Norway Launches First-Ever Strategy By Major International Donor To Combat Non-Communicable Diseases

22/11/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher

Oslo – Norway has launched a milestone “Better Health, Better Life” strategy to combat deadly non-communicable (NCDs) diseases as part of its international development assistance. This makes Norway the first to develop a strategy for combating this large and growing global health threat, which currently receives only about 1% of international health assistance. NCDs are […] Continue reading ->

Toxic Conditions Expose Millions Of Sanitation Workers To Infectious Disease & Death

15/11/2019 Grace Ren

Millions of sanitation workers in the developing world are forced to work in toxic conditions, coming into direct contact with human waste and toxic chemicals, with little to no pay or legal protections. Sanitation workers provide essential public services, yet are often the most marginalized, poor, and discriminated against members of society. These are the […] Continue reading ->

Cities Can Reduce NCDs And Traffic Injuries Through Better Environmental Design & Food/Tobacco Policies

31/10/2019 Grace Ren

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, heart disease and stroke, as well as road traffic injuries, are among the leading causes of death in cities – killing some 42 million people worldwide every year. A new report released by the World Health Organization shows how urban leaders can tackle these urban maladies through simple environmental […] Continue reading ->

Life Expectancy At All Time High In The Russian Federation Thanks To Alcohol Regulations

02/10/2019 Grace Ren

Life expectancy increased to a historic peak of 68 years for men and 78 years for women in the Russian Federation in 2018 thanks in part to stringent alcohol regulations. A new study published by the World Health Organization’s European Regional Office found that alcohol regulations in the country reduced consumption by more than 40% […] Continue reading ->

WHO & UN Women Launch RESPECT – Framework To Prevent Violence Against Women

29/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher

RESPECT, a new framework guiding policymakers on programmes and policies that can prevent violence against women, was launched this week by the World Health Organization, UN Women and eleven other partners. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading ->

US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid

26/05/2019 John Zarocostas

Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading ->

Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control

24/05/2019 Catherine Saez

The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading ->

Deadly Attacks On Health Care Workers And Patients Rising In Conflict Zones

15/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger

Health care workers in conflict zones are frequent targets of crisis-related violence, and the dangers they face are on the rise. At least 973 attacks on health workers, health facilities, health transport vehicles and patients took place in 23 conflict-ridden countries during 2018. Continue reading ->

UN Launches New Strategy On Road Safety For UN Personnel

28/02/2019 David Branigan

The United Nations has launched a new road safety strategy to establish a coordinated approach for preventing road traffic crashes, which is a leading cause of death for UN personnel. Continue reading ->

WHO Rocks To The “Sound Of Life” At Launch Of WHO-ITU Safe Listening Standard

15/02/2019 David Branigan

Grammy award-winning musician Ricky Kej performed a “Sound of Life” concert at the World Health Organization to help launch the first-ever global standard for safe listening devices, aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action to prevent sound-induced hearing loss. Continue reading ->