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Uganda Strengthens District-Level Readiness as World Health Organization (WHO) Boosts Support for Public Health ...

As Uganda continues to grapple with recurrent public health emergencies driven by epidemic-prone diseases and climate-related disasters, a new wave of strengthened district-level preparedness is emerging, thanks to sustained technical support from the …

World Health Organization (WHO) joins the Ministry of Health and Wellness in the Sensitization March against cancer

WHO Representative, Dr Abdou Salam Gueye, joins the Health Minister, Honorable Anil Kumar Bacchoo in the sensitization march on 3 February 2025 to commemorate World Cancer Day. The Junior Minister of Health and Wellness, Honourable Anishta Babooram, Junior …

Professors discuss implications of US withdrawing from World Health Organization

The United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization on Jan. 22, marking the end of its 78-year membership. The United Nations agency – established in 1948 – encourages international collaboration to achieve the “highest attainable …

Us Exit From The World Health Organization Marks A New Era In Global Health

The U.S. departure from the World Health Organization became official in late January 2026, according to the Trump administration – a year after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on inauguration day of his second term declaring that he was …

East Africa generally accounts for more than two-thirds of global cases according to the World Health Organization

Loneliness at work matters more than we think

As loneliness reaches epidemic levels worldwide, work has become one of the main settings where connection is either strengthened or lost. In 2023, Vivek Murthy, the former surgeon general of the United States, labelled loneliness an “epidemic,” warning …

Women’s control over fertility is linked to education, money and digital access – study of 16 African countries

Many married women in sub-Saharan Africa don’t have the freedom to make decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Global data show that only 37% of women in the region aged 15-49 can make their own informed decisions about sexual relations, …

For women who live on the margins, health care is often out of reach. Here’s how we can build a bridge to access

Most Canadians either know personally or are aware that getting an appointment with a family doctor can be difficult. Across the country, it’s estimated that 6.5 million people do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner they see regularly. For women …

‘Coca leaf is life itself’: Andean growers’ hopes fade as WHO upholds global ban

For thousands of years, Andean people living around what is now the town of Coripata, east of La Paz, Bolivia, have used coca leaves to relieve fatigue, hunger and altitude sickness (known as soroche), as well as to treat headaches and digestive problems. …

Uncertainty on the streets over Nigeria's sachet alcohol ban

It's a hot early afternoon on a tree-lined street in FESTAC town, a popular residential estate in Lagos. People take shelter in the shade beside a local restaurant. Cash vendors work the curb near a major hotel, and at a roadside kiosk, two Seaman' …

Israeli court blocks life-saving cancer care for boy, 5, due to his Gaza address

An Israeli court has rejected an appeal to allow a five-year-old Palestinian boy with an aggressive form of cancer to enter Israel for life-saving treatment, citing a government policy that bars residents registered in Gaza from crossing the border, even …

Traditional food could help reverse Nepal’s ‘diabetes epidemic’, studies suggest

A return to the traditional lentil and rice dishes that have nourished generations of Nepalis could save them from a diabetes epidemic prompted by the influx of western junk foods, doctors have said. In a country where one in five of those over 40 has type …

<![CDATA[Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndromes: Listening to the Patient and Taking It Slow]]>

As the article by Badre et al made clear, the issue of antidepressant withdrawal syndromes is undergoing renewed scrutiny by patients, psychiatrists, and other prescribing clinicians. In this article, we aim to put this issue into the broader context of …

Government publishes misleading information about the dangers of sunbeds

When announcing proposals for stricter sunbed rules last month, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) claimed that they are “as dangerous as smoking”. This is not supported by the evidence the department used. It’s also misleading, according to …

UK loses measles elimination status amid sustained assault on public health

In January, the UK lost its measles elimination status, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed. Based on data from 2024, the highly infectious and potentially deadly virus is circulating in the population. WHO recommends at least 95 percent of …

UN partners warns of escalating attacks on civilians and health facilities across Sudan

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says drone strikes near the Sudan–Chad border caused heavy civilian casualties, killing six people and leaving four others to later die from their wounds. The attacks injured 29 people, who …

Rebalancing the Scale: Increasing Climate Resilience Through Social Protection in SWANA

