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Published on 14:24 GMT

Turkmenistan strengthens national capacity to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 24 October 2026 – The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, is supporting national efforts to strengthen preparedness for public health emergencies …

Source: News Central Asia - Pending
Published on 10:55 GMT

WHO highlights Lesotho’s progress

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has noted Lesotho’s significant progress in strengthening health systems, advancing health security, and fostering strategic partnerships to support universal health coverage using primary health care platform. It its …

Source: The Reporter - Pending
Published on 17:49 GMT

Ramp up health worker recruitment

Our healthcare system cannot provide quality services with inadequate healthcare workers to meet patients’ needs. Despite an increase in the number of doctors, nurses and midwives in recent years, the country remains far below the World Health Organisation …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on 18:41 GMT

Over 100 yrs of BCG: Why is Tuberculosis still here?

______________ OPINION By Dr Ludoviko Zirimenya According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 10.7 million people developed Tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, and 1.23 million died from the disease in 2024. As a doctor who previously worked in …

Source: NewVision - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 22, 2026

World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia and Plan International Ethiopia champion girls’ leadership through Girls ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia Country Office, in partnership with Plan International Ethiopia, hosted Ms. Timrhabiruk Mulugeta as the symbolic WHO Representative for a Day as part of the global Girls Takeover 2026 (#ChangeHerForecast) …

Source: Africa.com - Center-left
Published on 05:25 GMT

WHO Meets Parliament to Discuss Future of Queen Mamohato Hospital

WHO Meets Parliament to Discuss Future of Queen Mamohato Hospital Maseru The future of Lesotho’s main referral hospital, Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH), came under the spotlight this week as the World Health Organization (WHO) held high-level …

Source: Lesotho Tribune - Neutral
Published on 04:58 GMT

In WHO global pulse survey, 90% of countries report disruptions to essential health services since COVID-19 pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) today published a first indicative survey on the impact of COVID-19 on health systems based on 105 countries’ reports. Data collected from five regions over the period from March to June 2020 illustrate that almost every …

Source: Africa Global Village - Indeterminate
Published on 05:07 GMT

Ebola: Test Of A Weak Health System

On October 20, 2014, the World Health Organisation declared Nigeria free of Ebola, turning a near-catastrophe in Lagos into a case study for the world. Twelve years later, on the same date, the federal government confirmed that the virus had returned, this …

Source: Leadership - Neutral
Published on 14:22 GMT

Ebola cases in Kenya and Nigeria raise concern in Uganda

The first confirmed Ebola patients in Kenya and Nigeria may have crossed paths at Uganda's Entebbe International Airport, according to African health officials, as new information from Switzerland contradicts Uganda's account of the Nigerian …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on 17:16 GMT

Plague risks in Russia and a dangerous delay on WHO pandemic agreement | Letters

Your editorial on the silence from Siberia after a worker died at a plague research institute there is right that the lack of information is the real worry (The Guardian view on plague in Russia: what is most worrying is the lack of information, 18 October …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 15:57 GMT

‘Extremely disappointed’: WA government seeks reimbursement from Deloitte over flawed university report

The Western Australian government has said it is “extremely disappointed” and is seeking an “expedited” cost recovery from Deloitte after errors were discovered in a report on a potential university merger, including AI-hallucinated references and hundreds …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 14:41 GMT

New COVID-19 Law Lab to provide vital legal information and support for the global COVID-19 response

Launching today, the COVID-19 Law Lab initiative gathers and shares legal documents from over 190 countries across the world to help states establish and implement strong legal frameworks to manage the pandemic. The goal is to ensure that laws protect the …

Source: Africa Global Village - Indeterminate
Published on 00:37 GMT

Understanding Uganda’s mental health crisis | TALK OF THE NATION

As the world marks Mental Health Month, the scale of the crisis remains a concern, with the World Health Organization estimating that one in every eight people globally, or approximately 1.2 billion people, lives with a mental disorder. In Africa, nearly …

Source: NTV Uganda - Neutral
Published on 12:45 GMT

Just Two Drinks a Day May Be Far Riskier Than You Think

Even alcohol consumption that many Americans would describe as moderate may carry significant health risks, including a greater likelihood of premature death, disability, cancer, and heart disease. That is the conclusion of a new study published in the …

