Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) - The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday the level of microplastics in drinking-water is not yet…
7 years ago
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Global measles cases triple year-on-year: WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Measles cases nearly tripled globally during the first seven months of the year compared to the…
7 years ago
WHO says DRC Ebola outbreak not a ‘global’ emergency
By Ben Simon Agence France-Presse GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -- (AFP) The World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic…
7 years ago
More than 23 million people fall ill yearly in Europe due to contaminated food — WHO
(Eagle News) – More than 23 million people per year fall sick from eating contaminated food, with 4,700 losing their…
7 years ago
‘Burn-out’ is an ‘occupational phenomenon’ not disease: WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization said Tuesday that "burn-out" remains an "occupational phenomenon" that could lead…
7 years ago
Over 120 killed, nearly 600 wounded in Libya fighting: WHO
TRIPOLI, Libya (AFP) -- Fighting near Tripoli has killed 121 people and wounded 561 since strongman Khalifa Haftar launched…
7 years ago
WHO urges enforcement of tobacco ad bans at sporting events
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization called Thursday for better enforcement of bans on tobacco advertising at sporting…
7 years ago
World Health Organization lauds PHL for passage of Universal Health Care bill into law
(Eagle News) -- The World Health Organization lauded the Philippines for passing the Universal Health Care Law that seeks to…
7 years ago
WHO warns of ‘backsliding’ in measles fight as cases soar
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization warned Thursday that efforts to halt the spread of measles were "backsliding",…
7 years ago
WHO notes record number of people with measles in Europe in 2018, even with increased immunization
(Eagle News) -- The World Health Organization said that a “record number of people” were also affected by measles even…
7 years ago
Road accident deaths swell to 1.35 million each year: WHO
by Nina LARSON Agence France-Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Road accidents kill someone every 24 seconds, with a total of…
8 years ago
DOH warns public against “self-medication” and taking antibiotics without prescription
(Eagle News) -- The Department of Health has warned the public against "self-medication" especially with regard to taking antibiotics without…
8 years ago
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