Urgent Need to Transform Mental Health Care – WHO Says In Largest Review Ever 17/06/2022 Raisa Santos In the largest review of the world’s mental health services since 2001, the World Health Organization Friday called for far greater investments in mental health as part of primary health care systems and a transformation of attitudes and approaches to protect mental health and provide care for people in need. The report’s executive summary, ‘Transforming […] Continue reading -> Self-Care Practices Can Save Millions and Alleviate Pressure on Health Systems 06/06/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar In a world where health workers are scarce, self-care practices can drastically improve people’s quality of life and alleviate strain on health systems, but depend on a range of factors including patient literacy, fair prices and government stewardship. This is according to a one-of-a-kind global study demonstrating the value of self-care that was launched on […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis Poses Serious Risk to Mental Health – WHO 03/06/2022 Raisa Santos Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being, concluded a new World Health Organization policy brief, launched on Friday at the Stockholm+50 conference. Natural disasters such as floods, heatwaves, storms, and drought can pose a threat to mental health and psychosocial well-being, exacerbating emotional distress, anxiety, depression, grief, and suicidal behavior. WHO is […] Continue reading -> Can the World Halt Rising Obesity? WHO Sets Out Its Plans and Countries Tell Stories of Success 03/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Countries have failed miserably to halt rising obesity, despite goals set by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018. Instead, obesity continues to rise apace. Now, however, a new WHO strategy for accelerating action against obesity, endorsed last week by the World Health Assembly, calls for much tougher policies on food packaging, pricing and marketing […] Continue reading -> After Many Missed Opportunities, Oral Health Gets Long Overdue Attention from WHO 03/06/2022 Ihsane Ben Yahya & Greg Chadwick Dental services, including regular check-ups, were among the most disrupted essential health services during the COVID-19 lockdowns. People´s reticence to visit a dentist during normal times was exacerbated by fear of venturing into an open clinic or simply not being able to, due to restrictions. Dental hesitancy has always been around but over two years […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves New Strategy After Sexual Health Debate 28/05/2022 John Heilprin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher On its final day of a session dominated by discussions of sexual health and the war in Ukraine, the World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 61-2 to adopt a new global strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022-2030 (GHSS) 30 absentions and 90 delegations skipping the vote altogether. The vote Saturday evening, after […] Continue reading -> Assembly Approves Process to Update International Health Regulations on Pandemic Response 28/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Diplomats approve the complex process they will use to update the legally binding rules among nations for responding to global health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. GENEVA – The 194-nation World Health Assembly approved a resolution on Friday that halves the two-year period for amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to take effect down […] Continue reading -> Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Self-Care Practices Can Save Millions and Alleviate Pressure on Health Systems 06/06/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar In a world where health workers are scarce, self-care practices can drastically improve people’s quality of life and alleviate strain on health systems, but depend on a range of factors including patient literacy, fair prices and government stewardship. This is according to a one-of-a-kind global study demonstrating the value of self-care that was launched on […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis Poses Serious Risk to Mental Health – WHO 03/06/2022 Raisa Santos Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being, concluded a new World Health Organization policy brief, launched on Friday at the Stockholm+50 conference. Natural disasters such as floods, heatwaves, storms, and drought can pose a threat to mental health and psychosocial well-being, exacerbating emotional distress, anxiety, depression, grief, and suicidal behavior. WHO is […] Continue reading -> Can the World Halt Rising Obesity? WHO Sets Out Its Plans and Countries Tell Stories of Success 03/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Countries have failed miserably to halt rising obesity, despite goals set by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018. Instead, obesity continues to rise apace. Now, however, a new WHO strategy for accelerating action against obesity, endorsed last week by the World Health Assembly, calls for much tougher policies on food packaging, pricing and marketing […] Continue reading -> After Many Missed Opportunities, Oral Health Gets Long Overdue Attention from WHO 03/06/2022 Ihsane Ben Yahya & Greg Chadwick Dental services, including regular check-ups, were among the most disrupted essential health services during the COVID-19 lockdowns. People´s reticence to visit a dentist during normal times was exacerbated by fear of venturing into an open clinic or simply not being able to, due to restrictions. Dental hesitancy has always been around but over two years […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves New Strategy After Sexual Health Debate 28/05/2022 John Heilprin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher On its final day of a session dominated by discussions of sexual health and the war in Ukraine, the World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 61-2 to adopt a new global strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022-2030 (GHSS) 30 absentions and 90 delegations skipping the vote altogether. The vote Saturday evening, after […] Continue reading -> Assembly Approves Process to Update International Health Regulations on Pandemic Response 28/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Diplomats approve the complex process they will use to update the legally binding rules among nations for responding to global health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. GENEVA – The 194-nation World Health Assembly approved a resolution on Friday that halves the two-year period for amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to take effect down […] Continue reading -> Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Climate Crisis Poses Serious Risk to Mental Health – WHO 03/06/2022 Raisa Santos Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being, concluded a new World Health Organization policy brief, launched on Friday at the Stockholm+50 conference. Natural disasters such as floods, heatwaves, storms, and drought can pose a threat to mental health and psychosocial well-being, exacerbating emotional distress, anxiety, depression, grief, and suicidal behavior. WHO is […] Continue reading -> Can the World Halt Rising Obesity? WHO Sets Out Its Plans and Countries Tell Stories of Success 03/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Countries