Tag: WHO
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WHO and Bayer Renew Pact to End Three Deadly NTDs
A renewed commitment to triage three deadly NTDs The World Health Organization (WHO) and Bayer AG have extended a long-standing collaboration aimed at accelerating the elimination of three deadly neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The renewed partnership continues Bayer’s free-of-charge drug donations and WHO’s technical leadership to help endemic countries scale up treatment, surveillance, and community…
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WHO and Bayer AG Extend Collaboration to Eliminate Three Deadly NTDs
Global Health Partnership Renewed to Tackle Deadly Neglected Tropical Diseases The World Health Organization (WHO) and Bayer AG have renewed a long-standing collaboration aimed at accelerating the elimination of three deadly neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by expanding free-of-charge treatment in endemic countries. This renewed commitment reinforces the critical role of pharmaceutical access, public health infrastructure,…
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Zambia Launches Malaria Vaccine to Protect Over Half a Million Children
Zambia Rolls Out Malaria Vaccine to Protect Thousands of Young Lives The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Health, formally launched the malaria vaccine R21/Matrix-M as part of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI). This landmark effort aims to shield more than 500,000 children aged 6 to 8 months in the…
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Nartatez Orders Heightened Health Measures for Cops Amid Flu Season
PNP Implements Stricter Health Protocols During Flu Season In response to an uptick in seasonal influenza cases, the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership directed all police units nationwide on Friday, October 17, to heighten health and safety measures. The move aims to protect police personnel and the communities they serve from the spread of flu-like…
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PNP Heightens Health Measures Amid Flu Season in Philippines
PNP Orders Heightened Health Measures as Flu Season Rises With seasonal influenza cases increasing in recent weeks, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Friday, October 17, that all police units nationwide should strengthen health and safety protocols. The move aims to protect police personnel and the communities they serve by reducing the risk of…
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PNP heightens health measures amid flu season
PNP Orders Heightened Health Measures Amid Flu Season In response to rising reports of seasonal flu, the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership on Friday directed all police units nationwide to intensify health and safety measures. The move aims to protect police personnel and the communities they serve, ensuring that officers remain healthy and capable of…
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Antibiotic Resistance: WHO Alarm and How to Check
Antibiotic Resistance: A Growing Global Challenge Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle medicines, are losing much of their punch. A new WHO report shows a troubling rise in antibiotic resistance between 2018 and 2023, with resistance up in more than 40% of monitored bacteria-antibiotic combinations. Infections that were once easily treatable are becoming stubborn, costly, and…
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Antibiotic Resistance: WHO Warns of Rapid Spread and What You Can Do
Introduction: A Quiet Crisis Gaining Ground Antibiotics transformed medicine, turning once-lethal infections into manageable illnesses. Yet a new WHO report warns that antibiotic resistance is rising rapidly, threatening to erase decades of medical progress. Between 2018 and 2023, resistance increased in more than 40% of monitored bacteria-antibiotic combinations. Infections that were easily treated just a…
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Feeling sick and antibiotics not working? WHO warns of quickly spiraling antibiotic resistance and how to check
The global alarm: antibiotic resistance is rising fast Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle medicines, are losing some of their power. A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report shows that between 2018 and 2023, resistance rose in more than 40% of monitored bacteria-antibiotic combinations. In practical terms, infections that were easy to treat are becoming stubborn,…
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What India Can Learn from Maldives’ Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Infections
Carving a path from Maldives to India On October 13, 2025, the World Health Organization confirmed that the Republic of Maldives became the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B. While Maldives’ population is small and geographically discreet, the core principles behind its achievement offer actionable lessons for India’s…