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Most popular European cities exceed air pollution limits

Some of the most popular European cities have surprisingly poor air quality.

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WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen-sources

Aspartame will be listed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" for the first time by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the WHO cancer research arm.

By REUTERS
29/06/2023

Global health bodies launch new vaccine scheme

If successful, the scheme – known as the global virtual pooled inventory (GVPI) – could be a pilot for other deadly diseases and wider pandemic preparedness.

By REUTERS
27/06/2023

World off track for reaching energy access goals by 2030 - report

“The poorest continue to suffer the most from climate injustice even though they are not the climate offenders,” said Yosef Abramowitz.

World Health Assembly adopts Israeli-led resolution on rehabilitation in health systems

The resolution specifically calls on member countries to allocate more resources to rehabilitation needs and include it as an essential health strategy for achieving universal health coverage.

Taiwan can help Sustainable health development in the post-pandemic era - opinion

We should draw a lesson, once again, that the lethality of a global pandemic requires collective collaboration from every country in the world, as disease knows no borders.

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Non-sugar sweeteners ineffective for weight loss - WHO

Sugar should also be avoided, the WHO said, but the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) poses an increased risk of type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults.

Global push to tackle maternal and newborn deaths has stalled, WHO report finds

The COVID-19 pandemic, poverty, and various humanitarian crises worldwide have exacerbated the problem.

By REUTERS
09/05/2023

Russia alleges American vaccine side effects, offers 'Sputnik V' instead

Russia accused the WHO of rejecting the vaccines that were developed in Russia for 'pure opportunistic reasons' while claiming they had proven their effectiveness.

Jordan ends emergency laws that stifled public freedoms

This would mean a return to implementing many ordinary laws that were suspended as the government enacted many defense orders that touched every aspect of public life.

By REUTERS
07/05/2023
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