Paris, France – The World Health Organization (WHO) and Bloomberg Philanthropies have recognized three cities – Córdoba, Argentina; Fortaleza, Brazil; and Greater Manchester, United Kingdom – for their outstanding achievements in preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries. The awards were presented at the annual Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm on the global tuberculosis (TB) crisis, as drastic funding cuts threaten to reverse decades of progress in combating the deadly disease. With over 1 million people dying from TB annually, the WHO is calling for urgent investment to protect and maintain […]

Today, Ghana’s Parliament played host to a crucial forum marking International Kidney Awareness Day. The event, themed “Are Your Kidneys, OK? Detect Early! Protect Early!”, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including healthcare experts, Members of Parliament, Staff of the Parliamentary Service, and citizens. The forum’s primary objective was […]

On the occasion of World Kidney Day 2025, GTV’s breakfast show hosted a crucial discussion with Juliet Osei Waziri, Senior Nursing Officer for Child Health at KorleBu Teaching Hospital. The conversation shed light on the often-overlooked topic of kidney diseases in children. Juliet emphasized that kidney diseases in children are […]