2018 World Food Prize Awarded To David Nabarro, Lawrence Haddad

25/06/2018 David Branigan

The 2018 World Food Prize was awarded today to David Nabarro and Lawrence Haddad, for their work reducing maternal and child malnutrition. According to the World Food Prize press release, their efforts contributed toward “reducing the world’s number of stunted children by 10 million between 2012 and 2017.” Continue reading ->

UN Debates Human Rights Issues Surrounding Mental And Physical Health Of Confined Persons

25/06/2018 Adithi Koushik

The UN Human Rights Council session last week saw mental health placed at the forefront with the report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. Continue reading ->

Independent Commission Presents 6 Recommendations To WHO Chief To Combat NCDs Epidemic

01/06/2018 John Zarocostas

A report by a World Health Organization Independent High-Level Commission released today proposed six bold recommendations to address the global epidemic in chronic diseases - especially in poor nations - and strongly urged governments to take the lead in creating health protecting environments through robust laws, dialogue, clear objectives, transparency and agreed targets. Continue reading ->

WHA Approves Decision On Snakebite With Instructions To Countries, WHO

25/05/2018 Catherine Saez

The bite of poisonous snakes is a global health burden mainly for developing countries. Yesterday, the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to improve the availability and affordability of antivenoms, and for the World Health Organization to help developing countries strengthen their capacities. Continue reading ->