Source: ScienceDaily - Neutral
Published on 00:10 GMT

First WHO report details devastating impact of hypertension and ways to stop it

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against this silent killer. The report shows approximately 4 out of every 5 …

Source: Africa Global Village - Indeterminate
Published on 16:27 GMT

The Invisible Layer: Electromagnetic Exposure and Human Health in the Built Environment

We’ve learned to recognize what makes a space feel good. Natural light, fresh air, materiality, and connection to nature have become essential ingredients in how we shape healthier environments. These elements are now widely understood, measured, and …

Source: Global Wellness Institute - Neutral
Published on 15:28 GMT

11 hospitals recognised under Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative

Oct 25, 2026 News …three other facilities receive Certificates of Commitment (Kaieteur News) – Eleven hospitals across Guyana were on Friday recognised by the Ministry of Health for their participation and achievements under Phase Two of the Baby-Friendly …

Source: Kaieteur News - Indeterminate
Published on 18:51 GMT

Mental Health: The Teacher Who Cycles Against the “Darkness”

On World Mental Health Day, 26 takes a closer look at the emotional challenges men face in Las Tunas. It’s 5:00 a.m. Las Tunas smells of freshly brewed coffee and burning charcoal —and both are often a luxury. The teacher doesn’t need an alarm clock: his …

Source: Periódico 26 - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 17:51 GMT

Doctors Confess: These 7 Sexual Health Myths Are Putting Women at Risk

Woman’s World has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If we could be a fly on the wall at a sexual health clinic, we’d hear the same questions come up again and again—questions patients …

Source: Woman's World - Pending

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 09:36 GMT

DR Congo Launches New Ebola Vaccine Trial as Outbreak Spreads

(MENAFN) Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have begun testing a new Ebola vaccine as efforts to contain a rapidly spreading outbreak continue, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced Friday. The first volunteers enrolled in the …

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 09:40 GMT

DRC Launches Ebola Vaccine Trial as Cases Surpass 9,700

(MENAFN) Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have begun testing a new Ebola vaccine as the fast-moving epidemic continues to defy containment, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The first volunteers in the trial, called Tumaini, a …

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 06:49 GMT

Yemen Escalation Claims Thousands of Lives, Injuries Since August

(MENAFN) At least 1,574 people have died and another 6,939 have been wounded in Yemen since a new wave of military escalation began in August, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The UN health agency reported a total of 8,513 casualties from …

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Published on October 22, 2026 - 15:23 GMT

Ebola Surges: 75.8 Percent of DRC Zones Still Active, Cases Near 10,000

(MENAFN) Ebola is still spreading in more than three-quarters of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s affected health zones, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Africa regional office warned in a situation report issued Wednesday. The cumulative caseload …

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Shalaan Umar is America’s Top Young Innovator 2026 as Young Inventors Earn Global Recognition for Breakthrough ...

Dallas, TX, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shalaan Umar has been named America’s Top Young Innovator 2026, earning one of the highest distinctions in the annual innovation competition that recognizes exceptional young minds developing original solutions …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Statement on nuclear weapons to the UN General Assembly's First Committee

Mr. Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, The risk of use of nuclear weapons is at its highest in decades. We are alarmed by this evolution and by the lack of an urgent and focused collective response from the international community. This is the …

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Published on October 21, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

WHO Warns Disadvantaged Communities Face Greater Chronic Disease Risks

(MENAFN) People with lower incomes and limited education are more vulnerable to certain chronic illnesses and encounter greater obstacles in accessing diagnosis and treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday. In its first worldwide …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Smart Fertility Tracker Wearable Market Growth Forecast at 15.5% CAGR: Trends and Insights

The Business Research Company's Smart Fertility Tracker Wearable Market Growth Forecast at 15.5% CAGR: Trends and Insights LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The smart fertility tracker …

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Published on October 25, 2026 - 18:27 GMT

eMudhra Assures Continued Service and Commitment to Customers in the Philippines

eMudhra Limited (NSE:EMUDHRA) MANILA, PHILIPPINES, October 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eMudhra today assured that its services and customer operations in the Philippines remain unaffected by the recently disclosed security incident involving a …

