Small states adopt action plan for health and climate crises
The 2023 Bridgetown Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health was launched to address some of the world’s deadliest diseases in Small Island Developing…
‘Fuel your health, not tobacco use’
The Ministry of Health & Wellness, (MOH), in collaboration with its agency the National Council on Drug Abuse and other partners, recently hosted a World…
Forgetfulness and health
Worsening memory loss that interferes with your daily life is not a normal part of aging. Memory lapses—like getting lost while driving on a familiar…
World Health Assembly continues discussions on health and climate change
Discussions on issues of importance to countries of the Americas continue at the 76th World Health Assembly, taking place this week (21-30 May) in Geneva,…
WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline recommending against the use of on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) to control body weight or reduce…
New study reveals HPV vaccine effects on cervical cancer
A single dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) is highly effective at preventing infections over three years, most likely lowering rates of cervical cancer…
World Immunization Week sees ‘big catch-up’ for vaccines
Under the banner of ‘The Big Catch Up’, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners will support countries to get back on track so that…
WHO releases new guide for age-friendly cities and communities
As population ageing and urbanization rapidly progress worldwide, making cities and communities more age-friendly is crucial to maximise the opportunities offered by longer life. A…
Nurses leaving workforce due to COVID-19 stress, survey finds
In the USA, about 100,000 registered nurses left the workplace due to the stresses of the COVID-19 Pandemic, according to the results of a recent…
One in six people globally affected by infertility says WHO
Large numbers of people are affected by infertility, according to a new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO). Around 17.5 per cent of…