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.
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.
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.
Mpox cases continue to spread and other health news to read
Nov 7, 2024 · Mpox was declared a global health emergency in August by the World Health Organization (WHO). Central Africa has been hardest hit and accounts for 85.7% of cases and 99.5% of deaths on the continent. The new strain, first detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo and known as clade lb, has also been detected in Sweden, Germany and the UK.
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.
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 ...
Why is the world now facing a medical recruitment crisis?
Jan 9, 2023 · This medical recruitment and retention crisis prompted the creation of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030 in 2016, which led to a 29% growth in the health workforce to 65 million by 2020.
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 ...
How is the World Health Organization funded? - The World …
Apr 15, 2020 · The World Health Organization's biggest donor, the US, has halted funding. UN chief said now is "not the time" to cut funds. US president Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would halt funding to the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, while his administration reviews the WHO's response to the global crisis.
WHO's 10 most urgent health challenges for the 2020s - World …
Feb 17, 2020 · Health workers are in short supply the world over. Sustainable health and social care systems depend on well-paid and properly trained staff who can deliver quality care. WHO research predicts that by 2030, there will be a shortfall of 18 million health workers, mostly in low- and middle-income countries.