El Niño Conditions Will Lead to More Heatwaves, Droughts and Wildfires Over Next Few Months, Warns WMO 02/06/2026 Disha Shetty Global leaders and policymakers must prepare for above-average temperatures until at least August due to El Niño conditions, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned. In a new update, the WMO indicated an 80% likelihood of an El Niño event during June–August, with a 90% probability that this could continue until at least November. Rainfall and […] Continue reading -> Global Temperatures Head For Record Highs in Next Five Years 28/05/2026 Disha Shetty Global average temperatures are likely to reach record levels in the coming five years, the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns, released amid news that the UK recorded its hottest day in May ever earlier this week. Temperatures in the Arctic region are expected to continue to be higher than the global […] Continue reading -> Snakebite – Long Ignored, Recently Recognized as Neglected Disease 26/05/2026 Disha Shetty Snake bites are neglected even amongst neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), said Bangladesh’s Professor Mohammad Abul Faiz, who was awarded the prestigious Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize at an event on the sidelines of last week’s World Health Assembly (WHA). The prize is for individuals, institutions, and governmental or nongovernmental organisations whose contributions to public health […] Continue reading -> Polio Eradication Needs Political Commitment as Conflict Makes Vaccination ‘Impossible’ in Areas Like North Yemen 21/05/2026 Disha Shetty The world is in the last stretch of polio eradication, but closing this gap will require political commitment, the World Health Organization (WHO) told member states at the ongoing 79th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA). Polio virus has shown resurgence in conflict-hit or hard-to-reach areas like northern Yemen, Gaza, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Conflict […] Continue reading -> Russia Tries to Block Debate on Attacks on Health Facilities in Ukraine 20/05/2026 Disha Shetty Neither Russia’s delegate banging her desk to interrupt Ukraine’s representative speaking at the World Health Assembly (WHA), nor her request to dismiss debate, stopped member states from condemning Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s health system. A report by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General before delegates estimated that Russia’s aggression on Ukraine has caused 55,600 civilian […] Continue reading -> WHO is Alarmed at ‘Scale and Speed’ of Ebola Outbreak as Hantavirus Threat Recedes 19/05/2026 Disha Shetty & Stefan Anderson GENEVA — The outbreak of a deadly strain of Ebola for which there is no vaccine is accelerating through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda at a “scale and speed” alarming the World Health Organization (WHO), as cases climb and authorities scramble to contain the spread. “I’m deeply concerned about the scale and […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Record European Heatwaves Shrink Glaciers and Diminish Snow Cover in 2025 29/04/2026 Disha Shetty Around 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures in 2025, with record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic region. This caused rapid loss of glacier mass and snow cover, according to the latest State of the European Climate report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Thursday. All of Europe’s glaciers saw a net […] Continue reading -> Extreme Heat is Pushing Food Production to the Brink, Warns World Metereological Organization 22/04/2026 Disha Shetty Extreme heat threatens livelihoods, health and labour productivity for over a billion people around the world, warns the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Agricultural workers and the food production systems that they manage are on the frontlines. The increased intensity and duration of climate change-related heat waves, driven largely by the indiscriminate […] Continue reading -> Growing Body of Evidence Links Air Pollution and Diabetes, But More Research is Needed 09/04/2026 Disha Shetty Air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, particularly when exposure is long-term, according to emerging evidence. A 2025 study from China involving 18,606 middle-aged and elderly adults found that long-term exposure to air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – significantly increased their risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes. “This national cohort study shows that […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Global Temperatures Head For Record Highs in Next Five Years 28/05/2026 Disha Shetty Global average temperatures are likely to reach record levels in the coming five years, the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns, released amid news that the UK recorded its hottest day in May ever earlier this week. Temperatures in the Arctic region are expected to continue to be higher than the global […] Continue reading -> Snakebite – Long Ignored, Recently Recognized as Neglected Disease 26/05/2026 Disha Shetty Snake bites are neglected even amongst neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), said Bangladesh’s Professor Mohammad Abul Faiz, who was awarded the prestigious Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize at an event on the sidelines of last week’s World Health Assembly (WHA). The prize is for individuals, institutions, and governmental or nongovernmental organisations whose contributions to public health […] Continue reading -> Polio Eradication Needs Political Commitment as Conflict Makes Vaccination ‘Impossible’ in Areas Like North Yemen 21/05/2026 Disha Shetty The world is in the last stretch of polio eradication, but closing this gap will require political commitment, the World Health Organization (WHO) told member states at the ongoing 79th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA). Polio virus has shown resurgence in conflict-hit or hard-to-reach areas like northern Yemen, Gaza, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Conflict […] Continue reading -> Russia Tries to Block Debate on Attacks on Health Facilities in Ukraine 20/05/2026 Disha Shetty Neither Russia’s delegate banging her desk to interrupt Ukraine’s representative speaking at the World Health Assembly (WHA), nor her request to dismiss debate, stopped member states from condemning Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s health system. A report by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General before delegates estimated that Russia’s aggression on Ukraine has caused 55,600 civilian […] Continue reading -> WHO is Alarmed at ‘Scale and Speed’ of Ebola Outbreak as Hantavirus Threat Recedes 19/05/2026 Disha Shetty & Stefan Anderson GENEVA — The outbreak of a deadly strain of Ebola for which there is no vaccine is accelerating through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda at a “scale and speed” alarming the World Health Organization (WHO), as cases climb and authorities scramble to contain the spread. “I’m deeply concerned about the scale and […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Record European Heatwaves Shrink Glaciers and Diminish Snow Cover in 2025 29/04/2026 Disha Shetty Around 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures in 2025, with record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic region. This caused rapid loss of glacier mass and snow cover, according to the latest State of the European Climate report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Thursday. All of Europe’s glaciers saw a net […] Continue reading -> Extreme Heat is Pushing Food Production to the Brink, Warns World Metereological Organization 22/04/2026 Disha Shetty Extreme heat threatens livelihoods, health and labour productivity for over a billion people around the world, warns the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Agricultural workers and the food production systems that they manage are on the frontlines. The increased intensity and duration of climate change-related heat waves, driven largely by the indiscriminate […] Continue reading -> Growing Body of Evidence Links Air Pollution and Diabetes, But More Research is Needed 09/04/2026 Disha Shetty Air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, particularly when exposure is long-term, according to emerging evidence. A 2025 study from China involving 18,606 middle-aged and elderly adults found that long-term exposure to air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – significantly increased their risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes. “This national cohort study shows that […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Snakebite – Long Ignored, Recently Recognized as Neglected Disease 26/05/2026 Disha Shetty Snake bites are neglected even amongst neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), said Bangladesh’s Professor Mohammad Abul Faiz, who was awarded the prestigious Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize at an event on the sidelines of last week’s World Health Assembly (WHA). The prize is for individuals, institutions, and governmental or nongovernmental organisations whose contributions to public health […] Continue reading -> Polio Eradication Needs Political Commitment as Conflict Makes Vaccination ‘Impossible’ in Areas Like North Yemen 21/05/2026 Disha Shetty The world is in the last stretch of polio eradication, but closing this gap will require political commitment, the World Health Organization (WHO) told member states at the ongoing 79th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA). Polio virus has shown resurgence in conflict-hit or hard-to-reach areas like northern Yemen, Gaza, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Conflict […] Continue reading -> Russia Tries to Block Debate on Attacks on Health Facilities in Ukraine 20/05/2026 Disha Shetty Neither Russia’s delegate banging her desk to interrupt Ukraine’s representative speaking at the World Health Assembly (WHA), nor her request to dismiss debate, stopped member states from condemning Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s health system. A report by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General before delegates estimated that Russia’s aggression on Ukraine has caused 55,600 civilian […] Continue reading -> WHO is Alarmed at ‘Scale and Speed’ of Ebola Outbreak as Hantavirus Threat Recedes 19/05/2026 Disha Shetty & Stefan Anderson GENEVA — The outbreak of a deadly strain of Ebola for which there is no vaccine is accelerating through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda at a “scale and speed” alarming the World Health Organization (WHO), as cases climb and authorities scramble to contain the spread. “I’m deeply concerned about the scale and […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Record European Heatwaves Shrink Glaciers and Diminish Snow Cover in 2025 29/04/2026 Disha Shetty Around 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures in 2025, with record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic region. This caused rapid loss of glacier mass and snow cover, according to the latest State of the European Climate report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Thursday. All of Europe’s glaciers saw a net […] Continue reading -> Extreme Heat is Pushing Food Production to the Brink, Warns World Metereological Organization 22/04/2026 Disha Shetty Extreme heat threatens livelihoods, health and labour productivity for over a billion people around the world, warns the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Agricultural workers and the food production systems that they manage are on the frontlines. The increased intensity and duration of climate change-related heat waves, driven largely by the indiscriminate […] Continue reading -> Growing Body of Evidence Links Air Pollution and Diabetes, But More Research is Needed 09/04/2026 Disha Shetty Air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, particularly when exposure is long-term, according to emerging evidence. A 2025 study from China involving 18,606 middle-aged and elderly adults found that long-term exposure to air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – significantly increased their risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes. “This national cohort study shows that […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Polio Eradication Needs Political Commitment as Conflict Makes Vaccination ‘Impossible’ in Areas Like North Yemen 21/05/2026 Disha Shetty The world is in the last stretch of polio eradication, but closing this gap will require political commitment, the World Health Organization (WHO) told member states at