NYC 'Zombie' Outbreak Highlights Dangers of Synthetic Drug
Women Denied an Abortion Endure Mental Health Toll: Study
Malaria remains acute public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa – UN report
A home-based caregiver in a village near Kayar, Senegal, provides basic healthcare services, including...
UN agency urges investing in agriculture science and technology to achieve 2030 ‘zero hunger’ target
A scientist at an FAO-sponsored facility in India culls seeds from a variety of wheat.
Teen substance use shows promising decline
The 2016 Monitoring the Future (MTF) annual survey results released on December 13 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reflect changing teen behaviors and choices in a social media-infused world. The results show a continued long-term decline...
Veterans endure higher pain severity than nonveterans
American veterans experience higher prevalence of pain and more severe pain than nonveterans, with young and middle-aged veterans suffering the most, according to a new analysis of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) by the lead epidemiologist...
New online portal helps World Health Organization track global access to universal health coverage
Strong primary health care is the lifeblood of every health system and no country can achieve Universal...
Malaria control improves for vulnerable in Africa, but global progress off-track
WHO’s World Malaria Report 2016 reveals that children and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa have greater access to effective malaria control. Across the region, a steep increase in diagnostic testing for children and preventive treatment for...
The African Region to initiate action towards the attainment of the Health SDGs by strengthening health systems
On International Day, UN urges world to stand united against corruption
Anti-corruption sign in Namibia.
