UN releases emergency funds to help vulnerable countries fight coronavirus COVID-19
Announced yesterday (1 March 2020), the UN have contributed a large sum of money to countries with poor health care to help them combat the coronavirus.
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Lung cancer: quitting smoking regrows protective lung cells – new research
It’s never too late to quit smoking, as a new study reveals how cells can be replenished after giving up smoking, reducing the risk of developing cancer.
Tackle ‘unacceptable inequalities’ in cancer care, saving up to seven million lives, WHO urges
Today (4 February) marks World Cancer Day. But treatment needs serious improvement, especially in terms of the inequalities that have an impact on cancer care.
Haiti cholera outbreak ‘stopped in its tracks’
There have been no new cases of cholera in Haiti for a whole year, demonstrating a serious improvement in healthcare, adequate sanitation and clean water.
Are you in danger of catching the coronavirus? 5 questions answered
Amidst much uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus, people want to know if they are personally at risk. Here’s some important information.
End discrimination against women and children affected by leprosy
Following World Leprosy Day (26 January), the extremely unjust treatment of people suffering with leprosy has been brought into questioning.
UN health emergency committee to re-convene on global threat posed by China coronavirus
It’s yet to be decided whether a Public Health Emergency will be declared following the recent outbreak of a virus in China.
Healthcare’s a human right, not ‘a privilege for the rich’ UNAIDS argues at Davos
Quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone, despite economic inequalities. This is an issue being raised at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
Anxiety and depression: why doctors prescribe gardening not drugs
The healing power of nature should not be undermined and is arguably more desirable than medicine for mental health.
Urgent need for ‘immediate’ solutions to combat drug-resistant infections, warns WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) raises urgent warning about the threat of antimicrobial resistance.