In a groundbreaking move, the World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System), a global open-access clearinghouse for information on medical devices. This innovative platform aims to support governments, regulators, and users in their decision-making on the selection, procurement, and use of medical […]

As the world marks World Population Day, the United Nations agencies are calling for urgent action to ensure sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. Despite progress made over the past three decades, recent setbacks threaten to undermine access to essential health services, particularly for women and girls. Amina, […]

You may want to think again if you drink bottled water because it’s cleaner or safer than tap water. A shocking new study found that bottled water sold in stores can contain up to 100 times more plastic than previously estimated. Nanoplastics are tiny nanoparticles of plastic one-thousandth the average width of a […]

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the successful clearance of all medications from the Global Fund containers, which were previously stuck at the port. Dr. Patrick Kumah-Aboagye, the Director-General of GHS, confirmed that the drugs are now being distributed to areas experiencing shortages. Last week, the Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global […]

Picture :Credit: WHO / Conor AshleighCopyright: ©️ WHO / Conor Ashleigh The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first comprehensive guideline on tobacco cessation, offering a lifeline to over 750 million tobacco users worldwide who want to kick the habit. The guideline provides a robust set of interventions, including […]