Topic: WHO

One of the most dangerous consequences of a dog attack is the transfer of rabies—a life-altering but avoidable viral disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the first and most essential step after a dog bite is to wash the wound immedia

The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to champion breastfeeding as a cornerstone of public health. In its latest guidance, WHO reminds mothers that their own well-being directly impacts their babies especially during this critical week.

Breastfeeding promotes the mental health of mothers by encouraging bonding, promoting hormonal balance, and giving mothers a greater sense of connection during what can be a deeply vulnerable period.

As World Hepatitis Day 2025 is commemorated globally, the message is clear: viral hepatitis can be eliminated, but only if the world takes action. Tools are available to prevent and treat hepatitis.

According to WHO, more than 3 million people have lost their lives to drowning over the past decade, with the vast majority being children and young people. That means roughly 320,000 people drown every year—often in seconds, and without warning.

Iron supplements are only recommended if there is clear evidence of iron deficiency, as excess iron can be harmful to individuals with sickle cell disease. Blood transfusions may benefit women who have experienced severe symptoms in the past.

In Kenya, for instance, Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch has proposed an amendment to decriminalize suicide. This legislative change aims to reframe attempted suicide as a serious mental health issue, rather than a criminal offense, thereby encouraging individua

Annually celebrated on May 31, World No Tobacco Day informs the public about the dangers of tobacco use. This year’s theme is “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products.”

The United Nations (UN), in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO), has been campaigning for road safety during the Global Road Safety Week, which began on Monday, May 12, 2025, to Friday, May 14, 2025.

The WHO report warns that this shortage will severely undermine service delivery capacity and impede progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). While many countries have established laws to protect nurses in their work environments, few address ment

Dirty hands are a common source of various illnesses, including the common cold, influenza, and even skin infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye). That's why the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that hand hygiene, performed at the right times

To help in Malaria control, the WHO suggests innovative solutions which include partnerships. Secondly, new and effective anti-malarial drugs are needed. Other strategies include advancements in service delivery, diagnostics, insecticides, vaccines as wel

April 7 annually marks World Health Day, a date that also commemorates the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. This year’s World Health Day kicks off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health, titled “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful F

Preventing future outbreaks requires a dual approach when addressing zoonotic reservoirs in endemic regions and curbing human-to-human spread.

Wear a mask, wash your hands regularly with soap and running water, and maintain social distance were the new norms of 2020. Five years later, the scars are a reminder that the next pandemic is definitely a question of when, not if.

First championed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day serves as a catalyst to translate awareness into action, stimulate new commitments, and celebrate the collaboration between countries and global health partne

According to the WHO, for the global community, this could result in significant setbacks to progress in partnerships and investments in scientific advances that have been the cornerstone of good public health programming , including innovative diagnostic

The WHO's funding structure has come under scrutiny, particularly regarding the disproportionate contributions expected from the U.S. Compared to China, a nation with a population 300% larger than that of the U.S., the financial commitment appears inequit

"Most communities in Africa and especially Kenya are quite uninformed. They think it is witchcraft. Actually they think you've been bewitched"

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