WHO declares loneliness a health threat, and other health stories ...
Nov 23, 2023 · The World Health Organization has declared loneliness a "pressing health threat", and has launched a new commission to foster social connection as a priority in all countries. The commission will analyze the relationship between social connection and health, and outline solutions to building social connections at scale.
The top global health stories from 2024 | World Economic Forum
Dec 17, 2024 · Health was a major focus in 2024, shaping global news and driving key discussions at the World Economic Forum. From climate change health impacts to the rise of antimicrobial resistance and improving health equity for …
5 innovations that are revolutionizing global healthcare | World ...
Feb 22, 2023 · Healthcare innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented scale, particularly in the digital sphere, the World Health Organization says. Advances such as artificial intelligence and gene editing are transforming the way diseases are detected and treated. Here are 5 innovations that are pushing boundaries in healthcare.
Discover this week's must-read health stories | World Economic …
Oct 25, 2024 · As COP29 approaches, this year in Baku, Azerbaijan, health is poised to play a significant role in climate discussions. In a recent webinar by the World Health Organization (WHO) and COP29 presidency, speakers highlighted the critical interconnection between climate change and health. Key objectives for this year’s conference focus on ...
Latest COVID-19 news from Monday's WHO briefing - The World …
Mar 9, 2020 · World Health Organization holds regular media briefing to update public on the COVID-19 outbreak. Streamed live at 17.00 CET on Monday 9 March. Global number of coronavirus infections has surpassed 100,000 but the spread can still be controlled. Countries with community transmission could consider closing schools, cancelling mass gatherings.
WHO warns about new variant: Top health stories this week
Dec 7, 2022 · A new report by the World Health Organization shows evidence of a higher risk of premature death and illness among many people with disabilities compared to others in society. The report shows that because of systemic and persistent health inequities, many people with disabilities face the risk of dying much earlier — even up to 20 years ...
The world needs 6 million new nurses by 2030 - The World …
Jul 22, 2020 · The World Health Organization says the need is most acute in poorer nations. But advanced economies also face shortages in the next decade. Investment in training and strengthening nurse leadership is key. Nations must close the gender gap for nurses with better pay and employment rights.
Health and healthcare at Davos 2024: What you need to know
Jan 14, 2024 · The women’s health gap equates to 75 million years of life lost due to poor health or early death per year, finds this Forum report in collaboration with the McKinsey Health Institute. But reducing this gap would help 3.9 billion women to live healthier lives – giving women an extra seven healthy days a year, on average, adding up to more ...
COVID-19: Top news stories about the coronavirus pandemic on …
Nov 23, 2021 · Earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) said European countries must work harder to prevent the coronavirus spreading further as deaths and new cases surge. Current transmission rates in 53 European countries are of "grave concern" and new cases are nearing record levels, exacerbated by the more transmissible Delta variant of ...
World Health Day: 8 trends shaping global healthcare
Apr 5, 2023 · As we approach World Health Day on 7 April, here are eight current global health and healthcare trends we need to contend with as we aim to transform systems to become more sustainable, resilient and equitable.