the ongoing 79th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA). Polio virus has shown resurgence in conflict-hit or hard-to-reach areas like northern Yemen, Gaza, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Conflict […] Continue reading -> Russia Tries to Block Debate on Attacks on Health Facilities in Ukraine 20/05/2026 Disha Shetty Neither Russia’s delegate banging her desk to interrupt Ukraine’s representative speaking at the World Health Assembly (WHA), nor her request to dismiss debate, stopped member states from condemning Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s health system. A report by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General before delegates estimated that Russia’s aggression on Ukraine has caused 55,600 civilian […] Continue reading -> WHO is Alarmed at ‘Scale and Speed’ of Ebola Outbreak as Hantavirus Threat Recedes 19/05/2026 Disha Shetty & Stefan Anderson GENEVA — The outbreak of a deadly strain of Ebola for which there is no vaccine is accelerating through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda at a “scale and speed” alarming the World Health Organization (WHO), as cases climb and authorities scramble to contain the spread. “I’m deeply concerned about the scale and […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Record European Heatwaves Shrink Glaciers and Diminish Snow Cover in 2025 29/04/2026 Disha Shetty Around 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures in 2025, with record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic region. This caused rapid loss of glacier mass and snow cover, according to the latest State of the European Climate report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Thursday. All of Europe’s glaciers saw a net […] Continue reading -> Extreme Heat is Pushing Food Production to the Brink, Warns World Metereological Organization 22/04/2026 Disha Shetty Extreme heat threatens livelihoods, health and labour productivity for over a billion people around the world, warns the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Agricultural workers and the food production systems that they manage are on the frontlines. The increased intensity and duration of climate change-related heat waves, driven largely by the indiscriminate […] Continue reading -> Growing Body of Evidence Links Air Pollution and Diabetes, But More Research is Needed 09/04/2026 Disha Shetty Air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, particularly when exposure is long-term, according to emerging evidence. A 2025 study from China involving 18,606 middle-aged and elderly adults found that long-term exposure to air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – significantly increased their risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes. “This national cohort study shows that […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Russia Tries to Block Debate on Attacks on Health Facilities in Ukraine 20/05/2026 Disha Shetty Neither Russia’s delegate banging her desk to interrupt Ukraine’s representative speaking at the World Health Assembly (WHA), nor her request to dismiss debate, stopped member states from condemning Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s health system. A report by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General before delegates estimated that Russia’s aggression on Ukraine has caused 55,600 civilian […] Continue reading -> WHO is Alarmed at ‘Scale and Speed’ of Ebola Outbreak as Hantavirus Threat Recedes 19/05/2026 Disha Shetty & Stefan Anderson GENEVA — The outbreak of a deadly strain of Ebola for which there is no vaccine is accelerating through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda at a “scale and speed” alarming the World Health Organization (WHO), as cases climb and authorities scramble to contain the spread. “I’m deeply concerned about the scale and […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Record European Heatwaves Shrink Glaciers and Diminish Snow Cover in 2025 29/04/2026 Disha Shetty Around 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures in 2025, with record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic region. This caused rapid loss of glacier mass and snow cover, according to the latest State of the European Climate report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Thursday. All of Europe’s glaciers saw a net […] Continue reading -> Extreme Heat is Pushing Food Production to the Brink, Warns World Metereological Organization 22/04/2026 Disha Shetty Extreme heat threatens livelihoods, health and labour productivity for over a billion people around the world, warns the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Agricultural workers and the food production systems that they manage are on the frontlines. The increased intensity and duration of climate change-related heat waves, driven largely by the indiscriminate […] Continue reading -> Growing Body of Evidence Links Air Pollution and Diabetes, But More Research is Needed 09/04/2026 Disha Shetty Air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, particularly when exposure is long-term, according to emerging evidence. A 2025 study from China involving 18,606 middle-aged and elderly adults found that long-term exposure to air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – significantly increased their risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes. “This national cohort study shows that […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
