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.
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.
The top global health stories from 2024 | World Economic Forum
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 …
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 · 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 ...
What is the World Health Organization, and what does it do?
Apr 17, 2020 · It was inagurated following the second world war on 7 April 1948 – a date now celebrated as World Health Day. The organization grew out the International Sanitary Conferences, which convened between 1851 and 1938 to combat diseases such as cholera, yellow fever and bubonic plague. Its self-proclaimed mission is the “attainment by all ...
World Health Day: 8 trends shaping global healthcare
Apr 5, 2023 · As we approach World Health Day on 7 April, here are eight current global health and healthcare trends we need to contend with as we aim to transform systems to become more sustainable, resilient and equitable.
How business can lead a response to the mental health crisis
Jun 20, 2024 · The World Economic Forum’s Healthy Workforces Initiative brings together over 50 global organizations from the public and private sector, academia and civil society improving the physical and mental health of employees, their families and their communities. The initiative aims to bring visibility to best practices, relevant measurements and ...
COVID-19: Top news stories about the coronavirus pandemic on …
Nov 23, 2021 · Earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) said European countries must work harder to prevent the coronavirus spreading further as deaths and new cases surge. Current transmission rates in 53 European countries are of "grave concern" and new cases are nearing record levels, exacerbated by the more transmissible Delta variant of ...
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.