World Mental Health Day: COVID-19 pandemic has worsened our mindscape

Survey after survey from across the world have indicated that the pandemic is increasing mental health problems

HIV, TB, malaria prevalence will reduce with fewer inequalities in healthcare: WHO

A recent WHO report takes a look at 32 health indicators from 186 countries on HIV, TB and malaria, that kill 2 million annually  

Number of tobacco users continues to decrease globally: WHO

However, several countries are still not adequately implementing policies to help tobacco users to quit, the WHO said

WHO launches high impact plan to check malaria

The newly launched response, high burden to high impact, builds on the principle that no one should die from a disease that can be easily prevented

Depression, anxiety, trauma stress, bipolarity, schizophrenia: Unaccounted costs of conflicts

New estimates by WHO indicate the world has grossly underplayed the problem

Hydropower dams can harm coastal areas far downstream

A study in Mexico on four rivers finds that damming rivers has measurable negative ecologic and economic effects on coastal regions more …

WHO partners meet to find ways of improving global health

Over 150 representatives of member states, intergovernmental organisations, academic institutions, civil society, philanthropic foundations and …

Climate’s clear connect: Healthcare systems resilient to global warming are a challenge for Africa

Extreme weather events triggered by climate change are a drag on the capacity of Africa’s already-stretched healthcare systems 

Global warming: 400 million tonnes CO2 pumped to atmosphere a year from this source the world is blind to

Gas flared at oil and gas facilities is greater than EU’s total import from Russia and a key source of methane emission

World not on track to meet 2020 milestone for malaria control: WHO

Currently, less than one per cent of the global funds for health R&D investment are allocated to develop tools to fight malaria

Environmental regulators key to curb antimicrobial resistance

The environmental contribution to the spread of antimicrobial resistance is yet to receive due attention at global and regional levels

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

The architecture & landscape of Santiniketan embrace nature as primary educator

Through architecture and principles of conservation, Santiniketan exemplifies the benefits of living in harmony with nature

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, …

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

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 

New study finds loopholes in previous research on mass deworming

Mass deworming of school children is practised by countries that cannot afford expensive diagnosis, previous studies say

Civil society asks WTO members to raise concerns about ‘lop-sided’ Nairobi agreement

Organisations write letter calling on developing member nations to raise issue at General Council meet on Wednesday

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

Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa: Food Security in a Changing Environment

The purpose of this book is to document the effects of climate change on agriculture in Africa and to discuss strategies for adaptation to hotter …

Industrial Policy and the Transformation of the Colonial Economy in Africa: The Zambian Experience

This book offers an in-depth analysis of the role industrial policy can play in the transformation of African economies.

Low Carbon Energy in the Middle East and North Africa

This book explores the evolving roles of energy stakeholders and geopolitical considerations

International Women’s Day: 4 Black women who have advanced human rights

Their work has improved the health and welfare of women and girls, protected the environment and elevated the voices of the oppressed