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