In the lead-up to COP28, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community are sounding a clarion call for immediate action on the nexus of climate change and health. This concerted effort aims to thrust health considerations to the forefront of global discussions, compelling leaders and negotiators to recognize their responsibility in safeguarding … Read more
12 children with cancer or blood disorders have been evacuated from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan in an effort led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The initiative overcomes conflict-induced challenges to treatment and anticipates more evacuations, highlighting global collaboration and the right to essential healthcare.
A recent survey of American parents reveals a significant worry about their teenagers’ internet use. The study, involving about 1,000 moms and dads, illustrates concerns around cyberbullying, exposure to harmful content, and the potential for addiction due to excessive internet use among adolescents.
On March 29, 2007, Denis Okaka underwent an HIV test at an AAR Health Services (Uganda) Limited laboratory. The test results indicated he was HIV positive. Subsequently, he repeated the test three months later at the same laboratory, receiving another positive result without a copy of the findings.
In another concerning incident affecting girls’ schools in Kakamega, a mysterious disease has emerged, leading to the hospitalization of over 50 students across various health facilities in the county.