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WHO warns of ‘alarming’ rise in e-cigarette addiction among children

The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over what it calls a new and “alarming” wave of nicotine addiction driven by e-cigarettes, estimating that at least 15 million children aged 13 to 15 around the world now use them. According to the UN health agency, the vaping industry......

WHO denies any proven link between paracetamol, vaccines and autism

The World Health Organization (WHO) affirmed on Tuesday that there is no proven link between paracetamol and autism and reiterated that vaccines do not cause the disorder, despite recent claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump had warned against the use of paracetamol during pregnancy,......

WHO report highlights Europe’s growing reliance on foreign-trained doctors

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe is facing a severe shortage of healthcare workers, pushing many countries to increasingly depend on doctors and nurses trained abroad. According to the latest WHO Europe report, the number of foreign-trained doctors working in the region rose......

Burkina Faso steps up efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality

Ouagadougou, August 10, 2025 — The government of Burkina Faso has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and neonatal health, with a clear objective: reduce maternal mortality to below 70 deaths per 100,000 live births — the global target set by the Sustainable Development Goals......

Guterres condemns use of hunger as a weapon amid Gaza and Sudan conflicts

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has strongly denounced the use of hunger as a weapon of war, highlighting its devastating impact in conflict zones such as Gaza and Sudan. Speaking at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) held in Ethiopia on Monday, July......

WHO chief urges Israel to show compassion for Gaza

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization (WHO), has called on Israel to show mercy toward Gaza by ending the ongoing conflict and halting the systematic destruction of the Palestinian territory’s healthcare infrastructure. After more than two and a half months of a complete......

National campaign launched to promote the importance of prenatal care

In line with the implementation of the 2023-2027 communication strategy for social and behavioral change developed by the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, a national communication campaign highlighting the significance......

Record number of pilgrims perform Hajj and Umrah in 2024

Nearly 18.5 million individuals completed the Hajj and Umrah in 2024, as reported by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This impressive figure is attributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing capacity, developing airports, expanding transportation networks, and implementing technological systems......

U.S. Seeks Leadership in WHO Reform amid Exit Plans

The Trump administration has been exploring significant reforms within the World Health Organization (WHO), including advocating for an American to lead the agency, as a condition for continued U.S. membership. According to sources familiar with the discussions and a proposal document, the plan was presented......