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Published on October 25, 2026 - 17:35 GMT

TEN PROJECTS FROM SIX LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES WIN PREMIOS VERDES 2026 FOR THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Selected from 2,087 entries, the winners address water scarcity, biodiversity loss and other environmental and social challenges. CUENCA, ECUADOR, October 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten projects from Colombia, Perú, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, …

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Published on October 25, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

Enrique Acosta Gonzalez Wins 'Podcaster of the Year' at Influencer Magazine Awards 2026

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, U.S. Navy veteran, executive leadership coach and multi-award-winning podcast host, has been awarded Podcaster of the Year at the Influencer Magazine Awards ( …

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Published on October 25, 2026 - 06:45 GMT

Prof. Shabnam Delfani Wins 'International Recognition Award' at Influencer Magazine Awards 2026

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prof. Dr. Shabnam (Shery) Delfani, internationally recognised environmental scientist, professor and geopolitical analyst, has been awarded the International Recognition Award at the …

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

Global Security & Technology Summit Unveils Month-Long Program in Riyadh

Program includes GSTS Month (Nov 1-30) across 13 Saudi regions, the SAIF innovation fair (Nov 24-26) and the main Summit (Dec 18-20, 2026) RIYADH, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Organizing Committee of the Global …

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Flagstaff Celebrates 25th Anniversary as the World's First International Dark Sky City

The 2001 designation launched the International Dark Sky Places program, which now protects 277 places on six continents TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks the 25th anniversary of Flagstaff's …

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 23:23 GMT

United Nations Day: Building the capabilities for a changing world

UNICLI is more than institutional change. It is an opportunity to rethink how the United Nations supports learning, capability development, and institutional transformation to navigate complexity, drive innovation, and achieve results. By bringing together …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 23:28 GMT

International Medical Aid Brings Global Health Education to the 2026 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference

IMA participated in the Pre-Health Fair and presented a workshop on cultural awareness, appropriate student roles and responsible clinical learning abroad. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We met future …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:45 GMT

The Global Space Infrastructure As A Service Market Is Projected to Grow at a 14.8% CAGR Throughout the Forecast Period

The Business Research Company's Space Infrastructure As A Service Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The space …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:45 GMT

Spatial Computing Headset and Platform Market to Reach $26.81 Billion by 2030, Growing at a 25.6% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Spatial Computing Headset And Platform Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The spatial …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

The Spatial Audio and Immersive Sound Technology Market Outlook Improves Driven by Increasing Worldwide Demand

The Business Research Company's Spatial Audio And Immersive Sound Technology Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Global Space Test Services Market Expected to Surpass $8.02 Billion by 2030

The Business Research Company's Space Test Services Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The space test services sector …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

The Space Digital Mission Engineering Platform Market is Projected to Hit $3.99 Billion by 2030

The Business Research Company's Space Digital Mission Engineering Platform Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The rapid …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Outlook for the Space Mining Market to 2030: Size, CAGR, Trends, and Forecast Analysis

The Business Research Company's Space Mining Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The emerging field of space mining is …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

The Space Life Support Systems Market is Growing Rapidly and is Projected to Reach $5.66 Billion by 2030

The Business Research Company's Space Life Support Systems Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The space life support …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Global Space Power Electronics Market Set for Rapid Growth, According to The Business Research Company

The Business Research Company's Space Power Electronics Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The space power electronics …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Space Qualified Diodes Market Report Details Key Segments, Regional Developments, and Leading Competitors

The Business Research Company's Space Qualified Diodes Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The space qualified diodes …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

The Spatial Computing & Mixed Reality Headset Market Is Projected to Grow to $24.84 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 22.3%

The Business Research Company's Spatial Computing And Mixed Reality Headset Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

The Specialized Semiconductor Market is Projected to Reach $212.45 Billion by 2030 Driven by Robust Industry Expansion

The Business Research Company's Specialized Semiconductor Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The specialized …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

PESA MARKS 5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH $20,000 SICKLE CELL IMPACT INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ADEKUNLE GOLD FOUNDATION

Pesa commits $20,000 to empower global sickle cell organizations in Nigeria, Canada, Ghana, and the UK as part of its 5th anniversary celebrations. LAGOS, NIGERIA, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global financial platform Pesa has …

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