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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) and FIFA have joined forces to launch “Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk,” a global concussion awareness campaign. The initiative aims to educate players, coaches, medical staff, and fans about the risks of concussion and promote safer play in football. “Concussion is […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners are urging world leaders to tackle pressing global health issues and invest in public health during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), taking place in New York from September 20-30, 2024. The second High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on September […]
A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has shed light on disturbing trends in adolescent health worldwide. The study, spanning the past decade, reveals alarming rates of mental disorders, anaemia, obesity, sexually transmitted infections, and violence among youth aged 10-19. At least one in seven adolescents globally now […]
Geneva, Switzerland – September 17, marks World Patient Safety Day, a global call to action to prioritize patient safety and reduce avoidable harm in healthcare settings. This year’s focus is on the critical importance of accurate and timely diagnosis, with the slogan “Get it right, make it safe!”. Diagnostic errors […]
Snakebites are a hidden health crisis affecting millions in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Every year, up to 2 million people in Asia and between 435,000 to 580,000 in Africa suffer from venomous snake bites, with devastating consequences. The most vulnerable are women, children, […]
