Vietnam, released by HelpAge International in partnership with AARP. The reports underscore the critical role of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in reducing health inequalities faced by older people. Despite policy commitments, many older adults remain excluded from affordable, age-appropriat...

15 May 2019

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24 Apr 2019

World Health Organization

New WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age

Children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are to grow up healthy, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more here.

24 Apr 2019

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18 Apr 2019

World Health Organization

WHO releases first guideline on digital health interventions

WHO today released new recommendations on 10 ways that countries can use digital health technology, accessible via mobile phones, tablets and computers, to improve people’s health and essential services. “Harnessing the power of digital technologies is essential for achieving universal health coverage,” says WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “Ultimately, digital techno...

18 Apr 2019

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18 Apr 2019

World Health Organization

WHO to continue to facilitate countries’ information-sharing to improve transparency on prices

At a global forum on fair pricing and access to medicines, delegates from governments and civil society organizations called for greater transparency around the cost of research and development as well as&nbsp;production of medicines, to allow buyers to negotiate more affordable prices.&nbsp; The forum, co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of South Africa, aimed t...

18 Apr 2019

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14 Mar 2019

World Health Organization

WHO unveils sweeping reforms in drive towards “triple billion” targets

WHO today announced the most wide-ranging reforms in the Organization’s history to modernize and strengthen the institution to play its role more effectively and efficiently as the world’s leading authority on public health. &nbsp;The changes are designed to support countries in achieving the ambitious “triple billion” targets that are at the heart of WHO’s strategic plan for the next fi...

14 Mar 2019

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14 Mar 2019

World Health Organization

Women and emergency telecommunications: Building gender equality into the global response

Women and children account for more than 75 per cent of the refugees and displaced persons at risk from war, famine, persecution and natural disasters, according to the United Nations Population Fund. But access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) has a major impact on people’s ability to prepare for, survive and recover from disasters. &nbsp; Data from the International Fede...

14 Mar 2019

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