A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report sheds light on the escalating global obesity crisis, revealing a staggering increase that has more than doubled since 1990. The Lancet Medical Journal’s […]
Morocco to Host International Conference on Public Health in Africa in 2024
Morocco has been chosen as the host for the fourth International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) scheduled for 2024. The announcement was made by Dr Jean Kaseya, Director […]
WADA, WHO signs MOU to Address Anti-Doping in Sports
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have joined hands through a historic four-year memorandum of understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to facilitate cooperation and information […]
The Global Effects of Malaria: A Persistent Public Health Challenge
By Tomilayo Fadairo Malaria, caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes, has plagued humanity for centuries. Despite significant progress in prevention and treatment, […]
Four out of Five People with Hypertension Not Adequately Treated – WHO Report
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its inaugural report on the worldwide consequences of high blood pressure on Tuesday. The report underscores that nearly four out of every five individuals […]
UNICEF Report: 333 Million Children Worldwide in Extreme Poverty
A recent joint report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Bank highlights the persisting global issue of extreme child poverty, affecting a staggering 333 million children […]
Africa Climate Summit kicks off in Kenya
The inaugural African Climate Summit, led by President William Ruto of Kenya, is set to begin at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. This prestigious event unites 24 Heads […]
Legionnaires Outbreak in Poland: Death Toll Rises to 5
The death toll in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Rzeszow, southeast Poland, has reached five, with local authorities intensifying efforts to pinpoint the contamination source. A recent victim, a 79-year-old […]
