World Health Organization

New Study Links Tanning Beds and Skin Cancer

Michael Santo — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:48:16 -0500

This likely falls under the category of "common sense." The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced on Tuesday that it has moved UV tanning beds to its highest cancer risk category: "carcinogenic to humans."

World Health Organization Raises Swine Flu Alert Level to 4

Michael Santo — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:16:41 -0500

On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the swine flu alert level to 4. Level 6 would mean a pandemic.

WHO Leader to Receive UNC Institute’s Public Service Award

fwvraleigh — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:29:46 -0500

Dr. Hans Hogerzeil, director of essential medicines and pharmaceutical policies at the World Health Organization (WHO), will present a seminar on October 2 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill titled, “Access to Essential Medicines as Part of the Fulfillment of the Right to Health.”

WHO's HIV Report Says Millions Don't Get Treatment

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:38:10 -0500

World Health Organization says that about three million people receive HIV treatment drugs that save their lives, however; millions of others still lack access to not only HIV and AIDS Treatment, but also to prevention means.

Most smokers in SE Asia start using tobacco before 18 yrs

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 31 May 2008 08:26:32 -0500

Most smokers in South-East Asia start tobacco consumption before the age of 18 and almost a quarter of them begin using tobacco before the age of 10, according to a study by the World Health Organisation.

WHO: No Sign Bird Flu Becoming Bigger Problem in China

seher — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:44:42 -0600

The World Health Organization says that while there have already been three deaths from bird flu in China this year, there are no signs the deadly disease is becoming a bigger problem.

China Reports Third Bird Flu Death This Year

seher — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:24:20 -0600

Chinese health officials say a 44-year-old woman from southern China has died from the deadly strain of the bird flu virus.

World Said to Be on Brink of Cancer Epidemic

seher — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:34:02 -0600

International health agencies say the world is on the brink of a cancer epidemic. The World Health Organization reports 7.6 million people died of the disease in 2005.

Ambassador: China to continue support for WHO

seher — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:04:39 -0600

The Chinese government will continue to support the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) and try to make active contributions to the health cause of mankind, a senior Chinese diplomat said in Geneva on Monday.

WHO Sets Sights on Global Warming as Health Issue

Dinka — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:14:06 -0500

Global warming is often in the news these days, usually in connection with changing, and sometimes destructive, weather patterns. But the World Health Organization says rising temperatures also have alarming implications for public health.

WHO Warns World at Greater Risk from Infectious Diseases

Dinka — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:28:48 -0500

The World Health Organization says infectious diseases are spreading around the world at a faster rate than ever before, making them more difficult to treat.

WHO Says Climate Change Causes More Diseases in Asia

Dinka — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:45:22 -0500

Health experts at a conference in Kuala Lumpur say climate change is causing an increase in disease in Asia. They warn the situation is likely to get worse and urge governments to be prepared.