Religion can play major role in tackling neglected tropical diseases
Leaders in churches, mosques and temples can raise awareness about NTDs and their health impact on populations, says study
How safe is your food. Not much it seems
Contaminated food leads to the death of 2 million people around the globe annually and is responsible for more than 200 types of diseases
Global warming can put billions at risk of malaria, dengue: Study
Policy makers should prepare appropriate strategies to build resilience to major mosquito-borne diseases in a warmer and more urbanised world, …
COVID-19: How Africa is coping despite fragile healthcare systems
Even as African countries are gearing to deal with the outbreak, experts say more needs to be done
COVID-19: WHO criticises India's blanket travel ban
Such measures in their own right will do nothing to protect individual states, says top WHO official to DTE query
WHO declares coronavirus outbreak as global health emergency
After Vietnam, Germany and Japan; US too confirms human-to-human transmission in their countries
World Malaria Report: Despite a dip in cases, India still one of the worst-hit countries
While Africa and India saw the maximum dip in malaria cases between 2017 and 2018, they still accounted for 85 per cent deaths
Inter-Parliamentary Union calls for Universal Health Coverage
The grouping of national parliaments passed a resolution to the effect in Belgrade, Serbia
WHO must play a decisive role in climate adaptation, says chief Tedros
The new director-general emphasised on health impacts of climate change as one of WHO's priorities
Low to moderate risk of Zika outbreak in Europe: WHO
The risk was assessed based on two factors—the likelihood of Zika virus spread and existing capacity to prevent transmission
India’s fruit and vegetable intake less than standard, finds study
Only 21.2 per cent Indians consume fruits and vegetables that are an essential source of phytonutrients
Few governments levy appropriate levels of tax on tobacco products, says WHO report
Evidence shows WHO’s recommendation to increase tax on tobacco products is the most effective way to curb its consumption
Looking back at 2020: The year we must not forget
Once upon a time there was no COVID-19; then came the last day of 2019. Exactly a year ago, on December 31, 2019, China flagged the threat with …
High levels of uranium in groundwater of eastern Karnataka’s 57 villages: Study
Uranium concentration in groundwater exceeded 30 μg/l, more than the WHO-prescribed limit, in 57 out of 73 villages
Traditional medicine classified for the first time
The World Health Organization classified traditional medicine in International Classification of Diseases (ICD -11), a system that allows …
Cutting antimicrobial use, promoting good farming practices can enhance farm productivity
A six-year study conducted by UK researchers showed that these steps can help increase milk yield and fertility parameters and drop clinical …
Health is about public leadership: WHO chief
Tedros Ghebreyesus asked member countries to approve an ambitious Budget at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva
Progress in SDG indicators still not up to the mark: WHO
The report also notes discrepancies in life expectancy among rich and poor nations, men and women and suggests five key actions to improve global …
WHO announces 'sweeping reforms'
New mission plan for triple-billion target and SDGs, says UN's public health agency
WHO slams tobacco industry for interference in cessation efforts
The UN public health agency warned its member countries to not fall for such firms’ campaigns that are to manipulate the perception of …
World’s first malaria vaccine ready for rollout in sub-Saharan Africa
RTS, S is the first malaria vaccine to successfully complete pivotal phase three testing
Chikungunya grips national capital
The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme has reported chikungunya cases from other regions too, such as Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh …
Zoonotic diseases: interview with Sarman Singh of AIIMS
A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be spread from animals to humans. Scientists estimate that more than six out of every 10 infectious …
Strengthening adaptation must to protect human health in face of climate change
During the Second Global Conference on Health & Climate, participants warned that without adequate mitigation and adaptation, climate change …
WHO: More investments needed in Africa to control, eliminate neglected tropical diseases
Around 400 million people in the region are still affected; 99 million in 26 countries at risk of not receiving treatment