Yemen reports the highest burden of cholera globally
Yemen bears the highest burden of cholera globally. The country has experienced persistent cholera transmission for many years, including the largest outbreak – between 2017 and 2020 – recorded in recent history.
As of 1 December, Yemen had reported 249 900 suspected cases of cholera, with 861 associated deaths since the beginning of the year. This accounts for...
Need for Ongoing Investment in Infection Control
Nearly five years since COVID-19 was first reported, a new global report on infection prevention and control (IPC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows there has been slow progress in addressing critical gaps to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
A large proportion of HAIs can be prevented with improved IPC practices and basic water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, which are...
New Fund for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Formally Established
The new financial intermediary fund (FIF) for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) was officially established by...
Communicators have had to keep one step ahead of an ever-moving situation since the COVID-19 outbreak, playing a key role in supporting and reassuring...
Women's Day 2022: Here's How California Walnuts May Help you Achieve your Health Goals
Naaznin Hussein - Renowned Nutritionist, and Founder of Freedom Wellness Management
For...
WHO’s new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) comes into effect
The World Health Organization (WHO) Eleventh Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) has...
WHO prequalifies first monoclonal antibody - tocilizumab – to treat COVID-19
Aiming to increase access to recommended treatments for COVID-19, WHO today added tocilizumab, a...
Tonnes of COVID-19 health care waste expose urgent need to improve waste management systemsÂ
Tens of thousands of tonnes of extra medical waste from the...
WHO recommends two new drugs to treat COVID-19Â
WHO has recommended two new drugs for COVID-19, providing yet more options for treating the disease. The...
Enhancing Readiness for Omicron (B.1.1.529): Technical Brief and Priority Actions for Member States
Enhancing Readiness for Omicron (B.1.1.529): Technical Brief and Priority Actions for Member...
Rising infectious disease rates continue to drive ME&A clinical laboratory services, according to latest research
Managing the rise of infectious diseases and how they are...
Research: fear of stigma stopping employees from getting health benefits
A new survey conducted by Aetna International — which polled over 1000 workers in the...
