Tag: WHO
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WHO Approves First Child-Friendly Primaquine to Treat Malaria Relapse
Overview: A historic step in pediatric malaria care The World Health Organization has approved the first-ever child-friendly primaquine tablets for treating malaria relapse in children, marking a significant milestone in the global fight against malaria. This development, backed by collaboration between Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) and Fosun Pharma with funding and strategic support from…
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WHO Approves First Child-Friendly Primaquine Tablets to Fight Malaria Relapses
Groundbreaking approval for pediatric malaria treatment The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first-ever child-friendly primaquine tablets designed to treat relapse-causing malaria in children. This milestone, made possible through collaboration between Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), Fosun Pharma, and support from Unitaid, marks a significant step toward safer, more effective malaria elimination strategies for…
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WHO Approves First Child-Friendly Paediatric Primaquine to Tackle Malaria Relapse
Global milestone in malaria elimination The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first-ever child-friendly paediatric primaquine tablets, marking a significant advance in the fight against malaria relapse in children. This development promises safer, easier dosing for young patients and strengthens malaria elimination strategies in endemic regions. What makes the new tablets different? Traditionally, primaquine…
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Global Health Alarm: WHO Staff Cuts Could Leave World Less Healthy and Safe
Introduction: A Global Health Organization Shrinks The World Health Organization (WHO) announced plans to reduce its workforce by more than 2,000 posts, a move equivalent to nearly a quarter of its staff. As health systems around the world grapple with ongoing challenges—from infectious disease threats to non-communicable diseases and health emergencies—the prospect of a leaner…
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Huge WHO Job Cuts: Implications for Global Health Security and Safety
Overview: A Global Health Agency Shrinks Its Ranks The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans that will reduce its staff by more than 2,000 positions, equating to roughly a quarter of its global workforce. Officials say the reductions are part of restructuring efforts aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs, but public health experts…
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WHO staff cuts threaten global health and safety worldwide
Overview: A historic reduction in WHO staffing The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to trim its workforce by 2,371 posts, representing nearly a quarter of its global staff. Government officials say the measure is part of a broader effort to streamline operations, control costs, and recalibrate priorities in a shifting global health landscape.…
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New Research Shows Exercise Is Six Times More Effective Than Walking for Health
New Findings Spotlight the Power of Structured Exercise Groundbreaking research published recently suggests that regular structured exercise is six times more effective than walking when it comes to improving a range of health outcomes. The revelation arrives at a moment when a World Health Organization (WHO) report highlights that nearly 1.8 billion adults worldwide are…
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New Research Finds Exercise Six Times More Effective Than Walking for Health
New research reveals a powerful edge: exercise six times more effective than walking A recent wave of scientific findings is reshaping how we think about daily movement. While walking remains a popular and accessible form of activity, new research suggests that structured exercise can be six times more effective at delivering health benefits. This conclusion…
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COP30 Spotlight: Health as the Frontline of the Climate Crisis and a $300 Million Push for Solutions
COP30 Elevates Health as a Core Climate Priority As COP30 unfolds, a defining thread has emerged: the climate crisis is a health crisis. A joint special report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Brazilian government paints a sobering picture of how rising temperatures, extreme weather, and environmental degradation threaten global health systems. The…
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COP30 Health Crisis: WHO Warns, $300M Pledged for Solutions
Executive Summary: Health Takes Center Stage at COP30 The COP30 summit is underscoring a stark reality: climate change is not just an environmental threat—it’s a health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Brazilian government and other partners, has released a special report highlighting the direct and indirect health impacts of a…