Tag: World Health Organisation (W.H.O)

WHO clears administration of dengue vaccines on areas with high dengue rates

MANILA, April 19 – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Department of Health (DOH) address fears and uncertainties as the WHO Strategic Group of Experts (SAGE) released its recommendation to administer the world’s first dengue vaccine. WHO SAGE is the principal advisory group to WHO for vaccines and immunization. It is charged with advising WHO on overall global vaccination policies and strategies, ranging from vaccines and technology, research and development, to delivery of vaccination […]

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Diabetes cases reach 422 million as poorer countries see steep rises

Reuters – The number of adults with diabetes has quadrupled worldwide in under four decades to 422 million, and the condition is fast becoming a major problem in poorer countries, a World Health Organization study released on Wednesday (April 6) showed. In one of the largest studies to date of diabetes trends, the researchers said ageing populations and rising levels of obesity across the world mean diabetes is becoming “a defining issue for global public […]

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