Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Friday, November 13, 2026
The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Since its inception in 2000, GOARN has played a critical role in the global fight against health emergencies, deploying rapid support capacities and strengthening country-level operations. GOARN has responded to […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) is emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the transmission of infections and providing high-quality medical care. On World Hand Hygiene Day, WHO urges governments, healthcare facilities, and frontline workers to reinforce hand hygiene practices. According to WHO, hand hygiene is a proven, cost-effective […]
A medical evacuation (medevac) program developed by Ukraine’s Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), European Union partners, and other WHO Member States has helped over 5,000 patients access vital treatment abroad. The program was established in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has […]
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the significant impact of social determinants on health equity. The report shows that factors such as lack of quality housing, education, and job opportunities can reduce healthy life expectancy by decades in both high- and low-income countries. The report […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new toolkit to help governments promote active mobility by making walking and cycling safer. The toolkit was unveiled as the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week kicks off, with the theme “Make walking and cycling safe.” According to WHO, nearly 1.2 million […]
