The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on manufacturers of mpox in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) to submit expressions of interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL). This move follows ongoing discussions on the need for effective diagnostics, especially in low-income settings.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the Mpox epidemic a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024, prompting governments throughout the world to reevaluate their readiness.

Predicting recovery from a cervical spine injury has always been a tough challenge, often leaving patients and their families in uncertainty.

Many students and normal people experienced gunshot injuries in recent times in Bangladesh. This injury hampered their life very significantly.

Carcinogens are substances that can cause cancer, and they are more common than you might think. They can be found in the air we breathe, the products we use, and even the foods we eat.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General announced on 7 August 2024 that he had triggered the process for Expression of Interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) of mpox vaccines given worrying trends in the disease’s spread.

Carbohydrates have had a rough go of it in recent years, often being blamed for everything from weight gain to type 2 diabetes. But not all carbs are created equal.

In the quest to safeguard infant health, uncovering hidden risks is paramount. One significant concern that has emerged is the impact of maternal obesity on infant outcomes. As obesity rates among expectant mothers rise, understanding its implications for infant health becomes increasingly important.

The health equity gap remains a pressing issue, particularly affecting people in lower-income countries. These nations, despite shouldering 70% of the world’s disease burden, receive only a fraction of global health investments. The consequences are dire, with reduced access to quality medicines and care leading to over 5 million deaths annually in low- and middle-income countries.

You are what you eat! The age-old phrase holds the idea that health, happiness, well-being, and a sense of contentment are inseparably interconnected with what we eat.

Globally, women account for nearly half of all HIV infections, yet they remain under-represented among those using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, PURPOSE-1, sheds light on a promising new approach to HIV prevention: twice-yearly lenacapavir.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is taking bold steps to tackle global health challenges with the launch of its first-ever investment round. This innovative approach aims to secure steady and flexible funding for WHO’s core work from 2025 to 2028.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).

Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world. After stroke, patients face different challenges to cope with the new situation. Stroke rehabilitation is the crucial part of treating the patient appropriately.

In a pivotal move for global health security, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have emphasised the need for an expanded and accelerated approach to pandemic preparedness.

Do you find yourself endlessly worrying about potential problems, convinced that your anxiety might somehow prevent them from happening?

High cholesterol does not always make its presence known through obvious symptoms, but it can significantly increase your risk of serious health issues such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.

A staggering number of adolescent girls around the world are experiencing intimate partner violence, with nearly a quarter of those in relationships—close to 19 million—subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by the time they reach 20 years old.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the question of how best to allocate limited booster vaccine supplies remains critical.

Stroke is a serious health condition, and recent research from the Neurology journal sheds new light on how survival rates for two common types—ischaemic stroke and intracerebral haemorrhage—have changed over the past 30 years.