Tag: WHO
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What India Can Learn from Maldives’ Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission
Introduction: A landmark in public health On October 13, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) validated the Republic of Maldives as the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This triple elimination marks a historic achievement: transmission from mothers to newborns for all three infections has fallen…
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What India Can Learn From Maldives’ Triple Elimination of Parent-to-Child Transmission
Introduction: A landmark achievement with global relevance On October 13, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated a historic milestone: the Republic of Maldives became the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This validation, endorsed by the WHO Director-General after rigorous review, marks the first time…
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Warning on Antibiotic Resistance: Australia Faces a Global Health Challenge on Its Doorstep
Australia on the Frontline of a Global Antibiotic Resistance Crisis The latest World Health Organization (WHO) Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report confirms a troubling trend: antibiotic-resistant infections are rising worldwide, with consequences that could touch billions of lives. In 2023, one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections showed resistance to standard antibiotic treatments. Between 2018 and…
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WHO urges Europe to tighten alcohol rules to fight cancer
Overview: WHO calls for tougher alcohol regulations in Europe The World Health Organization’s cancer research arm has released a handbook arguing that stricter alcohol rules would reduce cancer rates in Europe. While the recommendation is clear about the health benefits, it also acknowledges the political difficulty of implementing such measures in a region with strong…
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WHO Urges Europe to Tighten Alcohol Rules to Fight Cancer
Europe Faces a Clear Cancer Risk from Alcohol New guidance from the World Health Organization’s cancer research arm emphasizes that tougher alcohol rules could meaningfully reduce cancer rates in Europe. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) notes there is enough evidence to justify stronger policies, even as it acknowledges the political challenges of…
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Maldives Makes Historic Triple Elimination: EMTCT of Hepatitis B, HIV, and Syphilis Achieved
Overview: A landmark public health milestone The Maldives has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, joining its earlier EMTCT validations for HIV and syphilis since 2019. This makes the Maldives the world’s first country to achieve triple EMTCT, a feat that underscores the impact of…
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World Grapples with Surge in Drug-Resistant Superbugs, WHO Warns
Global Alarm Over Drug-Resistant Infections The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about a troubling surge in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, often referred to as superbugs. The agency says that resistance to standard treatments is on the rise worldwide, jeopardizing the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and turning everyday injuries and common infections into potential…
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WHO Warns of Soaring Drug-Resistant Superbugs and Looming Health Crisis
Overview: A Growing Threat from Drug-Resistant Infections The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning about a dramatic rise in drug-resistant bacterial infections. As antibiotics lose their effectiveness, routine injuries, common illnesses, and even routine medical procedures could become far riskier and more costly. The warning underscores a global health challenge that transcends borders,…
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Spread of drug-resistant superbugs surging, WHO warns
Global alarm over drug-resistant infections The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning about the rapid spread of drug-resistant bacterial infections, which threaten to undermine the effectiveness of life-saving treatments. According to the agency, a growing number of infections no longer respond to standard antibiotics, turning minor injuries and everyday illnesses into potentially deadly…
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WHO warns against three contaminated cough syrups in India after MP deaths
Global health alert: WHO identifies three contaminated cough syrups in India The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a health advisory after identifying three cough syrups in India that could pose serious risks to young children. The alert follows a spate of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh (MP) earlier this year, which were linked to…