Centre for excellence hub to help world’s most tobacco dependent farmers
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World (FSFW) reinforced its commitment to help farmers…
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WHO urges Governments to stop subsidising tobacco farming
On World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) urges governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more…
FIFA and WHO extend collaboration to promote health through football
FIFA and WHO have agreed to extend their collaboration and to continue to use the power of football to promote…
Innovative tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks
Innovative tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks in Victoria, Australia. Researchers have developed a surveillance system capable of detecting elevated risks…
Global network to detect and prevent infectious disease threat
WHO and partners are launching a global network to help protect people from infectious disease threats through the power of…
Preventing an mpox resurgence this summer
An mpox resurgence in the European region this spring and summer? To prevent that, key measures must continue. One year…
Leaving a lasting legacy with 15 Yemeni surgeons
Dr Shabnam Parkar is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at St George’s Hospital in Tooting. After many years treating children in…
First human trial of new Zika vaccine
The first participant has received a dose of a new Zika virus vaccine being trialled by the University of Liverpool…
Highest alcohol consumption in Europe
Highest alcohol consumption in Europe: Research by Abbeycarefoundation.com analysed World Health Organisation (WHO) data from across Europe to determine which…
Malaria vaccines need modern logistics
As we approach World Malaria Day on April 25, it is important to consider the issues and solutions in the…