scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Saturday, November 1, 2025
TopicWorld Health Organisation

Topic: World Health Organisation

Covid erased a decade of steady uptick in global life expectancy, says WHO

WHO’s latest statistics showed that both global life expectancy & healthy life expectancy were pushed to 2012 levels between 2019 & 2021, with a drop of 1.8 years & 1.5 years, respectively.

Australia confirms its first human case of bird flu, says child was infected in India

Australia has not released any further information related to the case, but the Union home ministry is in touch with its government.

WHO announces second edition of Week of Quality training program for in vitro diagnostics

The Week of Quality for In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) will take place from 15 to 18 April 2024, with a virtual training program, said the World Health Organisation (WHO).

WHO recommends 2nd malaria vaccine — why Oxford-SII shot is likely to cost less, have wider reach

The R21 or Matrix-M vaccine has been developed by scientists at Oxford University & is the 2nd to receive WHO recommendation, after RTS,S or AS01 (brand name Mosquirix), approved in 2021.

WHO prepares for El Nino-linked spread of viral disease

The WHO chief also warned that climate change is fueling the breeding of mosquitoes, and incidence of dengue has already risen sharply in recent decades, particularly in the Americas.

WHO says ‘overstretched’ in response due to growing number of health emergencies globally

Professor Walid Ammar, chair of a committee reviewing the WHO's emergency response, said funding and staffing gaps were widening in the face of ever-increasing demands.

‘We will not go back to old cycle of panic’: WHO negotiates new rules to fight future pandemics

WHO already has binding rules known as International Health Regulations, which in 2005 set out countries' obligations where public health events have potential to cross borders.

Houseplants can boost your mental health. Here’s how to pick the right one

Research has linked houseplants to reduced stress, lower blood pressure and an improved state of mind. But which should you choose?

WHO Centre will usher in age of traditional medicine globally, says Modi

While laying the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Gujarat's Jamnagar, PM Modi further said it would also play a role in expanding the scope of yoga.

Possibility of new Covid variants really high, Omicron won’t be the last strain, WHO warns

WHO's Covid technical lead Maria Van Kerkhove in a briefing Tuesday described the new variants as 'wild card' & said that the UN body is tracking the virus in real time as it mutates.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.