Introduction Climate change is first and foremost a profound revealer of inequalities and failures in social protection systems. It disproportionately impacts communities that lack resources and protection and often depend on ecosystem products and …

Experts Warn Mental Health Counseling Needed Across the Country as War Crimes Court Planning Gets Underway

Seidu Swaray of Liberian Association of Psychological Services conducts a violence prevention workshop in Monrovia By Gloria Wleh with New Narratives SINJE, Grand Cape Mount County – Asata’s war experience would make anyone cry. In 1996, when she was 22 …

Inside Ukraine’s Underground Maternity Wards

Curled up on her side, Anastasiia smiles at her midwife, Karina, as she rests between contractions. Her labor had begun slowly the night before, but now 24-year-old Nastia has traded her clothes for a blue paper gown and settled into the room where she …

The London Archives Modernizes Collection Management with Soutron Global

A 20-Year Evolution from Archive Management Software to Cultural Asset Management and Digital Preservation SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Soutron Global, an internationally recognized SaaS provider of …

Hindustan Fuel and Energy Private Limited (HFEPL) Rapidly Rises as a Major Force in Global EN590 Diesel Trade

The company is rapidly gaining recognition across global fuel corridors for its compliance-first approach to EN590 diesel trade. NEW DELHI, INDIA, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- India-based Hindustan Fuel and Energy Private Limited (HFEPL) is …

In-Depth Analysis of the Bath Bomb Market: Key Opportunities and Challenges

The Business Research Company's Bath Bomb Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The bath bomb market has captured …

Biopolymers Market Analysis Report 2026: Major Trends, Growth Factors, and Forecast Overview

The Business Research Company's Biopolymers Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global biopolymers market is …

Stearic Acid Industry Analysis: Market Competition and Growth Outlook

The Business Research Company's Stearic Acid Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An Overview of the Stearic Acid …

The Low-Density Polyethylene Market is projected to attain a value of US $93.36 billion by 2030.

The Business Research Company's The Low-Density Polyethylene Market is projected to attain a value of US $93.36 billion by 2030. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The low-density …

Analysis Report on Fuel Ethanol Market Size, Share, and Trends by Product

The Business Research Company’s Fuel Ethanol Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fuel ethanol industry has been experiencing …

The Glyphosate Market is Projected to Expand at a CAGR of 8.9% Until 2030: Industry Analysis

The Business Research Company’s Glyphosate Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The glyphosate market has witnessed significant …

The Carbon Black Market is projected to grow to USD 30.84 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 8.5%

The Business Research Company's Carbon Black Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The carbon black market has witnessed …

The Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers Market is projected to achieve a value of US $1.45 billion by 2030.

The Business Research Company's Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The calcium …

Household Cleaning Products Market Report: Analysis of Competition and Future Outlook

The Business Research Company’s Household Cleaning Products Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Household cleaning products have …

Xylene Market Analysis: Industry Competition and Growth Outlook

The Business Research Company’s Xylene Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The xylene market has demonstrated steady …

Polyaluminum Chloride Market Expected to Expand at a 6.4% CAGR Until 2030: Industry Analysis

The Business Research Company's Polyaluminum Chloride Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The polyaluminum chloride market has …

Antifog Coatings Market Analysis: Competitive Overview and Future Outlook

The Business Research Company's Antifog Coatings Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The antifog coatings market is …

The Nitric Acid Market is projected to grow to $26.9 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 3.5%

The Business Research Company's The Nitric Acid Market is projected to grow to $26.9 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 3.5% LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The nitric acid market has been …

Trends and Analysis of the Hand Wash Market by Application, Industry, Region, and Segment with Forecasts up to 2030

The Business Research Company’s Hand Wash Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The hand wash market has witnessed significant …

Cellulase Market Projected to Reach $3.32 Billion by 2030 with a 7.5% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Cellulase Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The cellulase market is gaining significant …

Release Agents Market Insights and Trends by Application, Industry, Region, and Segment Forecast through 2030

The Business Research Company's Release Agents Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The release agents market has seen …

Adhesives Market Overview and Insights by Application, Industry, Region, and Segment Projections through 2030

The Business Research Company's Adhesives Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The adhesives market growth has experienced …

Trends and Analysis of the Wood Adhesives Market by Application, Industry, Region, and Segment with Forecast to 2030

The Business Research Company’s Wood Adhesives Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wood adhesives market has been …