have failed miserably to halt rising obesity, despite goals set by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018. Instead, obesity continues to rise apace. Now, however, a new WHO strategy for accelerating action against obesity, endorsed last week by the World Health Assembly, calls for much tougher policies on food packaging, pricing and marketing […] Continue reading -> After Many Missed Opportunities, Oral Health Gets Long Overdue Attention from WHO 03/06/2022 Ihsane Ben Yahya & Greg Chadwick Dental services, including regular check-ups, were among the most disrupted essential health services during the COVID-19 lockdowns. People´s reticence to visit a dentist during normal times was exacerbated by fear of venturing into an open clinic or simply not being able to, due to restrictions. Dental hesitancy has always been around but over two years […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves New Strategy After Sexual Health Debate 28/05/2022 John Heilprin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher On its final day of a session dominated by discussions of sexual health and the war in Ukraine, the World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 61-2 to adopt a new global strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022-2030 (GHSS) 30 absentions and 90 delegations skipping the vote altogether. The vote Saturday evening, after […] Continue reading -> Assembly Approves Process to Update International Health Regulations on Pandemic Response 28/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Diplomats approve the complex process they will use to update the legally binding rules among nations for responding to global health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. GENEVA – The 194-nation World Health Assembly approved a resolution on Friday that halves the two-year period for amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to take effect down […] Continue reading -> Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Can the World Halt Rising Obesity? WHO Sets Out Its Plans and Countries Tell Stories of Success 03/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Countries have failed miserably to halt rising obesity, despite goals set by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018. Instead, obesity continues to rise apace. Now, however, a new WHO strategy for accelerating action against obesity, endorsed last week by the World Health Assembly, calls for much tougher policies on food packaging, pricing and marketing […] Continue reading -> After Many Missed Opportunities, Oral Health Gets Long Overdue Attention from WHO 03/06/2022 Ihsane Ben Yahya & Greg Chadwick Dental services, including regular check-ups, were among the most disrupted essential health services during the COVID-19 lockdowns. People´s reticence to visit a dentist during normal times was exacerbated by fear of venturing into an open clinic or simply not being able to, due to restrictions. Dental hesitancy has always been around but over two years […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves New Strategy After Sexual Health Debate 28/05/2022 John Heilprin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher On its final day of a session dominated by discussions of sexual health and the war in Ukraine, the World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 61-2 to adopt a new global strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022-2030 (GHSS) 30 absentions and 90 delegations skipping the vote altogether. The vote Saturday evening, after […] Continue reading -> Assembly Approves Process to Update International Health Regulations on Pandemic Response 28/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Diplomats approve the complex process they will use to update the legally binding rules among nations for responding to global health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. GENEVA – The 194-nation World Health Assembly approved a resolution on Friday that halves the two-year period for amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to take effect down […] Continue reading -> Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
After Many Missed Opportunities, Oral Health Gets Long Overdue Attention from WHO 03/06/2022 Ihsane Ben Yahya & Greg Chadwick Dental services, including regular check-ups, were among the most disrupted essential health services during the COVID-19 lockdowns. People´s reticence to visit a dentist during normal times was exacerbated by fear of venturing into an open clinic or simply not being able to, due to restrictions. Dental hesitancy has always been around but over two years […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves New Strategy After Sexual Health Debate 28/05/2022 John Heilprin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher On its final day of a session dominated by discussions of sexual health and the war in Ukraine, the World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 61-2 to adopt a new global strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022-2030 (GHSS) 30 absentions and 90 delegations skipping the vote altogether. The vote Saturday evening, after […] Continue reading -> Assembly Approves Process to Update International Health Regulations on Pandemic Response 28/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Diplomats approve the complex process they will use to update the legally binding rules among nations for responding to global health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. GENEVA – The 194-nation World Health Assembly approved a resolution on Friday that halves the two-year period for amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to take effect down […] Continue reading -> Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHA Approves New Strategy After Sexual Health Debate 28/05/2022 John Heilprin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher On its final day of a session dominated by discussions of sexual health and the war in Ukraine, the World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 61-2 to adopt a new global strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022-2030 (GHSS) 30 absentions and 90 delegations skipping the vote altogether. The vote Saturday evening, after […] Continue reading -> Assembly Approves Process to Update International Health Regulations on Pandemic Response 28/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Diplomats approve the complex process they will use to update the legally binding rules among nations for responding to global health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. GENEVA – The 194-nation World Health Assembly approved a resolution on Friday that halves the two-year period for amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to take effect down […] Continue reading -> Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Assembly Approves Process to Update International Health Regulations on Pandemic Response 28/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Diplomats approve the complex process they will use to update the legally binding rules among nations for responding to global health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. GENEVA – The 194-nation World Health Assembly approved a resolution on Friday that halves the two-year period for amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to take effect down […] Continue reading -> Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts