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 top global health stories from 2024 - The World Economic …
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 …
WHO warns about new variant: Top health stories this week
Dec 7, 2022 · Top stories in health this week: A drop in COVID alertness could trigger new variant, WHO warns; US witnesses highest flu hospitalizations in a decade and almost 1 million stillbirths can be attributed to air pollution, a new study finds.
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.
Discover this week's must-read health stories | World Economic …
Oct 25, 2024 · 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 integrating health into negotiation streams and raising awareness of the health impacts of climate change.
The world needs 6 million new nurses by 2030 - The World …
Jul 22, 2020 · That's the message from a World Health Organization (WHO) report which says that nearly 6 million more nurses will be needed by 2030 to deliver the higher standards of healthcare needed once the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
COVID-19: Top news stories about the coronavirus pandemic on …
Nov 23, 2021 · COVID-19 top news stories: US issues new travel warnings as infection rates surge in Europe; Pfizer reports its vaccine provides strong and long-term protection for adolescents; Expert panel calls for billions in new funding for the World Health Organization.
World Health Day: 8 trends shaping global healthcare
Apr 5, 2023 · World Health Day: From inflation and worker burnout to AI-assisted diagnosis and precision medicine, global healthcare is being shaped by many trends right now.
How business can lead a response to the mental health crisis
Jun 20, 2024 · Roughly 15% of the global working-age population suffers from mental illness according to the World Health Organization, affecting not just individual lives and relationships, but also the world of work. Depression and anxiety cost the global economy approximately $1 trillion – or 12 billion days of lost work – each year.
Concern over bird flu spread and other top health stories | World ...
Apr 24, 2024 · Top health news: WHO warns on bird flu risk; health-harming heat stress rising in Europe; AI model ‘almost matches experts’ in assessing eye conditions.