WHO is Alarmed at ‘Scale and Speed’ of Ebola Outbreak as Hantavirus Threat Recedes 19/05/2026 Disha Shetty & Stefan Anderson GENEVA — The outbreak of a deadly strain of Ebola for which there is no vaccine is accelerating through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda at a “scale and speed” alarming the World Health Organization (WHO), as cases climb and authorities scramble to contain the spread. “I’m deeply concerned about the scale and […] Continue reading -> More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Record European Heatwaves Shrink Glaciers and Diminish Snow Cover in 2025 29/04/2026 Disha Shetty Around 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures in 2025, with record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic region. This caused rapid loss of glacier mass and snow cover, according to the latest State of the European Climate report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Thursday. All of Europe’s glaciers saw a net […] Continue reading -> Extreme Heat is Pushing Food Production to the Brink, Warns World Metereological Organization 22/04/2026 Disha Shetty Extreme heat threatens livelihoods, health and labour productivity for over a billion people around the world, warns the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Agricultural workers and the food production systems that they manage are on the frontlines. The increased intensity and duration of climate change-related heat waves, driven largely by the indiscriminate […] Continue reading -> Growing Body of Evidence Links Air Pollution and Diabetes, But More Research is Needed 09/04/2026 Disha Shetty Air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, particularly when exposure is long-term, according to emerging evidence. A 2025 study from China involving 18,606 middle-aged and elderly adults found that long-term exposure to air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – significantly increased their risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes. “This national cohort study shows that […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
More Girls Will Finish School if India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Menstrual Health is Implemented 08/05/2026 Disha Shetty In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate menstrual health and sanitation. The laws of the world’s most populous country are now in line with the United Nations (UN) stand on menstrual health taken in 2024, and one that is […] Continue reading -> Record European Heatwaves Shrink Glaciers and Diminish Snow Cover in 2025 29/04/2026 Disha Shetty Around 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures in 2025, with record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic region. This caused rapid loss of glacier mass and snow cover, according to the latest State of the European Climate report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Thursday. All of Europe’s glaciers saw a net […] Continue reading -> Extreme Heat is Pushing Food Production to the Brink, Warns World Metereological Organization 22/04/2026 Disha Shetty Extreme heat threatens livelihoods, health and labour productivity for over a billion people around the world, warns the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Agricultural workers and the food production systems that they manage are on the frontlines. The increased intensity and duration of climate change-related heat waves, driven largely by the indiscriminate […] Continue reading -> Growing Body of Evidence Links Air Pollution and Diabetes, But More Research is Needed 09/04/2026 Disha Shetty Air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, particularly when exposure is long-term, according to emerging evidence. A 2025 study from China involving 18,606 middle-aged and elderly adults found that long-term exposure to air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – significantly increased their risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes. “This national cohort study shows that […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Record European Heatwaves Shrink Glaciers and Diminish Snow Cover in 2025 29/04/2026 Disha Shetty Around 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures in 2025, with record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic region. This caused rapid loss of glacier mass and snow cover, according to the latest State of the European Climate report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Thursday. All of Europe’s glaciers saw a net […] Continue reading -> Extreme Heat is Pushing Food Production to the Brink, Warns World Metereological Organization 22/04/2026 Disha Shetty Extreme heat threatens livelihoods, health and labour productivity for over a billion people around the world, warns the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Agricultural workers and the food production systems that they manage are on the frontlines. The increased intensity and duration of climate change-related heat waves, driven largely by the indiscriminate […] Continue reading -> Growing Body of Evidence Links Air Pollution and Diabetes, But More Research is Needed 09/04/2026 Disha Shetty Air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, particularly when exposure is long-term, according to emerging evidence. A 2025 study from China involving 18,606 middle-aged and elderly adults found that long-term exposure to air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – significantly increased their risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes. “This national cohort study shows that […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Extreme Heat is Pushing Food Production to the Brink, Warns World Metereological Organization 22/04/2026 Disha Shetty Extreme heat threatens livelihoods, health and labour productivity for over a billion people around the world, warns the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Agricultural workers and the food production systems that they manage are on the frontlines. The increased intensity and duration of climate change-related heat waves, driven largely by the indiscriminate […] Continue reading -> Growing Body of Evidence Links Air Pollution and Diabetes, But More Research is Needed 09/04/2026 Disha Shetty Air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, particularly when exposure is long-term, according to emerging evidence. A 2025 study from China involving 18,606 middle-aged and elderly adults found that long-term exposure to air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – significantly increased their risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes. “This national cohort study shows that […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Growing Body of Evidence Links Air Pollution and Diabetes, But More Research is Needed 09/04/2026 Disha Shetty Air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, particularly when exposure is long-term, according to emerging evidence. A 2025 study from China involving 18,606 middle-aged and elderly adults found that long-term exposure to air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – significantly increased their risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes. “This national cohort study shows that […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts