WHO To Hold First-Of-Its-Kind Global Summit On Traditional Medicines In Gujarat On Aug 17-18

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) will organise a first-of-its-kind global summit on traditional medicines in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on August 17-18, which will serve as a platform for experts to delve into the latest scientific advancements and evidence-based knowledge in the sector with the ultimate goal being health for all. The summit set to take … Read more

Man Tests Positive For MERS-CoV In Abu Dhabi, First Case In UAE In Nearly 2 Years: WHO

[ad_1] A man in Abu Dhabi has tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), said World Health Organization in an official statement. The UN body said that on July 10 this year, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), notified WHO of a case of MERS-CoV in a 28-year-old male from Al Ain city in … Read more

Next Pandemic Could Be Even Deadlier Than Covid: Warns WHO Chief Tedros

[ad_1] Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, has warned that the world should brace itself for a virus that could be even deadlier than Covid-19. He emphasised the importance of prioritising negotiations aimed at preventing future pandemics during his speech at the annual health assembly in Geneva. Despite the WHO’s declaration … Read more

WHO Recommends Against Use Of Non-Sugar Sweeteners To Control Body Weight, Reduce NCD Risk

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight, or to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases, in a newly released guideline. After a systematic review of evidence which suggests that the use of non-sugar sweeteners does not provide any long-term benefit in decreasing body fat … Read more

Monkeypox Is No Longer A Global Health Emergency: WHO

[ad_1] As of Thursday, the World Health Organization has announced that the monkeypox outbreak is no longer regarded as a global public health emergency. Following their meeting this week, the emergency committee for mpox at WHO advised discontinuing the emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus concurred with the committee’s evaluation. “Almost 90% fewer mpox cases … Read more

WHO Issues Alert Over ‘Contaminated’ Syrup Made By Indian Manufacturer, Company Responds

[ad_1] The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday issued an alert over a ‘contaminated’ syrup that is made and marketed by Indian Pharma Companies in Punjab and Haryana respectively. The UN body released a statement elaborating the usage of the syrup and what danger it poses to individuals who consume it. WHO also asked the … Read more